Cybersecurity Assurance for Accounting and Finance

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Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

Cybersecurity Assurance for Accounting and Finance

Instructor: Maria Guangyue Zhang

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

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7 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

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7 hours to complete

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There are 4 modules in this course

This course introduces four essential topics in cybersecurity tailored for Accounting and

financial professionals You will learn cybersecurity concepts and terminologies, related regulations and frameworks, best practices to promote awareness of safeguarding corporate information assets. Accounting and financial professionals' roles and responsibilities in risk environment management and incident response are highlighted in this course. By the end of this course, you will be able to: ● Articulate cybersecurity terminology to collaborate and communicate with others in your organization ● Identify roles and responsibilities related to accounting and finance professionals ● Implement a security mindset in your day-to-day responsibilities ● Discuss potential risks and opportunities for your organization or client’s cybersecurity management ● Understand the key regulations and frameworks related to cybersecurity

By the end of Module 1, learners will be able to communicate with cybersecurity concepts and terminology. They will be able to develop awareness of the cybersecurity framework for best practices and a plan of action. Additionally, they will understand why it is important for accounting and finance professionals to learn about cybersecurity.

What's included

9 videos2 readings2 assignments

9 videos Total 45 minutes

Welcome, Cybersecurity Objectives 5 minutes
Cybersecurity Risk Assessment Challenges 5 minutes
Risk identification 5 minutes
Asset Identification 3 minutes
Threat Identification 7 minutes
Vulnerability Identification 6 minutes
Control Identification 6 minutes
Effective Cybersecurity 5 minutes
Accounting and Finance Professionals' Roles 4 minutes

2 readings Total 40 minutes

Course Syllabus 10 minutes
Cybersecurity Framework Implementation 30 minutes

2 assignments Total 24 minutes

Cybersecurity Objective 12 minutes
Risk Identification 12 minutes

By the end of Module 2, learners will be able to identify roles and functions for Cybersecurity governance and Cybersecurity management. They will also understand the roles and responsibilities of accounting and finance professionals in cybersecurity risk assessment and risk management.

What's included

7 videos1 reading2 assignments

7 videos Total 35 minutes

Cybersecurity Governance Structure 7 minutes
Risk Management 6 minutes
Risk Assessment 3 minutes
Threat Intelligence 4 minutes
Business Continuity Management 7 minutes
Performance Evaluation 3 minutes
Cost-Benefit Analysis 5 minutes

1 reading Total 30 minutes

Cybersecurity Governance Structure 30 minutes

2 assignments Total 24 minutes

Cybersecurity Governance Structure 12 minutes
Risk Management 12 minutes

By the end of Module 3, learners will be able to recognize the process of cybersecurity response planning and identify the steps of post-breach remediation and analysis. They will understand financial accountants’ roles and responsibilities in estimating market response and consumer response. Additionally, they will understand financial accountants’ roles and responsibilities in analyzing cybersecurity insurance premiums cost and benefit.

What's included

7 videos1 reading2 assignments

7 videos Total 32 minutes

Incident Management Framework 4 minutes
Incident Management Responsibilities 4 minutes
Incident Management Cycle 5 minutes
Cyber Kill Chain 5 minutes
Risk Treatment Options 6 minutes
Cybersecurity Incident Impact 4 minutes
Measuring Impact and Loss 3 minutes

1 reading Total 30 minutes

Cybersecurity Breaches 30 minutes

2 assignments Total 24 minutes

Incident Management Framework 12 minutes
Risk Treatment and Impact 12 minutes

By the end of Module 4, learners will recognize the roles and responsibilities of accounting and finance professionals professionals in cybersecurity risk disclosure and assurance. The will also recognize the roles and responsibilities of management in cybersecurity regulation compliance and risk disclosure. Additionally, they will understand the key regulations and frameworks related to cybersecurity assurance and disclosure.

What's included

12 videos1 reading3 assignments

12 videos Total 52 minutes

Levels of Assurance 6 minutes
SOC Reports 5 minutes
SOC 2 Report (1) 4 minutes
SOC 2 Report (2) 4 minutes
Examination Process 5 minutes
Assurance Opinion 3 minutes
Cybersecurity Assurance Standards 2 minutes
SEC Cybersecurity Disclosure Guidance and Mandate Evolution 6 minutes
SEC Cybersecurity Disclosure Mandate 3 minutes
Cybersecurity Disclosure Example 4 minutes
Other Cybersecurity-related Laws 6 minutes
Summary 2 minutes

1 reading Total 30 minutes

Cybersecurity Regulations 30 minutes

3 assignments Total 74 minutes

Level of Assurance and SOC Reports 12 minutes
SEC Cybersecurity Disclosure Guidance and Mandate Evolution 12 minutes
Final Examination 50 minutes

Instructor

Maria Guangyue Zhang

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

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