Microsoft is warning of a phishing campaign targeting accounting firms and tax preparers with remote access malware allowing initial access to corporate networks.

With the USA reaching the end of its annual tax season, accountants are scrambling to gather clients' tax documents to complete and file their tax returns.Due to this, it makes it an ideal time for threat actors to target tax preparers, hoping that they mistakenly open malicious files that they would generally be more careful with when less busy.

Is your tax department ready to guard the client's data from cyber attacks? We have curated a webinar just for such risks.

This webinar reflects the new IRS guidance for Written Information Security Plans (WISP)

The IRS has recently updated its guidelines for data and cyber security placing new responsibility for the security of taxpayer’s personal information on tax preparers. This webinar is designed for tax professionals who collect and store client’s personal information, who would like to obtain an understanding of data and cybersecurity. You have probably heard of some of the more common types of cybercrimes such as ransomware, spyware, computer viruses, phishing, vishing, spoofing, data breaches, denial of service attacks, hacking, etc. This webinar is designed to familiarize tax professionals who are not information technology (IT) experts on data breach and cybersecurity risks and internal controls. Our expert speaker will review the IRS recommendations for securing taxpayer information. Speaker will cover the material in a plain language, nontechnical manner. This session will cover what you need to know, but not how to write the computer programs or code.

Webinar Objectives

• Identify how criminals commit acts of cyber fraud
• Identify cybersecurity internal controls that will protect your company from cyber criminals
• Identify the IRS cybersecurity recommendations for tax professionals      
• Identify the IRS WISP Requirements
• Identify the FTC Safeguards Rule requirements

Webinar Agenda

Failure to comply with the rules could result in fines, suspensions, loss of licenses, or disbarment from practice

Webinar Highlights

• The IRS WISP requirements
• Cyber risk assessments
• FTC Safeguards Rule requirements
• Requirements under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act
• Requirements for securing customer PI

Who Should Attend?

CPAs, CFEs, CMA, CIAs, CFFs, MAFF, CGMAs, CFOs, CEOs, EAs, and others who prepare taxes or obtain and manage taxpayer information.

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