K2's Ripped From The Headlines - Lessons From Interesting Tech Crimes
Total Credits: 2 including 2 Information Technology - Technical
- Average Rating:
- 13
- Categories:
- ACPEN Industry Institute | Technology
- Faculty:
- Brian F. Tankersley, CPA.CITP, CGMA
- Course Levels:
- Intermediate
- Duration:
- 2 Hours
- License:
- Product Setting: Expires 30 day(s) after program date.
Description
Hacks, attacks, ransomware, malware – where does it end? Unfortunately, tech crimes continue to plague businesses of all sizes. Participate in this session to learn how you can reduce the risk of becoming yet another victim.
Basic Course Information
Learning Objectives- List at least three major security incidents reported in the headlines in the last year, and explain at least one internal control design or operation flaw that allowed the hack to occur
- Select the correct definitions for security terms such as attack surface, vulnerability, exploit, social engineering, phishing, malware, heuristics, biometrics, and multi-factor authentication (MFA)
- List at least three best practices learned by reviewing the control failures cited in the case studies
Major Subjects
- Common security weaknesses that occur with hardware and software at home and in the office
- Malware, ransomware, data breach, and incident response tips
- Internal control failures which result in the theft of assets or unauthorized manipulation of data
Course Materials
Important CPE Credit Instructions_READ BEFORE WEBCAST UPDATED (442.7 KB) | Available after Purchase |
K2's 2024 Ripped From The Headlines - Lessons From Interesting Tech Crimes Handout (4.8 MB) | Available after Purchase |
Faculty

Brian F. Tankersley, CPA.CITP, CGMA Related Seminars and Products
Director, Strategic Relationships
K2 Enterprises, LLC
Brian Tankersley is a consultant who advises US firms and companies on accounting technology issues. Mr. Tankersley is a frequent speaker at continuing education courses for K2 Enterprises, writes for multiple accounting media outlets, and publishes a nationally recognized blog on accounting and technology (www.cpatechblog.com). Mr. Tankersley has over 25 years of professional experience, including accounting, auditing, technology, and education, has been with K2 Enterprises since 2005. Brian started teaching CPA review courses in 1997, and currently works with Yaeger CPA Review.
Tankersley has been recognized eight times as one of the “Top 25 Thought Leaders in Public Accounting Technology” by Cygnus Business Media. Brian has made presentations in 48 of the 50 US states and has served as a guest speaker for many professional accounting organizations across Canada. He has received numerous awards for his writing and speaking from state CPA societies. Brian has presented sessions at most major national accounting technology conferences, including AICPA TECH+/Practitioners Conference, The Sleeter Group’s Solutions Conference, Sage Summit, CCH Connections, and Thomson Reuters Synergy User Conference.
Brian is a certified public accountant (Tennessee), a certified information technology professional (CITP), and a Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA). He holds bachelor’s degrees in both Accounting and Finance, cum laude, from the University of Tennessee. Tankersley also maintains numerous vendor software certifications, and is a member of the Tennessee Society of CPAs and the American Institute of CPAs.
Brian and his family make their home in Farragut, Tennessee.
Dates
Sat, Mar 29, 2025 - 06:00am to 07:45am AKDT
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Tue, Apr 08, 2025 - 08:00am to 09:45am AKDT
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Thu, Apr 17, 2025 - 03:00pm to 04:45pm AKDT
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Sat, May 03, 2025 - 12:00pm to 01:45pm AKDT
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Thu, May 22, 2025 - 06:00am to 07:45am AKDT
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Mon, Jun 02, 2025 - 07:00am to 08:45am AKDT
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Fri, Jun 20, 2025 - 11:00am to 12:45pm AKDT
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Wed, Jul 02, 2025 - 07:00am to 08:45am AKDT
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Wed, Jul 30, 2025 - 05:00am to 06:45am AKDT
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Sat, Aug 02, 2025 - 07:00am to 08:45am AKDT
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Wed, Aug 20, 2025 - 11:00am to 12:45pm AKDT
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Tue, Sep 02, 2025 - 07:00am to 08:45am AKDT
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Tue, Sep 30, 2025 - 05:00am to 06:45am AKDT
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Thu, Oct 02, 2025 - 07:00am to 08:45am AKDT
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Mon, Oct 20, 2025 - 11:00am to 12:45pm AKDT
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Mon, Nov 03, 2025 - 07:00am to 08:45am AKST
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Sat, Nov 22, 2025 - 05:00am to 06:45am AKST
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Tue, Dec 02, 2025 - 07:00am to 08:45am AKST
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Sat, Dec 20, 2025 - 11:00am to 12:45pm AKST
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Fri, Jan 02, 2026 - 07:00am to 08:45am AKST
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Fri, Jan 30, 2026 - 05:00am to 06:45am AKST
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Mon, Feb 02, 2026 - 07:00am to 08:45am AKST
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Fri, Feb 20, 2026 - 11:00am to 12:45pm AKST
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Mon, Mar 02, 2026 - 07:00am to 08:45am AKST
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Mon, Mar 30, 2026 - 05:00am to 06:45am AKDT
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Thu, Apr 02, 2026 - 07:00am to 08:45am AKDT
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Mon, Apr 20, 2026 - 11:00am to 12:45pm AKDT
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Sat, May 02, 2026 - 07:00am to 08:45am AKDT
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Fri, May 29, 2026 - 05:00am to 06:45am AKDT
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Additional Info
Basic Course Information
Prerequisites Fundamental understanding of business-related technologyAdvanced Preparation None
Designed For
Managers, owners, and accounting professionals who want to learn from computer crime incidents best practices that can be used to enhance their organization’s security posture
Original Recording Date
05/01/2024
Yellow Book No
Course Developer K2 Enterprises
Date Added to Catalog 02/02/2024
Additional Information
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Official Registry Statement
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Instructional Delivery Method
Group Internet Based
Course Registration Requirements
Online Registration
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