Video Team Training: Cybersecurity Essentials for Tax Professionals

Empower Your Team: Your Firm's First Line of Defense Against Cyber Threats.

This essential video course is designed for every member of your tax practice, transforming them into a crucial part of your firm's cybersecurity strategy. Learn practical skills and build vital awareness to protect sensitive client data and uphold trust.

What You'll Learn:

IRS WISP Requirements: Understand your team's role in meeting WISP obligations and safeguarding client information.
Threat Identification: Learn to spot and prevent common cyber threats, including phishing, ransomware, and social engineering attacks.
Practical Security Habits: Develop daily best practices for securing both digital and physical data.
NIST Cybersecurity Framework Basics: Grasp the fundamental principles of the NIST framework and their practical application in your firm.

Why This Course? In today's digital landscape, human error is often the biggest vulnerability. This course equips your team with the knowledge to recognize, avoid, and report cyber threats, significantly reducing your firm's risk and enhancing overall data security. It's concise, engaging, and specifically tailored for tax professionals.

$ 49.99

Responsible	Alvaro Mejia
Last Update	07/02/2025
Completion Time	23 minutes
Members	2

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Introduction

2Lessons ·
- Introduction to Cybersecurity Essentials for Tax Professionals: Your WISP Action Plan
- About Your Instructor
Module 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity and the WISP

3Lessons · 4 min
- Lesson 1.1: Introduction to Cybersecurity and the WISP
- Lesson 1.2: Understanding Your Role in Cybersecurity
- Assessment 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity and the WISP
  
  10 xp
Module 2: Identifying and Protecting Against Threats

3Lessons · 6 min
- Lesson 2.1: Physical Security: Protecting Your Firm's Assets
- Lesson 2.2: Recognizing and Preventing Cyberattacks
- Assessment 2: Identifying and Protecting Against Threats
  
  10 xp
Module 3: Strengthening Your Defenses

3Lessons · 5 min
- Lesson 3.1: Vendor Security & Email Authentication
- Lesson 3.2: Secure Remote Access and Mobile Device Security
- Assessment 3: Strengthening Your Defenses
  
  10 xp
Module 4: Implementing Your WISP Action Plan

4Lessons · 8 min
- Lesson 4.1: WISP Essentials and Protecting PII
- Lesson 4.2: Password Security and Cybersecurity Best Practices
- Lesson 4.3: Data Breach Recovery: Your Role in Getting Back on Track
- Assessment 4: Implementing Your WISP Action Plan
  
  10 xp