About This Course
This CLE program provides guidance on useful practices for protecting customer information, what to do in the event of a data breach and tackling other cyber security situations. Every firm needs a cybersecurity program. Is your current plan as comprehensive or robust as it should be? Are you effectively protecting your firm and your clients from threats? Whether you're just starting out or updating a well-documented approach, this session will provide actionable best practices and highlight in-depth tools to help you strengthen your cybersecurity program.
After attending this session, you will be able to:
- Discuss challenges firms face in managing cybersecurity programs.
- Describe key components of an incident response plan.
- Understand the current regulatory environment, including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and FINRA reports.
- Better understand the importance of having policies and procedures in place to safeguard information including secure communications and data transfer.
- Comprehend the benefits of including various departments in the development.
- Compare and contrast tips on how to train staff and investors on cyber threats and empower them with tools to take personal responsibility for the security of data by better explaining the interest they have in keeping it private.