About This Course
This session discusses cybersecurity threats small firms’ face and preventative measures they can take. Panelists share useful practices for designing an effective Information Technology (IT) risk program, determining your firm's cybersecurity priorities, protecting sensitive systems and data on a limited budget.
After attending this session, you will be able to:
- Explain why it is important for firms of all sizes to address cybersecurity risk
- Demonstrate awareness of cybersecurity-related laws and regulations governing broker-dealers
- Understand the current regulatory expectations
- Better understand the importance of having policies and procedures in place to safeguard information including secure communications and data transfer
- Describe considerations when measuring risk, working a with clearing firm, and when using external IT support
- Discuss what a cybersecurity policy may include and effective practices for testing, updating and training your staff on the policy.
- Address critical risk items directly with proven control techniques
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