This session will cover an assortment of challenges and opportunities we face in the new online world – cyber security, virtual auditing, and technology during COVID.

Cyber Security with Curtis Dukes, Exec. VP & General Manager, Security Best Practices, CIS (Center for Internet Security)

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Virtual Auditing with Jerry Housand, CPA, CCIFP, , Manager, Mullen, Sondberg, Wimbish & Stone, P.A.

This course is designed to develop an understanding on what is required by auditors who follow Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) as we transition to more remote audit practices. This course will also provide a quick guide for organizations who are or will be audited to develop expectations on what is forthcoming with as the engagement begins.  The course highlights:
1) What changes between in-person and virtual audits accordance to Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS)?
2) What communication practices are used to ensure proper communication between audit and client?
3) Are my documents safe? Make sure documents sent virtually are secured and protected.

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Technology During COVID with Tony Hatzigeorgalis, CEO, DNA Solutions and Consulting

An increased remote workforce has presented numerous IT problems for organizations; I’ll go over the current landscape and discuss simple steps that leaders should be taking to protect their environments.  This course will highlight potential concerns that organizations have to deal with during this pandemic, tools that allow for collaboration with a remote workforce, and potential compliance pitfalls to be aware of with a remote workforce.   

After completing this course, you will be able to:

• know potential concerns that employees deal with during work from home (WFH)
• organizational concerns around an increased WFM
• understand what simple steps organizations put in place to ease the pain for employees and potential compliance concerns