Ensuring Business Continuity by Securing Your Remote Workforce

Date: Thursday, July 9, 2020
Time: 11:00 AM ET / 10:00 AM CT / 09:00 AM MT / 08:00 AM PT [Prevailing Time]
Presenter(s): Christopher Stark, President & CEO, Cetrom
Objective(s):
This session will address the current cyber threats and countermeasures that CPA firms should be taking to secure their data while educating participants on how to secure their remote workforce and plan for the future.
Field of Study: Business Management & Organization
Program Level: Basic
CPE Credit: 1 Credit Hour
Delivery Method: Group Internet-based

No advanced preparation or prerequisites are required for this course.
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Course Description

All CPA firms, regardless of their telecommuting preparedness, now face new data and cybersecurity threats that have emerged due to the en masse shift to a remote work environment. With COVID-19, the focus has been on prevention, social distancing, and tracking its spread. What hasn’t been addressed as comprehensively is how businesses should combat the cyber threats that are emerging and plan for the future as these threats continue to grow and evolve. How can you better prepare your team for the next crisis?

During this 60-minute MAPCast, Cetrom will address the current cyber threats and countermeasures that CPA firms should be taking to secure their data, help educate and secure their remote workforce and plan for the future. Participants will learn about the new workforce, as it looks today, COVID-19 emerging cybersecurity threats, steps to help keep your data and networks secure, how to plan for the future and ensuring for business continuity.

Presenter and Moderator Bios
Christopher Stark founded Cetrom in 2001. The true visionary behind the company, Christopher built the company and its solutions with customers’ business needs and goals in mind. He developed Cetrom’s cloud model during a time when it was a very different way to manage technology. One of Christopher’s passions is to continuously find more ways to build upon the company’s strong customer service foundation, which is why providing the best and most secure service to customers will always be Cetrom’s number one goal. Over the last 18+ years, Christopher has cemented Cetrom’s status as a leading provider of secure and custom cloud solutions with success that can be attributed to his personal resolve, ongoing commitment to maintaining excellent customer service, and a best-in-class technology infrastructure. With a 99.99 percent up-time guarantee, the company’s history, and around-the-clock, senior-level IT support, Christopher ensures that companies—whether staffed by two or two thousand—have access to enterprise-class technology at a price they can afford. Backed by over 25 years of experience in all facets of the IT industry, and holding some of the industry’s most prestigious technical certifications, Christopher keeps his finger on the pulse of the IT industry and eyes toward the future. He is a father and self-proclaimed computer geek who enjoys flying planes, playing golf and racing cars in his spare time. A Washington, D.C., native, Christopher still resides in the metropolitan area today.

Cost
$25.00 for CPAFMA Members / $40.00 for Non-Members / Free for PAFMs

Delivery System

All programs are delivered using the Zoom platform.
Confirmations will include log-in instructions.
Participants are able to participate using any device with an Internet connect (if the device does not have speakers, the participant can also dial-in) or they can participate with audio only by dialing in.
All registrants will receive a link to the MAPCast’s recording by email within 48 business hours of event’s conclusion.
There will be assistance available to help with technical and connectivity issues up to 10 minutes prior to the start of the presentation.

All registration is done on-line with the names and email addresses of each individual guest. Log-in details will be emailed to all registrants approximately 1-2 days prior to each session.

CPAFMA will not issue refunds for MAPCasts. If a registrant is unable to participate in the MAPCast and sends written notice to info@cpafma.org 48 hours prior to the session, a credit will be provided for a future MAPCast. Alert the CPAFMA staff member monitoring the MAPCast if technical difficulties are encountered and technical support will be provided to eliminate problems with future MAPCasts.

Live participation is required for CPE credit and polling questions must be answered to show active participation. All registrants will receive an email following the session with links to the slides and/or handouts, and a link to the MAPCast recording (unless otherwise stated). If you are unable to participate in the live session, you can still watch the recorded session, but you will not be eligible for CPE credits.

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What is an CPAFMA MAPCast?
An CPAFMA MAPCast is a live, interactive 30 or 60-minute conference presented over the Internet. You can attend from any location that has Internet access from any device. You pay just one registration fee for as many participants as you wish at each location.

Note that high-speed Internet access is not mandatory.

Who presents at an CPAFMA MAPCast?
Your MAPCast will have one or more speakers who are recognized experts on the topic. MAPCasts typically include a Q&A session; you can ask questions by audio or chat options.

CPE Credits
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Why CPAFMA MAPCasts?

Fast.
No wasted time. Get right to the heart of the matter in a 30 or 60-minute session designed to easily fit into your busy schedule.

Convenient.
No airlines. No travel. No time out of the office. Listen and follow along from the comfort and convenience of your own device or conference room.

Easy.
A device with an Internet connection is all you need. If your device does not have sound capabilities, the ability to dial in from a telephone is available.

Ideal for multiple attendees.
Use a speakerphone and projector/monitor and invite as many people as you want to participate - at no extra cost to you.

Affordable.
CPAFMA MAPCasts are a fraction of the cost of travel and attendance fees for other high-priced conferences or seminars. PAFMs attend for free. PCPS members are able to register at the CPAFMA member rate.

CPAFMA has partnered with the AICPA PCPS to offer PCPS members the same member rate for MAPCasts. PCPS members should indicate their membership when registering.