Cyber Security Frameworks and Concepts
Field: Auditing | Delivery Method: Self Study | CPE Hours: 1.5
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As discussed in the segment on Cyber programs and roles, in today’s tech environment it is critical that organizations be pro-active and prepared when considering cyber risk management. Because of the size, complexity, and constant evolution of attack vectors there is no one-size-fits-all way to respond. it is essential to begin somewhere to establish a baseline for identifying the critical components that must be incorporated into any cybersecurity risk management approach.
- NIST: National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) established by executive order in February 2013.
- ISO/IEC Security Control Standard: developed by the International Organization for Standardization and the International Electrotechnical Commission
- FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment – developed for Financial institutions by the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council
- SEC/OCIE Cybersecurity Initiative – developed for brokers by the U.S. SEC’s Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations
- CC Cyber Security Planning Guide – developed by the Federal Communications Commission for small businesses
- Identify
- Protect
- Detect
- Respond
- Recover
- Explore effective cyber frameworks.
- Identify the NIST cyber framework.
- Evaluate components of the NIST cyber framework and their applicability to any framework.
- Explore the concept of framework tiers.
- Explore the concept of framework profiles.
- Identify steps to implement a framework.
Field: Auditing
CPE: 1.5
Delivery Method: Self-Study
Format: Video
Your Instructor
Consultant, CPA, CGMA, CRMA, MBA, Past Chief Audit Executive
Business Consultant, Trainer, Author
Ms. Fountain has over 40 years of experience spanning public accounting, industry accounting and consulting. Sixteen years of that experience has been in the field of internal audit, risk managment and process improvement. She is well adept to assist your organization evaluate business strategy, perform risk assessments, establish a Sarbanes-Oxley process, synergizing internal audit processes or perform process improvement projects.
As a past corporate executive Lynn has a passion for working with professionals to enhance their processes and provide leading edge education. She has authored and delivered hundreds of training courses for accounting, finance and audit professionals. Her training is filled with not just theory but real world application.
Ms. Fountain has authored three technical publications:
-Leading the Internal Audit Function
-Raise the Red Flag
-Ethics and the Internal Auditor's political dilemma
Lynn is a recognized leader in the internal audit profession as well as a recognized business professional.
Ms. Fountain obtained her BSBA from Pittsburg State University and her MBA from Washburn University in Kansas. She has active, current CPA, CGMA, and CRMA credentials.