Digital Decoded (Bundle) – Managing Cybersecurity, Blockchain & Cryptocurrency
By attending this series of events, you will acquire practical skills to become a tech-savvy accountant or bookkeeper ready to meet the demands of the digital era. Covering areas such as automation, data visualisation, cyber security, blockchain, and AI, you’ll gain hands-on experience with digital tools.
The Digital Decoded masterclasses will equip you with essential skills for the future of accounting. These expert-led sessions will enhance your finance professional role, helping you add value, maximise profits, and advance your career.
You can purchase the course individually or at a discounted rate as part of the Digital Decoded bundle.
After completing the course, you will get a Sepera College certificate.
After purchasing, you will receive access to the online course.
£99.00
Description
As an accountant and finance professional, it is crucial to be well-versed in cybersecurity within your organisation and comprehend the implications of blockchain on transactions. This specialised session requires no prior knowledge and will assist you in recognizing the risks and opportunities while providing the practical skills needed to address them.
By participating in this session, you will:
- Gain an understanding of the challenges in creating a digital currency and how blockchain overcomes these issues.
- Identify real-world applications of blockchain and cryptocurrency technologies.
- Assess cybersecurity risks and their potential impact on organisations.
- Explore various controls to manage cybersecurity risks within an organisation.
Cybersecurity:
- Objectives: What goals should we aim for when establishing a cybersecurity strategy?
- Risks: What are the cybersecurity threats to consider for your organisation (beyond just hackers)?
- Impact: What are the consequences if a cybersecurity risk occurs?
- Controls: What practical measures can be implemented to safeguard you and your organisation?
- Current cybersecurity landscape: Practical examples of recent cybersecurity incidents.
Blockchain:
- Digital currency creation: What issues in the current banking system are digital currencies trying to solve?
- Blockchain applications: How is blockchain technology used in various fields, from tracking livestock to verifying ownership of valuable art.
Cryptocurrency:
- Blockchain’s role in enabling cryptocurrency: What is blockchain and how does it support cryptocurrencies?
- Practical aspects of cryptocurrencies: An exploration of bitcoins and other cryptocurrencies, including key warning signs to watch for.
Power BI:
Attending this session will enable you to:
- Develop a thorough understanding of blockchain and its significance for accountants.
- Learn through practical examples about the risks associated with blockchain and methods to manage these risks.
- Increase your awareness of the latest cybersecurity threats facing organisations and individuals.
- Gain insights from practical steps to enhance your organisation’s (and your own) cybersecurity.
- Learn Microsoft powerful data analysis tool.
