Hoodlums to Hackers: How Criminals Get Our Info and How We Can Stop Them FLEXCAST
Available Until
Your Desk
1.0 Credits
Member Price $147.00
Non-Member Price $169.00
Overview
In an era where identity theft is a rampant and ever-evolving crime in the United States, individuals and businesses are constantly at risk. This course confronts the critical issue of identity protection, agitating the ease with which criminals can access personal information and the devastating consequences of such breaches. Offering practical and solution-oriented strategies, the course provides a comprehensive guide on how identity theft occurs and the steps one can take to prevent becoming a victim. Participants will learn about various scams and fraud techniques used by criminals, and how to employ simple yet effective measures to safeguard their personal information. The course is enriched with real-life examples, resources, tips, and recommendations, equipping participants with the knowledge and tools to protect themselves and others in their professional and personal circles from the perils of identity theft.
Highlights
Criminals obtaining personal information. Fraud prevention. Password compromising. Monitor your digital assets.
Prerequisites
None.
Designed For
CPAs, managers, human resources, and financial professionals.
Objectives
Identify specific ways criminals obtain personal information from individuals. Cite how to utilize various practices to prevent fraud and personal information from being compromised. Identify how to check, monitor, and freeze a personal credit file.
Preparation
None.
Notice
This is a FlexCast (no exam required) and may be viewed only Monday - Saturday, 5am - 5pm PT. You may take up to one year from the date of purchase to complete the course. Pause your FlexCast and resume at a convenient day during the hours above. Partial credit for 2+ credit courses: If you are unable to complete the course in one sitting, partial credit can be awarded (minimum of one credit). To earn the remaining credits, you must return later and start the course from the beginning. Use chat to ask questions of a subject matter expert during the program.
Leader(s):
Leader Bios
Jeff Lanza, Western CPE
Jeff Lanza was an FBI special agent for over 20 years. He investigated corruption, fraud, organized crime, cybercrime, human trafficking, and terrorism. Jeff has lectured at Princeton University and as a “distinguished lecturer” at Missouri State University. He appears regularly on Fox News and CNBC, and he appeared on such national programs as TODAY, Good Morning America, Dateline, and NPR’s Marketplace.
Jeff is passionate about keeping people and organizations safe from risk and has presented to thousands around the globe. His latest book, Pistols to Press, has received critical acclaim from national media figures. In addition, Jeff has authored speeches for FBI executives and has been published in the Kansas City Star, Ingram’s magazine, and on the FBI national website.
Jeff is a professional speaker who has provided over a thousand presentations on leadership integrity, crisis communication, ethics, identity theft, cybercrime, and more. His clients include 20th Century Fox, Morgan Stanley, Nationwide, Citigroup, the Young Presidents’ Organization, American Century Investments, Hallmark, H&R Block, Wells Fargo, and others. Jeff produces fraud and ethics webcasts for Western CPE.
Jeff was head of operations security for the Kansas City FBI and a graduate of the world-renowned John E. Reid School of Interviewing and Interrogation. He is a certified FBI instructor and has trained numerous government agencies and corporate clients. Jeff has an undergraduate degree in criminal justice from the University of New Haven (Connecticut) and a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Texas.
Jeff consulted for Academy Award winning director Ang Lee during the production of Ride with the Devil, and he has provided regular consulting services for television and movie production in Hollywood at Steele Films and Granfalloon Productions. Jeff was a major contributor and appeared on camera in a recent episode of the History Channel’s America’s Book of Secrets. He will be featured in the upcoming companion documentary to the major theatrical release Runner Runner, which stars Ben Affleck and Justin Timberlake.
Non-Member Price $169.00
Member Price $147.00