Modern Cyber Breaches: Case Studies & Protection Strategies for Accounting Pros

Overview

Join cybersecurity expert and VisibleOps co-author Scott Alldridge for a practical, executive-level session exploring how modern cyber breaches actually happen and what accounting professionals can do to reduce risk before an incident becomes a business crisis.

Through real-world case studies involving CPA firms and trusted vendors, this session will examine today’s evolving threat landscape, including phishing, credential theft, ransomware, AI-enabled attacks, vendor exposure, and silent data breaches that can go undetected for months.

Attendees will leave with actionable insights around governance, cyber insurance readiness, compliance expectations, AI risk management, and the foundational controls that matter most.

Highlights

Real-world breach case studies impacting accounting organizations
• Why accounting professionals remain high-value targets
• AI-driven cyber risks and emerging threats
• Cyber insurance, compliance, and governance considerations
• Practical protection strategies and operational safeguards
• A 30/60/90-day action framework for improving cyber resilience

Prerequisites

None.

Designed For

Accountants in public accounting, industry, government, or nonprofit finance who want to better understand today’s cyber risks and the steps organizations can take to strengthen protection, resilience, and trust.“

Objectives

You’ll learn why traditional CPA security tools are no longer enough, how attackers are exploiting gaps in cloud apps and identity controls, and why nearly half of cyber insurance claims are now being denied. More importantly, you’ll walk away with practical steps to strengthen your firm’s resilience, without adding unnecessary complexity or cost.

Preparation

None.

Notice

None.