GBD140. Cybersecurity Advisory. Working Remotely, Future Risks and Planning.

GBD140. Cybersecurity Advisory. Working Remotely, Future Risks and Planning.

Author: AICPA & CIMA December 23, 2020 Duration: 29:47

"It's really important to understand those risks and why it's DIFFERENT than the remote auditing of the past."

Guest host Les Nettleton of CPA practice Bourgeois Bennet wraps up the year with this final monthly Cybersecurity Advisory episode of 2020. He's joined by Emily Di Nardo of BakerTilly US, and Warren Averett's Paul Perry.

Talking Points. This conversation touches on these and other topics and considerations:

  • Future risks and planning.
  • What's working, and what isn't.
  • The elevated risks associated with firm-client interaction.
  • How companies could emerge from the pandemic stronger.

Resources. Use these links to find out more about this topic, or to access free guidance and resources to implement in your own team or organisation.

  • Just out! Have a look at the first issue of "Eye on Technology" brought to you by the AICPA Information Management & Technology Assurance Executive Committee, and "Eye on Technology" Task Force.
  • Find technology and cybersecurity resources on the AICPA Technology Hub.
  • Discover more detailed information and guidance about Cybersecurity and Information Security.
  • Visit dedicated coronavirus online resource centres for our AICPA and CIMA networks.

The Voices. Connect with the people behind the conversation.

  • Les Nettleton is Director of Information Technology Services at Bourgeois Bennett in New Orleans, Louisiana (USA).
  • Paul Perry is Member and Practice Leader for Security, Risk and Controls at Warren Averett in Birmingham, Alabama (USA).
  • Emily Di Nardo is a Senior Consulting Manager at Baker Tilly US, an advisory tax and assurance firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois (USA). 

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