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Earn Free CPE Credits and Become An Expert in Cyber Security

This beginner-level course will address the basics of securing your client information and protecting yourself from hackers.

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Lauren Miller

Lauren Miller

Lauren Miller is a content writer for Canopy.

Cybercrime, cybersecurity, phishing, malware, ransomware, the list goes on and on, but it really doesn’t pertain to you, right? You might think you are too small and don’t really have anything of value to hackers. 

If you are telling yourself this, are you certain that is the case? Oftentimes, people mistakenly think they are too insignificant to matter for hack attempts, but in reality, anyone can be susceptible and vulnerable to attack. 

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In the end, do you really want to gamble on those odds? Plus, in the accounting profession, you actually have a legal responsibility to safeguard information. Think of the financial devastation that could happen if you ignore cyber security. 

Luckily, we have a solution. This beginner-level IT course will address the basics of securing your client information and protecting yourself from those trying to steal your firm or client’s data. Plus, you can earn one CPE credit from the class. 

Want to earn even more free CPE or CE credits? Check out our CPE course library here. 
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