Course Details

Cyber security is not just a problem for large corporations; it’s one of the biggest risks facing accountancy firms and sole practitioners today. With client data being highly sensitive and a prime target for cyber criminals, even a small breach can cause devastating financial, regulatory, and reputational damage.

 

43% of accountants do not provide any form of regular cyber security training for staff. 

 

Only 9% of accountants have Cyber Essentials certification – the basic level of cyber hygiene recommended by UK Gov 

 

This course gives accountants a clear understanding of the cyber threats most relevant to their profession, the real-world consequences of not acting, and practical, low-cost steps they can implement immediately to strengthen their defences. 

 

In this course Damon Rands covers the following topics:

  • The cyber risks accountants face today: phishing, ransomware, BEC, supply chain risk, AI threats, and why professional services are prime targets.
  • The real cost of a cyber breach: fines, reputational harm, regulatory consequences, and client trust erosion. Including examples of real-life attacks. 
  • Practical steps to secure your practice: foundational processes to embed within the practice that make a big difference to your cyber resilience. 
  • How to safeguard client data: data handling best practices, secure communication methods, and access controls.
  • Building a culture of cyber awareness: training staff, spotting red flags, and embedding security into everyday practice.

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PureCyber Ltd

Damon Rands

Damon Rands CISSP is a cyber security expert, with over 30 years in the Information security industry. Having worked in development, support and installation he has helped companies across the globe build secure systems and implement best practices to protect their intellectual property and private information. Damon is the founder of PureCyber, who have recently been named “Most Innovative Cyber Security Company in the UK”, “Best International Cyber Security Consultancy Firm in the UK” and named as the highest placed cyber security organisation in the UK Fast Growth Index 2024. Headquartered in UK and operating in over 85 countries, Damon leads a team of fifty employees who are cyber experts with a broad spectrum of specialist knowledge of the latest trends, technologies, and attack vectors. PureCyber work with a diverse range of businesses in the UK and internationally offering a unique mix of services across the three key pillars of security: Offensive, Defensive and Governance providing businesses with a single point solution for their cyber security needs. Damon is a member of several advisory boards across education and government, helping shape cyber resilience and education standards for the nation.