4th June 2026

TIMING

 COURSE CODE

JN04B6

SPEAKER

Dr Stephen Hill

OBJECTIVES 

Cyber-crime is a serious threat to the security and integrity of financial data and transactions. Accountants need to be aware of the risks and challenges posed by cyber criminals, and how to prevent, detect and respond to cyber-attacks. This session will provide an overview of the types, methods, and motivations of cyber-crime, as well as the best practices and tools for protecting financial information and systems in line with current data protection legislation.

You will learn how to identify and assess cyber vulnerabilities, how to implement effective cyber security policies and procedures, and how to report and recover from cyber incidents. The session will include practical examples (relevant to small accountancy practices) of good and bad practice, the issues that can arise and how they are overcome giving you a better understanding of the data protection and cyber landscape and how to safeguard your financial data from cyber threats.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

  Everyone! Data protection is everyone’s responsibility.

TOPICS

• Explore the current cyber-attacks in 2026 and beyond! 
• A focus on AI, phishing scams & ransomware attacks
• Recognise your organisation’s responsibilities for data security
• GDPR UK & the Data Protection Act 2018 - overview
• Identify the safeguards required to protect your data (DPA & GDPR Principle 6)
• Data Use & Access Bill (Act) & PECR
• Creating a secure culture – IT governance and controls

VENUE

This course will be available live online. You will be emailed the link to join two days before the course date.

DISTRICT

All

COURSE FEE

£110+VAT. (click here for information on the Flexiticket discount scheme - fees as low as £64.00+VAT per place).