K2’s A Scary Ride Through the Dark Web
Total Credits: 2 including 2 Information Technology
- Average Rating:
- 82
- Categories:
- ACPEN INDUSTRY | Industry
- Faculty:
- Thomas G. Stephens Jr., CPA.CITP, CGMA
- Course Levels:
- Intermediate
- Duration:
- 2 Hours
- License:
Description
You have heard of the Dark Web, but have you experienced it? If not, buckle up for a scary ride through the underbelly of the Internet. Here many illicit and illegal activities occur every day, potentially affecting our personal and organizational security. In this session, you will experience first-hand the Dark Web and all that it entails - both positive and negative. Upon completing this session, you will understand why it is essential to secure your information so that you do not become yet another victim of the Dark Web.
Basic Course Information
Learning Objectives- Differentiate the Dark Web from the ordinary Internet and from the “Deep Web”
- Identify the steps necessary to securely connect to and navigate the Dark Web
- List examples of useful sites and uses of the Dark Web
- Provide illustrations of how the Dark Web is used to facilitate potentially illegal activities, including those such as selling hacked data and identity theft
Major Subjects
- The origin of the Dark Web and the Deep Web and their relationship to the “ordinary” Internet
- How to connect to and browse the Dark Web
- Security risks associated with accessing the Dark Web
- Potentially useful sites and applications on the Dark Web
Course Materials
| Important CPE Credit Instructions_READ BEFORE WEBCAST UPDATED (0.47 MB) | Available after Purchase | ||
| Handout (2.6 MB) | Available after Purchase | ||
| K2’s A Scary Ride Through the Dark Web_Q&A (12.2 KB) | Available after Purchase | ||
Faculty
Thomas G. Stephens Jr., CPA.CITP, CGMA Related Seminars and Products
Shareholder
K2 Enterprises
Tommy Stephens received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree (Major in Accounting) from Auburn University in 1985. In 1992, he earned a Master of Science degree (Major in Finance) from Georgia State University in Atlanta. Presently, Tommy is a Certified Public Accountant, a Certified Information Technology Professional, and a Chartered Global Management Accountant.
During his professional career, Tommy has gained valuable experience in a variety of positions, including:
Working as an auditor and technology consultant for an Atlanta-based public accounting firm;
Leading an Internal Audit staff and managing a Cost Accounting team for a Fortune 500 company;
Serving as a Chief Financial Officer for an international engineering organization; and
Founding and managing his public accounting firm that provides accounting, tax, and consulting services to individuals and a variety of small and emerging businesses
In 1995, Tommy began authoring and presenting continuing professional education courses to accounting and finance professionals. In 2003, he affiliated with K2 Enterprises, and in 2007, he joined the firm as a partner. To date, he has lectured internationally on subjects such as internal controls for small businesses, technology strategies, computer hardware and software applications, tax strategies and compliance, and financial accounting standards and applications. Over the past twenty-nine years, Tommy has presented over 3,200 educational sessions to over 82,000 participants throughout the United States and Canada.
Presently, Tommy resides in Woodstock, Georgia, where he enjoys an active personal life with his wife. His hobbies include snow skiing, fishing, running, and other outdoor activities. Tommy maintains professional memberships with the AICPA and the Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants. Additionally, he is a past member of the Institute of Internal Auditors.
Additional Info
Basic Course Information
Original Recording Date 2021Date Added to Catalog 6/28/2021
Prerequisites
Fundamental knowledge of computer applications
Advanced Preparation None
Designed For Business professionals who desire to learn more about the Dark Web, why it exists, and the positive and negative attributes associated with it
Course Developer K2 Enterprises
Yellow Book No
Additional Information
Instructional Delivery Method Group Internet BasedComplaint Resolution Policy Please contact Anne Taylor for any complaints. anne.taylor@acpen.com, (972-377-8199).
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