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Internal Auditing & Cybersecurity: Identify Vulnerabilities & Enhance Protection

INTERNAL AUDITING & CYBERSECURITY: IDENTIFY VULNERABILITIES & ENHANCE PROTECTION

Available Date(s)
Thursday, April 17, 2025: 3:00PM EDT

Cost Free
CPE Credits 1.0 hour
Subject Area 1.0 - Auditing
CE Credits 0.0 hours
Course Level Basic
Instructional Method Group Internet Based
Prerequisites None
Advanced Preparation None
Course Description

This course addresses the evolving challenges of cybersecurity and the critical role of internal auditing in safeguarding an organization’s digital assets. As we navigate through current threats such as phishing, malware, and ransomware, you will learn effective audit techniques and frameworks necessary for evaluating information systems and cybersecurity measures. Furthermore, the course will emphasize the importance of identifying vulnerabilities, conducting risk assessments, and implementing corrective actions. Real-world case studies and discussions on best practices will enrich your understanding, ensuring you are well-equipped to enhance your organization’s cybersecurity posture. Join us for this essential training led by Marc Tassé from the University of Ottawa, and gain valuable insights into the intersection of cybersecurity and internal auditing.

Learning Objectives

  • Identify current challenges in cybersecurity and the implications they pose for organizations

  • Describe the role of internal auditing in protecting digital assets

  • Evaluate various audit methods and tools applicable to information systems and cybersecurity measures

  • Compile real-world examples and best practices from successful cybersecurity audits

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Marc Tassé, MBA, FCPA, FCA, FCG, CFF

University of Ottawa
Corporate Ethics and Financial Crimes Expert
[email protected]
(819) 775-0991

Uottawa

Marc Y. Tassé is a globally recognized expert on corporate misconduct, crisis response, and ethical leadership, who has extensive experience as an independent special advisor to various board chairs, board members, and CEOs of corporations and organizations, federal and provincial departments, agencies and crown corporations. As a Fellow Chartered Governance Professional, he advises various clients on "high profile and sensitive cases" related to alleged corruption, fraud, money laundering, financial misconduct, conflict of interest, and breach of fiduciary duty. 

A Fellow Chartered Professional Accountant and a multiple award-winning lecturer at the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Law and at the Telfer Executive MBA program, Mr. Tassé has delivered lectures on corporate ethics and financial scandal remediation at some of the world’s premier universities such as McGill University and Harvard University.
 

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The University of Ottawa is the largest bilingual (English-French) university in the world. Located at the heart of Canada’s capital, we have ready access to the great institutions of our country. Our advances in social sciences, health, engineering, science and the humanities make uOttawa a unique place to learn, grow and excel.