ACUIA Webinar - Ransomware Preparedness – How Internal Auditors Can Help Manage Risk

ACUIA Webinar - Ransomware Preparedness – How Internal Auditors Can Help Manage Risk - Wednesday February 22nd, 2023 12pm ET

Ransomware is among the most prevalent threats to the operational, financial, and strategic resiliency of your institution. As ransomware variants continue to multiply and costs of a ransomware attacks grow at an exponential pace, organizations need to have a comprehensive approach to mitigating the risk of ransomware to ensure continuity of service and preserve their reputation in the marketplace. Where do you begin? How do you prioritize resources? How can Internal Auditors help manage this ever-growing risk? 

During this informative session we will provide an overview of the existing threat landscape that ransomware presents to your organization, share critical information security practice areas that need to be developed to minimize the likelihood of harm when a ransomware attack eventually happens, and suggest resources to help identify existing gaps in people, processes, or technology. Attendees will leave with a better understanding of ransomware risk, the types of necessary controls necessary to minimize harm, and ideas on how you may help your institution through assurance or consultation services.

Key Take-aways:

• Understand the complexity of ransomware and how it takes advantage of weaknesses in technical, infrastructure and procedural deficiencies at organizations.
• Identification of risks, threats, and vulnerabilities that may affect the organization’s approach to ransomware risk management.
• Free resources to leverage in evaluating your ransomware risk management practice.
• Leading practices from industry and non-industry sources.

About the Presenter: 

David Nowacki, CISA, CIA is a Manager with the CLA Cybersecurity group, with over 20 years of combined experience in cybersecurity, IT controls, enterprise risk management, internal audit and IT consulting. David serves as the Northeast Regional Leader for CLA’s Financial Services Group, IT and Cybersecurity Practice. David is actively involved in speaking engagements and conferences throughout the New England region, and has helped many organizations and associations raise awareness of cybersecurity and related topics.