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Cybersecurity for the Digital Transformation Era
Technology
Webcast

Cybersecurity for the Digital Transformation Era

Focused discussion on emerging cyber threats, readiness, response practices, gaps, misconceptions, and strategic considerations leaders need to strengthen organizational resilience.

$0 - $59
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Format

Webcast

Date

Apr 09, 2026

NASBA Field of Study

Information Technology

Level

Basic

CPE Credits

1

Instructor

Mario Nowogrodzki, Joanie Mann, Paul M. Perry, Raymond Cheng

Availability

3 months

Product Number

WC5288120

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Product Details

This fireside chat will provide a practical overview of today’s cybersecurity landscape, emphasizing the operational realities that organizations of all sizes face.

The discussion will examine:

  • Current threat trends
  • How adversaries are evolving their tactics, techniques, and procedures
  • What these shifts mean for defenders who must adapt their security posture in real time

Attendees will gain insight into the importance of proactive incident readiness, including the value of:

  • Clear response playbooks
  • Cross-functional coordination
  • Regular testing to validate both technical and procedural preparedness

The conversation includes seasoned practitioners across diverse environments providing observations on:

  • Recurring compromise patterns
  • Indicators of emerging risks
  • The pressures created by increasingly complex endpoint ecosystems

A significant portion of the dialogue will address common misconceptions that undermine effective response, such as:

  • Overreliance on tools without operational discipline
  • Assumptions about detection coverage
  • Gaps between documented processes and real-world execution

Key Topics

  • Evolving threat landscape
  • Core incident readiness
  • Common security gaps
  • Real-world compromise insights
  • Strategic resilience planning

Learning Outcomes

  • Recognize current cyber threat trends, with a focus on how adversaries are adapting and what this means for organizational defense strategies.
  • Recall essential components of incident readiness, including playbook development, cross-functional coordination, and realistic testing.
  • Identify common gaps and misconceptions that undermine effective detection, response, and recovery efforts.
  • Distinguish sights from real-world compromise assessments to illustrate recurring patterns, emerging risks, and implications for endpoint resilience.
  • Indicate strategic guidance for leaders on strengthening visibility, prioritizing investments, and enhancing overall security posture.

Who Will Benefit

  • Security and technology leaders (CISOs, CIOs, CTOs)
  • Incident response, SOC, and threat detection teams
  • IT and infrastructure managers overseeing endpoints and enterprise systems
  • Risk, governance, and compliance professionals
  • Business leaders seeking clearer insight into cyber risk and resilience
Credit Info
CPE Credits
1
NASBA Field of Study
Information Technology
Level
Basic
Prerequisites
none
Access
This is a digital product. With full paid access the content will be available to you for 3 months after purchase date.
Duration
1 hr
For more information, please refer to CPE requirements and NASBA sponsorship information
Pricing
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Nonmembers
$59.00
AICPA Members
$49.00
CIMA Members
$49.00
CITP Credential Holders
$0.00

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Speakers
Mario Nowogrodzki
CPA, CITP
Mario Nowogrodzki is Founder and CEO of Mendelson Consulting, a technology advisory firm helping small and mid-sized businesses grow through QuickBooks, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, and cloud services. A frequent author and instructor on accounting technology, Mario has contributed to Intuit, The Woodard Group, and other national organizations. He is a multiple time Top 10 ProAdvisor, and a recipient of Intuit’s Top Large Business and Top Integrations awards.
Joanie Mann
Joanie Mann is the director of Noobeh Cloud Services and is a recognized authority in the areas of business cloud enablement and application service delivery. Her extensive work with accounting and business professionals worldwide has positioned her as an expert consultant and adviser to businesses seeking to implement cloud solutions and embrace digital business transformation.
Paul M. Perry
CPA, CITP, CISM
Paul Perry joined Warren Averett in 2004 and serves as practice leader of the firm’s Risk Advisory & Assurance Services Group. Paul and his team focus on cybersecurity, ESG/sustainability, information technology-related projects, risk assessments, internal controls, internal audit and control-related projects, including SOC engagements. Paul also leads the firm’s Data Analysis Group—a team that provides data analysis solutions to both internal and external clients. Previously, Paul spent over 11 years as a financial statement auditor across various industries. Paul holds the Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP) certification, awarded to CPAs who possess both technology and business expertise. He is a thought leader, published columnist and performs 20+ presentations a year on technology and control-related topics to a wide variety of groups across the U.S. and Canada.
Raymond Cheng
CPA, CITP, CISSP, CISA, CCSK, CIPP/E
Raymond Cheng is the CEO and Managing Partner of Decrypt Compliance, a Silicon Valley-based CPA firm he founded in 2023. Raymond and his team specialize in technology-related internal controls audits (cybersecurity, privacy, AI) for high-growth companies, primarily of SOC 2, ISO 27001, and other industry-leading frameworks. With over a decade of experience in the technology sector, Raymond has conducted 50+ cybersecurity audits at EY and implemented technology risk & compliance programs at Fortune 500 companies including Salesforce and Tencent. He is a thought leader and frequent speaker on topics such as cybersecurity audits, multi-framework compliance, and the intersection of accounting and technology. Raymond serves as a CITP Champion for California and is also a board member of the San Francisco Bay Area Rotary Club, where he applies his professional skills to promote global humanitarian efforts.
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