CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR TAX & FINANCIAL PROFESSIONALS
Webcast

A Scary Ride Through the Dark Web

2 Credits: Information Technology

$98.00

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Format
Webcast
Course Level
Intermediate
CPE Credits

2 Credits: Information Technology

Course Description

The Dark Web, a hidden and notorious part of the internet, is often associated with illicit and illegal activities, posing significant risks to personal and organizational security. This session takes you on an enlightening journey into the depths of the Dark Web, revealing its unseen impacts and dangers. Designed for those unfamiliar with this digital underworld, the course provides a first-hand experience of the Dark Web, showcasing both its positive aspects and negative implications. Participants will learn to differentiate between the Dark Web, the ordinary internet, and the “Deep Web,” gaining an understanding of how to securely connect to and navigate through this concealed network. The session also delves into the constructive uses of the Dark Web, juxtaposed with its role in facilitating illegal activities like selling hacked data and identity theft. By the end of this course, participants will be equipped with the essential knowledge to safeguard their information and understand the importance of cybersecurity in protecting against the threats of the Dark Web.

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Learning Objectives

Upon completing this course, you should be able to:

  • Differentiate the Dark Web from the ordinary Internet and the “Deep Web”
  • Identify the steps necessary to connect to and navigate the Dark Web securely
  • List examples of helpful sites and uses of the Dark Web
  • Provide illustrations of how the Dark Web can facilitate potentially illegal activities, including those such as selling hacked data and identity theft
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Course Specifics

Course ID
WC1222274804
Revision Date
January 13, 2022
Prerequisites

None

Advanced Preparation

None

Compliance Information

NASBA Provider Number: 103220

CFP Notice: Not all courses that qualify for CFP® credit are registered by Western CPE. If a course does not have a CFP registration number in the compliance section, the continuing education will need to be individually reported with the CFP Board. For more information on the reporting process, required documentation, processing fee, etc., contact the CFP Board. CFP Professionals must take each course in it’s entirety, the CFP Board DOES NOT accept partial credits for courses.

Meet The Experts

Thomas G. (Tommy) Stephens, Jr. Headshot

Thomas G. (Tommy) Stephens, Jr., CPA, CITP, CGMA, received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Major in Accounting) from Auburn University in 1985. In 1994, Mr. Stephens opened his public accounting practice in the metropolitan Atlanta area. In his practice, Mr. Stephens provided accounting, tax, and consulting services to individuals and a wide variety of small and emerging businesses. He developed a successful consulting practice providing installation and support services of small business accounting software. Additionally, he has authored and presented continuing professional education courses to accounting and finance professionals. Mr. Stephens has lectured nationally on subjects such as internal controls for …