K2'S Implementing Data Loss Prevention For Better Security And Privacy

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Randy
Johnston

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Randy Johnston, M.C.S., M.C.P.

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Randolph P. (Randy) Johnston, MCS
Shareholder, K2 Enterprises

Randy Johnston is a nationally recognized educator, consultant, and writer with over 40 years experience in Strategic Technology Planning, Accounting Software Selection, Paperless, Systems and Network Integration, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning, Business Development and Management, Process Engineering and outsourced services.

PUBLICATIONS:
•Various Publications - 1978 - Present: CPA Technology Advisor monthly columnist, Journal of Accountancy, CRN, Accounting Technology, PCWeek, InfoWorld, Interface, State Society newsletters, frequent quotes in accounting and computer press
•Mitchell Publishing - 1981: Basic Using Micros
•Random House - 1982: Business Computing Systems
•John Wiley & Sons Publishing - 2002: Technology Best Practices
•K2 Enterprises - 2003-2012: Accounting Software Solutions

EDUCATION:
•A.A. in Computer Science, Math – Hutchinson Community College, 1975
•B.S., summa cum laude, in C.S., Math, Science – Kansas State University,1977
•Masters of Computer Science, 60+ post graduate hours – Wichita State University, 1981

AWARDS:
•Who’s Who in Business & Industry – 1990-2010; in Computing 1987-2010 - Acknowledged as a leading business professional and as a leading computing professional
•Accounting Today – Listed as one of the 2004 - 2018 Top 100 Most Influential People
•CPA Practice Advisor - Accounting Hall of Fame 2011; Top 25 Thought Leader 2011-2019
•Accounting Technology – Listed as one of the top nine technology stars in the industry
•AICPA Technology Conference – Past Chair and featured Speaker for the past 31 years

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE:
•K2 Enterprises (K2E.com) - Executive Vice President, Shareholder – Nation's leading technology CPE provider to CPA profession

Data Loss Prevention (DLP) is a means of creating and enforcing security policies in an organization. For example, you can create DLP rules that programmatically block all outbound email messages containing Social Security or credit card numbers. Unfortunately, most business professionals have yet to discover DLP and how it improves security.

In this session, you will learn the fundamentals of DLP and, through demonstrations, see how you can use DLP to enhance organizational security. You do not want to miss this chance to learn how to take advantage of one of the most innovative security options available to you!

Learning Objectives

Define Data Loss Prevention and list examples of how it can enhance organizational security
List examples of tools and services available that support DLP
Identify the process for creating DLP rules in platforms such as Microsoft 365

Major Topics

Understanding the concept of Data Loss Prevention
Examples of how DLP rules are beneficial
Creating and enforcing DLP rules

CPE Credits Available

1 CPE

1: Information Technology

Things to Know About This Course

Course Level

Intermediate

Prerequisites

Fundamental understanding of data security issues

Advanced Preparation

None

Intended Audience

Business professionals who are seeking to stay abreast of major technology developments

Provider

ACPEN