Surgent's Generative AI and Cybersecurity: Opportunities and Threats

Course Details

Date

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

9:00am – 11:00am

Field of Study

Technology

Course Number

SU0185

CPE Credit

2.0 hours CPE credit

Level of Knowledge

Basic

Vendor

Surgent McCoy CPE, LLC

Prerequisites

None

Description

This course explores how generative AI is revolutionizing cybersecurity. It highlights opportunities, such as enhanced threat detection, and risks, including AI-driven phishing and malware, particularly in financial contexts.

Highlights

  • Generative AI applications in cybersecurity (e.g., threat detection, automation)
  • AI-enabled cyber threats, including phishing, deepfakes, and malware
  • Real-world incidents involving AI-related cybersecurity challenges
  • Proactive strategies for leveraging generative AI in cybersecurity
  • Regulatory and ethical implications of generative AI in financial cybersecurity

Objectives

  • Understand how generative AI is used for both defensive and malicious cybersecurity purposes
  • Identify potential risks from AI-powered threats and develop mitigation strategies
  • Analyze real-world AI-related cybersecurity incidents in the financial sector
  • Propose proactive measures to integrate generative AI into cybersecurity defenses
  • Evaluate how AI-generated risks impact regulatory compliance in financial systems

Designed For

Experienced CPAs, CITPs, accountants, & anyone who wants to better understand current cybersecurity & data privacy threats for individuals & businesses; anyone responsible for designing or implementing data security policies

Course Pricing

Member Fee

Applicable if you are a HSCPA member in good standing.

$119.00
Non-Member Fee

Applicable if you are not a HSCPA member.

$169.00
Your Price $169.00

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