GBD129. Cybersecurity Month. Securing the Shadows of IT.

"You do have to be equipped to ask enough of the RIGHT
questions."


October is Cybersecurity Month in the EU and the USA, so
all month we'll be sharing episodes about IT risks,
threat-mitigation and security strategies. The founder and CEO of
NMGI, our guest Randy Johnston is recognised as a Top 25
thought-leader in accounting and technology. Hosted by Kacee
Johnson, Strategic Advisor at CPA.com (the business and
technology arm of the AICPA), this conversation with Randy
introduces the concept of 'shadow IT'. 


Talking Points. These are just some of the
topics discussed in this episode.


Definition of  "Shadow IT".

The increased risks associated with the decentralised and
remote workforces which are the new normal for business.

How to identify risks.

Best practices to minimise potential threats.



Our Guest. Randy Johnston is a veteran
technologist with almost 40 years' experience guiding accounting
firms and businesses to select the most appropriate technology
tools, manage security, and optimise systems. Recognised as a Top
25 thought-leader in accounting and technology, he's regularly
featured in Accounting Today's list of the Top 100 Most
Influential People in the profession.  Connect with him at
www.randyjohnston.com.


Resources. Use these links to find out more
about this topic, or to access free guidance and resources to
implement in your own team or organisation.




Find technology and cybersecurity resources for CPAs at
CPA.com.

Randy's additional suggestion for further help.

Discover how Cybersecurity Month is being marked in the
USA as "NCSAM", and the EU as "ECSM".

Visit dedicated coronavirus online resource centres for
our AICPA and CIMA networks.





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