Cybersecurity for Accountants 2026 Update - Emerging Threats & Practical Defences

Introduction

Accountants and auditors handle some of the most sensitive financial data, making them prime targets for cyberattacks. This webinar provides an overview of the key cyber threats currently facing the profession, including ransomware, phishing, and the vulnerabilities associated with remote working.

It will also examine how artificial intelligence is reshaping the threat landscape and highlight practical, proportionate measures that firms can adopt to strengthen resilience.

Presented by expert speaker Dr Stephen Hill, this webinar supports improved compliance with GDPR and professional obligations, giving you greater confidence in protecting both firm and client data.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• Why accountants are targets
• Financial data = high-value target
• Impact on trust, compliance, and reputation
• The cyber threat landscape
• Key risks for accountants - ransomware, phishing, weak policies
• Regulatory expectations - GDPR, DPA 2018
• Ransomware and phishing
• How attacks work
• Real-world examples - invoice redirection, CEO fraud, tax-related phishing
• Practical prevention strategies
• Remote and hybrid working risks
• Unsecured devices and networks including Wi-Fi
• Insider threats
• Best practices for securing remote access
• AI and cyber threats
• Risks - deepfakes, automated phishing, data leakage
• Benefits - AI tools for fraud detection, anomaly spotting, faster response

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Monday 23rd March 2026

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