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K2’s A Scary Ride Through the Dark Web


Total Credits: 2 including 2 Information Technology- Technical

Average Rating:
   73
Categories:
ACPEN Industry Institute |  Industry
Speaker:
Thomas G. Stephens Jr., CPA.CITP, CGMA
Course Levels:
Intermediate
Duration:
2 Hours
Product Type:
Live Webcast Replay
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Description

You have heard of the Dark Web, but have you experienced it? If not, buckle in for a scary ride through the underbelly of the Internet. Here many illicit and illegal activities occur every day, potentially affecting our personal and organizational security. In this session, you will experience first-hand the Dark Web and all that it entails – both positive and negative. Upon completing this session, you will understand why it is important to secure your information so that you do not become yet another victim of the Dark Web.

Basic Course Information

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

Major Subjects
  • The origin of the Dark Web and the Deep Web and their relationship to the “ordinary” Internet
  • How to connect to and browse the Dark Web
  • Security risks associated with accessing the Dark Web
  • Potentially useful sites and applications on the Dark Web

Course Materials

Speaker

Thomas G. Stephens Jr., CPA.CITP, CGMA's Profile

Thomas G. Stephens Jr., CPA.CITP, CGMA Related Seminars and Products

Shareholder

K2 Enterprises


Tommy Stephens received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree (Major in Accounting) from Auburn University in 1985. In 1992, he earned a Master of Science degree (Major in Finance) from Georgia State University in Atlanta. Presently, Tommy is a Certified Public Accountant, a Certified Information Technology Professional, and a Chartered Global Management Accountant.

During his professional career, Tommy has gained valuable experience in a variety of positions, including:

  • Working as an auditor and technology consultant for an Atlanta-based public accounting firm;
  • Leading an Internal Audit staff and managing a Cost Accounting team for a Fortune 500 company;
  • Serving as a Chief Financial Officer for an international engineering organization; and
  • Founding and managing his public accounting firm that provides accounting, tax, and consulting services to individuals and a variety of small and emerging businesses.

In 1995, Tommy began authoring and presenting continuing professional education courses to accounting and finance professionals. In 2003, he affiliated with K2 Enterprises, and in 2007, he joined the firm as a partner. To date, he has lectured internationally on subjects such as internal controls for small businesses, technology strategies, computer hardware and software applications, tax strategies and compliance, and financial accounting standards and applications. Over the past twenty-five years, Tommy has presented over 2,700 educational sessions to over 70,000 participants throughout the United States and Canada.

Presently, Tommy resides in Woodstock, Georgia, where he enjoys an active personal life with his wife. His hobbies include snow skiing, fishing, running, and other outdoor activities. Tommy maintains professional memberships with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants. Additionally, he is a past member of the Institute of Internal Auditors.


Additional Info

Basic Course Information

Original Recording Date 11/14/19
Date Added to Catalog 11/14/19
Prerequisites None
Advanced Preparation None
Designed For Business professionals who desire to learn more about the Dark Web, why it exists, and the positive and negative attributes associated with it
Course Developer K2 Enterprises
Yellow Book No

Additional Information

Instructional Delivery Method Group Internet Based
Complaint Resolution Policy Please contact Anne Taylor for any complaints. anne.taylor@acpen.com, (972-377-8199).
Official Registry Statement Business Professionals' Network, Inc. is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org
Refund/Cancellation Policy Please contact the ACPEN help desk 1-877-602-9877 or help@acpen.com if you wish to cancel your attendance for a previously purchased webcast and are requesting a refund or transfer.
Course Registration Requirements Online Registration

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Overall:      4.8

Total Reviews: 73

Comments

Adam C

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Randall T

"Very much appreciated knowing that there are legitimate and beneficial purposes to the dark web and tor."

Sara R - Wellesley, Massachusetts

"Excellent and efficient presentation"

Nancy P

"Great content"

Melissa D - La Plata, Maryland

"SO interesting. Great course!"

Howard D - Southgate, Michigan

"Well done again! Thanks Tommy"

Marianna V - Incline Village, Nevada

"Course was excellent. I understand why the Navy used this before it was public. Thanks for doing this program. "

Mark M - Plainview, Minnesota

"We need more of these courses as technology is such an important part of our environment"

Jeffrey K

"Very informative!"

Howard H - AUSTIN, Texas

"Excellent detailed review, especially listing resources & walking thru the various browsers on Tommy's screen."