Cyber Crime Is Increasing: IIAC President Ian Russell Speaks at DAC

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Cyber threats know no boundaries. Cybercrime risks are increasing; however, risk awareness differs greatly. Cybercrime is not just for monetary gain but also for valuable information about individuals.

Learn about this and more at the 2015 Distinguished Advisor Conference (DAC).

• Cyber-attacks are seen as a major risk to financial markets

• A recent U.S. SEC report revealed that 88% of broker-dealers and 74% of advisors had experienced cyber-attacks

• Learn how the regulatory landscape is changing, and how will it impact your business

Join Ian Russell, President and CEO of The Investment Industry Association of Canada (IIAC), to find out how you can increase your firm’s awareness of the seriousness of real-time cyber threats; prepare your firm, your advisors and your clients; and develop a program of defense against the cyber threat.

In this thought-provoking session, you will learn how to answer the significant questions that arise for compliance officers, branch managers and front line financial advisors in advising clients of the potential compromise of client funds and confidential information. You will learn what the key components are of an effective risk control plan. You will find out about industry best practices. And, you will see why the cyber threat is a systems risk control problem, not an IT issue.

ABOUT THE DISTINGUISHED ADVISOR CONFERENCE (DAC):

The Distinguished Advisor Conference provides an incomparable education experience with outstanding thought leaders in the tax and wealth advisory industries. Under this year’s theme, Multi Generation Planning: Growing New Wealth and Relationships in a Digital World, delegates will be challenged to soar higher, think bigger, and drive their future value proposition and results.

Join Knowledge Bureau November 8-11, 2015, in beautiful Puerto Vallarta. For full conference and agenda details, visit https://www.knowledgebureau.com/index.php/dac2015/ or call 1-866-953-4769.

ABOUT KNOWLEDGE BUREAU:

Knowledge Bureau is a national post-secondary educational institute and publisher focused on excellence in financial education for advisors and their clients. Through online courses and live learning events taught by industry leaders, over 10,000 professionals have earned the certification, diplomas and professional designations they need to fill knowledge gaps, excel in their careers and position their professional practices for change and growth.