BKD Webinar Series: Risk Management & Cloud Security: Setting & Enforcing Policy

Springfield, MO (I-Newswire) January 11, 2012 - SPRINGFIELD, MO. – BKD, LLP and Accounting Today magazine are pleased to present an in-depth conversation about the risks and implications facing an organization moving to the cloud. This webinar will cover multiple topics, including how to define the cloud ecosystem, business uses for cloud services, inherent risks, critical policies and procedures for cloud usage and third-party management considerations.

Join BKD and Accounting Today for this free, educational webinar on Thursday, January 26, 2012, at 2 p.m. Central time. Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to identify the risks associated with hosted solutions, explain the importance of setting and enforcing cloud policies and locate procedures to improve internal protection.

Accounting Today Technology Editor Seth Fineberg will moderate this presentation. Seth has been a financial and business journalist for more than 20 years and served as associate editor for Accounting Today from 2002-2004.

Rod Walsh, BKD director, and Matthew Lathrom, BKD managing consultant, will present this webinar. Rod has more than 30 years of experience in risk management and leads BKD’s SSAE 16 efforts. Matt has more than a decade of experience providing information technology consulting and audit services to public and private companies.

Register at www.bkd.com or contact Jeffrey Paulette at 417.865.8701 or jpaulette@bkd.com for more information.

BKD, LLP is the top-tier U.S. CPA and advisory firm that delivers its experience and service with a deep understanding of your business, your needs and what it takes to improve your business performance. BKD’s approximately 2,000 personnel, including approximately 250 partners, serve U.S. and international clients. To learn more, visit bkd.com.

Praxity, AISBL, a global alliance of independent firms, enhances BKD’s ability to serve the dynamic needs of multinational clients. Praxity™ provides the gateway to tax, assurance and consulting services delivered by alliance firms committed to the highest standards required in international business.

About BKD, LLP:
BKD is the top-tier U.S. CPA and advisory firm that delivers its experience and service with a deep understanding of your business, your needs and what it takes to improve your business performance. BKD's approximately 2,000 personnel, including approximately 250 parterns, serve clients in 50 states.

Company Contact Information
BKD, LLP
Jeffrey Paulette
910 E. St. Louis Street
Suite 300
65806
Phone : 417.865.8701