Instructor
Joshua Nwozor
Instructor
Dr. Joshua Nwozor, CISA,Msc,MBA, widely recognized as the Cybersecurity Doctor (www.cybersecdr.net), is a cybersecurity and IT audit leader with over a decade of experience advising on technology, compliance, and enterprise risk across global institutions including Meta, PwC, and KPMG. His background spans internal and external IT auditing, ERP control assurance, SOX/SOC compliance, and emerging technology governance across the financial services, technology, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors.
A first-generation professional, Dr. Nwozor holds a B.A. in Accounting, an M.Sc. in Information Technology, an MBA, and a Ph.D. in Cybersecurity. As a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) with ISACA cybersecurity audit credentials, he bridges academic research, regulatory expectations, and industry best practices with an emphasis on digital trust, systems assurance, and cybersecurity. An entrepreneur and advocate for empowering future leaders, Dr. Nwozor has founded multiple ventures and serves as an adjunct instructor at Bentley University, where he has taught and mentored more than 600 students in computer information systems.
Accounting firms and finance departments manage some of the most sensitive personal, corporate, and financial records in existence, making them primary targets for ransomware, phishing, and data breaches. This session delivers an executive, practice-oriented breakdown of how professionals can protect confidential client data across modern digital ecosystems. Attendees will gain actionable insights into complying with evolving data protection mandates (including FTC Safeguards Rule, IRS Publication 4557, and state privacy acts like the NY SHIELD Act), securing cloud ERPs and client portals, mitigating emerging AI-related privacy leaks, and implementing defensible internal controls without overburdening firm operations.
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This session is designed for CPAs, accounting and finance professionals, firm leaders, and staff looking to protect sensitive client data and navigate evolving cybersecurity and privacy compliance requirements.