ACFE DC & ISACA GWDC’s
2024 IT Fraud Conference
Date: August 28, 2024 (Wednesday); 0800-1500 ET (up to 6 NASBA CPEs)
Location: 1801 K St. NW Washington, DC 20036 (KPMG Conference Rooms)
Breakfast and Lunch included.
ACFE DC Members: $75
ISACA GWDC Members: $75 (contact registration@isaca-gwdc.org if you have yet to receive registration details)
Non-Members: $150
Incidents of information technology being maliciously exploited reduce confidence and trust in the attacked organization’s security and operations. Cybersecurity Ventures estimated that global cybercrime cost $8 trillion in 2023. Join the Washington Metropolitan Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE DC) and ISACA Greater Washington DC (ISACA GWDC) in their 2024 IT Fraud Conference
Who Should Attend?
Fraud and cybersecurity professionals, IT advisory or audit professionals, Business executives, students or professionals interested in learning more about IT fraud.
Agenda and Topics (More to Follow):
0800-0830: Breakfast, Networking and Event Housekeeping
0830-0930 (Session 1): Technology and Scams - Staying Safe Online
0930-1030 (Session 2): The Necessity of IT Controls to Prevent Fraud
1030-1130 (Session 3): Crypto-confidence and Cyber-Enabled Fraud Scams
1130-1230 (Session 4): How Can AI Help Prevent Account Takeover Fraud
1230-1300: Lunch and Networking
1300-1400 (Session 5): AI: Foundations, Fraud and Future Risks
1400-1500 (Session 6): Cyber Fraud - Call to Action
0830-0930 (Session 1): Technology and Scams - Staying Safe Online
Presenter: Jay Ahuja
Learning Objectives: The presentation will offer:
- an overview of the approach used by AARP's Fraud Watch Network to fight fraud
- The 4 P's to help detect fraud (with a focus on IT Fraud)
- Three pronged approach to help spot and avoid scams
0930-1030 (Session 2): The Necessity of IT Controls to Prevent Fraud
Moderator: Daphne Cheeks (Guidehouse)
Panelists: Susan Schultz Searcy (Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation), Jennifer Hung (Universal Service Administrative Company), Michael Lomo-Mensah Jones (International Monetary Fund), Nick Marinos (Government Accountability Office)
Learning Objectives: After this session, attendees should be able to:
- Understand fraud risks and how they relate to information security,
- Explain effective design and implementation of IT controls to mitigate fraud risks, and
- Describe how to manage IT fraud risks with an organization’s risk appetite and risk tolerance.
1030-1130 (Session 3): Crypto-confidence and Cyber-Enabled Fraud Scams
Presenter: Greg Settducati (Federal Bureau of Investigations)
Learning Objectives:
- Understand crypto-confidence and fraud risks relating to the cryptocurrency market.
- Recognize common cyber-enabled fraud crimes and how to avoid being a victim.
- Learn challenges and initiatives of federal law enforcement agencies to combat crypto and cyber fraud.
1130-1230 (Session 4): How Can AI Help Prevent Account Takeover Fraud
Presenter: Michelle McVicker (KPMG)
Learning Objectives:
- Identify Fraud Risks associated with Account Take-over
- Understand How to Detect, Prevent, and Respond to Account Takeover Fraud
- Identify Steps to Manage the Crisis with Communication and Transparency
1300-1400 (Session 5): AI: Foundations, Fraud and Future Risks
Presenter: Sushila Nair (Capgemini)
Learning Objectives:
- Differentiate between the key types of Artificial Intelligence (AI), including Narrow AI, General AI, and Superintelligent AI, and **identify** real-world examples of each type.
- Explain the distinctions between Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Large Language Models (LLMs), and recognize the unique applications of each in technology and industry.
- Describe the various ways AI can be utilized to commit fraud, including the use of deepfakes, AI-driven phishing attacks, and synthetic identity creation.
- Evaluate the potential risks of AI-driven fraud and propose effective strategies for mitigating these risks in both personal and professional contexts.
These objectives are designed to ensure participants leave the presentation with clear, actionable knowledge that they can apply in their own understanding and practices related to AI and fraud.
1400-1500 (Session 6): Cyber Fraud - Call to Action.
Presenter: Balakrishna Dixit (Forescout Technologies)
Learning Objectives:
- Define cyber fraud and differentiate it from other types of fraud.
- Identify common cyber fraud schemes such as phishing, identity theft, ransomware, and social engineering
- Understand how to develop a cyber fraud risk assessment and mitigation plan.
For attendees eligible for NASBA CPEs, CPE certificates will be administered by ACFE DC.
Location: 1801 K St. NW Washington, DC 20036
Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge (Fraud-Related)
Prerequisites: None
Advanced Preparation: None
Program Level: Basic
Delivery Method: Group Live
Cancelation Policy:
Full refunds are available anytime requested prior to 3 days of the event. No refunds will be made for “No Shows” (a “No Show” is a person who registers for a program but who does not cancel registration or attend the program). A registered person may elect to transfer the registration to another person at any time. Cancellations can be made only by email at chapter@acfedc.org. Payments can be electronically made any time prior to the event’s start. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate "pay at the door" or payment by checks or cash.
The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) is the world's largest anti-fraud organization with nearly 85,000 members with the mission of reducing incidence of fraud and white-collar crime. The ACFE Washington Metropolitan Chapter aims to promote fraud detection and deterrence through educational training programs in the National Capital Region.
For additional information regarding Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), please visit http://www.acfe.com.