Cybersecurity Best Practices for Real Estate Professionals

Overview

Every day real estate professionals are entrusted with their clients' sensitive personal information. The benefits of conducting business in the digital age are innumerable, but as technology continues to evolve and grow, so too do the risks. This course examines common types of cyber risks and offers guidelines and best practices real estate licensees and brokerages can follow to protect clients' information-and their businesses-from cyber criminals and unintended data disclosure.

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Learning Objectives

  • Recognize the different types of cyber risks and the potential harm that can result from data breaches
  • Describe why the real estate industry is a prime target of cybercriminals
  • Explain how risk assessment aids in managing cyber risk
  • Identify best practices to avoid wire fraud at closings
  • Summarize the factors to consider when determining what type of information to collect and store
  • Identify and avoid phishing e-mails and texts
  • Explain how real estate professionals can best protect clients' data and their own business against cyber risks and breaches


Designed For:

Real estate professionals at all stages of their careers




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