​ Apr 16 AT 12:30 PM – Apr 17 AT 05:00 PM CT

Cyber Security: Protecting Your Business and Your Clients

8 CREDITS

CLASSROOM

Technology has revolutionized the ways we live, shop, socialize, entertain, access information, and conduct business in the modern world. Powered by the Internet, cloud-based tools, social media, and mobile apps, the technology revolution has delivered tremendous positive impact by bridging gaps between cultures, improving quality of life, enhancing operational efficiency and speed, and many other advancements. However, if used without proper safeguards, modern-day technology can expose agents and their clients to many vulnerabilities. Viruses, malware, social engineering, identity theft, and other malicious threats (all of which are growing at alarming rates) are particularly concerning because the nature of the business requires real estate professionals to collect and store their clients’ personally identifiable information. This course empowers you with the strategies and tools you need to navigate your business and clients through the perilous legal, online, and social media world. Course participants also leave with actionable tips and strategies for personal security practices to help secure and protect you and your clients valuable information.

Course Completion Outcomes:

• Describe how viruses and malware can infect your computer and mobile devices
• Identify techniques to encrypt your data to avoid getting viruses and malware
• Define encryption and explain its important role in securing your data
• Cite state and federal laws relating to technology that affect your job as an agent and your interactions with consumers
• Explain the National Association of REALTORS® policies on technology and how they impact your business
• State the terms and dangers of copyright infringement and identify safe sources
• Assess the impact and importance of using proper online etiquette and how to handle online conflicts
• Leverage tools and techniques to keep you and your technology devices safe

This course is eligible for CE in the following states:

In addition, this course has been given provisional CE approval in the following states and may be eligible for credit for an upcoming class. Please inquire if you have any questions. 

• North Dakota
• Rhode Island
• Texas
• West Virginia

Juanita McDowell

Hour

12:30 PM TO 05:00 PM CT

4.0 HOURS

LOCATION

CRS Designation

Lifelong Learning

Certification

CE Credits

What you will learn

• Describe how viruses and malware can infect your computer and mobile devices
• Identify techniques to encrypt your data to avoid getting viruses and malware
• Define encryption and explain its important role in securing your data
• Cite state and federal laws relating to technology that affect your job as an agent and your interactions with consumers
• Explain the National Association of REALTORS® policies on technology and how they impact your business
• State the terms and dangers of copyright infringement and identify safe sources
• Assess the impact and importance of using proper online etiquette and how to handle online conflicts
• Leverage tools and techniques to keep you and your technology devices safe

Cancelation Policy

Default Policy: Unless otherwise stated, RRC classes operate under the following cancellation policy:

RRC, RRC States, and licensees reserve the right to cancel any scheduled course. If a course is cancelled, registrants will be notified via email or phone and will be given a full refund. RRC, RRC States, and licensees are not responsible for any expenses incurred by the registrant due to cancellation. Class cancellations by a participant will be accepted until one week prior to the event. Cancellations will be refunded minus a $25 administrative fee. No shows will be charged the full registration amount.