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.

2021 REEA Online Education Program of the Year

Upon completion, students will be able to:

• describe the various types of cyber risks and the potential harm that can result
• recognize why the real estate industry is a prime target of cyber criminals
• identify best practices to avoid wire fraud at closings
• recognize the importance of strong passwords and how to create them
• explain how real estate professionals can best protect their clients' data and their own businesses against cyber risks and breaches
• discuss the coverage provided by stand-alone cybersecurity insurance and how it can protect businesses