Cyber Events and How to Keep the Payroll Going During a Downtime

Running payroll has become a routine part of business operations. But what if you can’t access your systems tomorrow? Whether due to a server crash, cyber incident, or unexpected disruption, the risk of not being able to process payroll is real—and growing.

As more companies rely on centralized systems, just one point of failure can bring payroll to a halt. This session, led by payroll professional Dayna J. Reum, focuses on creating a reliable backup plan so employees don’t miss a paycheck—no matter what happens behind the scenes.

Webinar Objectives

This session offers straightforward guidance on building a plan that keeps your payroll running smoothly—even when the unexpected hits. You'll hear about the steps needed to build and maintain a solid continuity strategy, with practical advice on working with technology, staff, and vendors to stay prepared.

Webinar Agenda

• Identify which parts of the payroll need a plan
• Learn how to check if your plan will hold up when needed
• Assign responsibilities across your team for key tasks
• Tips for keeping the plan current as systems and teams evolve
• Ideas for handling payroll during and after a disruption
• A look at tools and tech that can support continuity
• Understanding what your vendors are doing to protect your process
• Key reminders when building and refining your plan

Webinar Highlights

• Understanding where to start with a backup plan
• Picking out the payroll functions that matter most
• Ways to measure if your plan works
• What a complete, working plan should include
• Setting roles clearly so everyone knows what to do
• Simple ways to test and improve your plan
• Keeping things updated without starting from scratch
• Knowing when your plan can be retired or revised

Who Should Attend

All payroll professionals and HR professionals

Credit(s)

IRS CPE Credits: 1 Tax hour