Because of the work they do, information technology professionals can stumble into material, nonpublic information that they don't actually need to have for their work. Generally that information belongs to the company they work for and not to them. They shouldn't misuse it!

Your IT staff will learn (1) what insider trading is and (2) why they shouldn't engage in it.

This course covers the following topics in simple, easy-to-understand language:

• What Is Insider Trading?

  • What does it mean?

  • Does "insider trading" only apply to trading in the shares of your own company?

  • Is it ever okay to share material, nonpublic information outside the company?

  • Could insider trading laws apply to stock options or cryptocurrrency?

• Three Reasons to Avoid Insider Trading

  • You're likely to get caught.

  • Insider trading investigations are terrible.

  • And the penalties for it are severe.