March 22, 2017
As I wrote in a previous column, whether it’s securing a perimeter in a war zone or an accounting firm, the strength of the defense is only as robust as the front lines. In your firm, the front line is your people who are handling sensitive client data on
February 20, 2017
Past practices for using temporary and part-time workers may not be adequate. Be clear on the scope of work each employee is able to perform as well as the level of oversight necessary to ensure accuracy. Integrate them into the workflow process to ...
August 31, 2016
Security continues to be a top priority for firms today. Clients trust CPAs with some of their most sensitive data and it’s our responsibility to do everything possible to protect it. While most wish there was a magic bullet that would guarantee 100% ...
August 22, 2016
Ransomware is a type of malicious software that encrypts files, blocks access to computer systems then requires an anonymous payment, and has the ability to make a dramatic and devastating impact on your business. A recent report released by the FBI ...
July 26, 2016
Ransomware is a type of malicious software that encrypts files, blocks access to computer systems then requires an anonymous payment, and has the ability to make a dramatic and devastating impact on your business. A recent report released by the FBI ...
July 19, 2016
There are several measures CPA firms can take to mitigate data risk and manage their security. CPA firms are responsible for tax identification numbers, social security numbers, financial account numbers, and additional data which can threaten the ...
June 14, 2016
When businesses enter into outsourcing agreements with cloud service providers, they are looking to offer their customers access to applications, storage and other cloud-related functions in a convenient and cost-effective way. To do so, they must ...
June 13, 2016
If your systems have been compromised, there are a number of steps to take immediately. These actions should be outlined in your firm’s incident response plan. If you don’t have one, you should work with your legal counsel and other specialists to ...
June 6, 2016
Trust is a major factor when a prospect is making a buying decision. Prospects who don’t believe in the integrity of a company and/or the reliability of its products will rarely, if ever, become buyers. And when you lose your customers’ trust, you ...
June 3, 2016
Apparently, the heist couldn’t have been any simpler if it had been drawn up in the lunch line at an elementary school cafeteria.
May 2, 2016
Many small business owners understand and are aware of the risks of data loss, yet feel they do not have proper financial and human resources to effectively protect their business.
March 21, 2016
In short, ransomware is malicious software that gets downloaded (usually on accident) onto a business computer or network. The perpetrators of the scam then lock down the computers and threated to erase key data if the business doesn't pay a ransom.