IT SOLUTIONS FOR Accountants
Customized solutions to safeguard taxpayer data
Do you know the cost of a data breach for financial organizations?
A joint study conducted by IBM Security and Ponemon Institute found that the cost of a data breach for financial organizations rose from $206 per stolen record in 2018 to $210 per stolen record in 2019. According to these findings, financial organizations including accounting firms have the second highest cost of data breaches.
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Numbers at a glance
Average total cost of a data breach
Average cost per stolen record in 2019
Average cost per stolen record in 2018
Why should you worry about cybersecurity?
When we talk about data virtually every business collects and stores personally identifiable information (PII) for both their employees and clients. However, accountants store more sensitive data in their computers than any other business, making them a primary target to cybercriminals.
Protecting taxpayer data is the law. According to the FTC Safeguards Rule, tax return preparers must create and enact security plans to protect client data. Failure to do so may result in an FTC investigation.
“Data security is now a necessity for every tax professional, whether a partner in a large firm or a sole practitioner, and every Authorized IRS e-File Provider.”
IRS Safeguarding Taxpayer Data – A guide for your business
How can you protect your accounting firm?
Despite cybersecurity attacks being real and scary you can protect your accounting firm from cybercriminals. Effective cybersecurity no longer falls on the technology used to protect taxpayer data and your network, this is a shared responsibility that involves your personnel and your internal processes.
To help combat identity theft and protect taxpayers the IRS created a security bulletin called “Safeguarding Taxpayer Data – A Guide for your business”. This bulletin outlines the importance of implementing written security policies, performing security risk assessments and training employees on the latest cybersecurity threats.
CYBERSECURITY RecommendationS
AND THREATS MITIGATION
email protection
Business class email | Anti-Spam | Anti-Malware | Email Encryption | Data Loss Prevention | Security Awareness Training
Threats mitigated:
Email Phishing
Ransomware
Data Loss
endpoint protection
Anti-Virus | HDD Encryption | Data Backup
Threats mitigated:
Ransomware
Lost/Theft of Data/Equipment
network management
Business Class Firewalls | Intrusion Detection | Network Segmentation | Physical Security/Guest Access | Multi-Factor Authentication
Threats mitigated:
Email Phishing
Ransomware
Data Loss
vulnerability management
System Patching | Vulnerability Scans
Threats mitigated:
Ransomware
Data Loss
Attacks Against Connected Network Devices
incident response
Preparation in the event of a breach | Cyber insurance
Threats mitigated:
Email Phishing
Ransomware
Loss/Theft of Data/Equipment
Data Loss
Attacks Against Connected Network Devices
cybersecurity policies
Written Cybersecurity Policies | Employee Training | Sanction Policies
Threats mitigated:
Email Phishing
Ransomware
Loss/Theft of Data/Equipment
Data Loss
Attacks Against Connected Network Devices
How can Cyberworks protect your accounting firm?
At Cyberworks we understand that traditional endpoint protection such as antivirus software and firewalls are no longer enough to protect against cybercriminals and protect taxpayer data. Our IT Solutions for Accountants contains the following elements:
Office 365 Email
Secure and reliable business class email, fully mobile email, calendar and contacts for your accountants and your staff.
Email Protection
Tools that help you eliminate spam and viruses before they reach your users’ inboxes. Includes advanced spam and virus protection, company-wide white and black lists, and 24/7 threat monitoring.
Email Encryption
Automatically encrypt outbound email if it contains PII. Enforce compliance with pre-defined policies and rules, reducing human error and minimizing security risks.
Email Archiving
Archive and encrypt internal and patient email automatically and securely. Retain tamper-proof records for auditing purposes and document retention to comply with regulations.
Secure Cloud Storage
Access your business data from any device, anywhere. Securely share and manage documents and folders, even in a virtual office environment.
Fully Installed Office Applications
Enjoy a fully installed office experience across PCs, Macs, tablets, and most mobile devices.
Employee Security Training
Engage existing and new employees with a self-paced training program. Provide employee compliance testing. View compliance and testing scores.
Written Policies & Procedures
Professionally written policies and procedures for your organization. Allows to show compliance with FTC regulations and protect taxpayer data.
Thorough Risk Assessment
Streamlined Security Risk Assessment to help you understand the risk to your business and sensitive information.
Network Monitoring & Performance
Monitoring of servers, workstations, laptops and network devices such as firewall, switches, and Wi-Fi devices.
Scheduled Preventive Maintenance
Basic automated maintenance and self-healing solutions applied to all your desktops and laptops.
Patch Management
Monitoring and management of Microsoft & Third-Party patches.
Contact Cyberworks today for customized IT Solutions for your accounting firm.
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Address 409 W. Front St, Suite 100-120, Hutto, TX 78634
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- Insights into why Accounting Firms, regardless of size, are prime targets for cyber-attacks.
- The real cost of a data breach and its significant ramifications.
- Strategies to mitigate risks and strengthen your firm’s defenses.
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- 409 W. Front St, Suite 100-120, Hutto, TX 78634