The FTC Safeguards Rule requires financial businesses to implement a written information security plan to protect consumers.
Expert Insight
Why CPAs and Attorneys Hesitate to Implement Cybersecurity Measures (and the Risks Involved)
However, many firms remain hesitant to adopt cybersecurity measures that would protect their businesses and clients.
Why CPAs Should Evaluate Their Tech & Automation — And How Cyber Tech Connection Can Help
Technology and automation have become essential tools in managing workloads, improving accuracy, and boosting efficiency. However many CPA firms still rely on outdated systems.
Tech Challenges CPA Firms Face
As workforces evolve, the challenges CPA firms and accountants may encounter, technology is at the center of it.
“It will not happen to us” Illinois college, hit by ransomware attack, to shut down
By Kevin CollierLincoln College is scheduled to close its doors Friday, becoming the first U.S. institution of higher learning to shut down in part due to a ransomware attack.A goodbye note posted to the school’s website said that it survived both World Wars, the Spanish flu and the Great Depression, but was unable...
How an Association Can Benefit from a Tech Provider
Whether your association is just starting or celebrating its 20th anniversary, staying current with technology trends and advancements is crucial in today’s fast paced business world. Business growth and success require careful planning, preparation and informed decisions. For industry associations, building positive and strategic relationships with specific partners can not...
HermeticWiper | New Destructive Malware Used In Cyber Attacks on Ukraine
Author: JUAN ANDRÉS GUERRERO Background On February 23rd, our friends at Symantec and ESET research tweeted hashes associated with a wiper attack in Ukraine, including one which is not publicly available as of this writing. We started analyzing this new wiper malware, calling it ‘HermeticWiper’ in reference to the digital...
What is Mobile Threat Defense & How to Protect Against It
According to Statista, there are more than 6.4 billion active smartphone users in the world. Samsung and other innovative companies report that smartphones have become an integral part of day-to-day work day, increasing productivity by 34% or more. Another recent research report highlights that over 60% of endpoints at the...
Pros and Cons of Remote Working in 2022
Remote working has gained immense popularity as a byproduct of the recent COVID-19 pandemic. In fact, the International Labor Organization (ILO) states that unpredictable lockdowns will affect over 2.7 billion workers or 81% of the world’s workforce. The pandemic could continue to affect the world’s economy in 2022 if governments...
What is Network Security?
Threats to network security have become increasingly common. This has caused private and public companies to focus more on advanced network security protocols to mitigate the effects of growing online threats. What is network security? It is a security infrastructure that implements hardware and software solutions to secure the access...
What is Biden’s Cybersecurity Executive Order? And, How Are You Impacted?
On May 12, 2021, the Biden Administration signed a cybersecurity executive order that focuses on bolstering the government's cybersecurity protocols and defenses. It also seeks to strengthen the federal government's resilience by imposing a wide range of requirements on contractors, agencies and businesses. Essentially, the executive order establishes additional criteria...
The Weakest Link is Almost Always the Endpoint
Recent research shows that there are over 4.72 billion active internet users worldwide. According to Statista, about 92.6% of the internet use digital devices, including mobile devices, to access the internet. It means individuals, companies, and businesses of all sizes embrace digital technologies to streamline their online activities. In 2021...