Small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) are facing an increasingly complex IT landscape. And increasing costs. From cybersecurity threats to evolving compliance requirements and the growing reliance on cloud-based applications, managing IT in-house is becoming more challenging and costly. That’s why more SMBs are turning to Managed Services Providers (MSPs) to handle their IT needs. Here’s why an MSP is essential … Read More
Cybersecurity for CPAs – Cybersecurity Weaknesses of CPA Firms and How Cybercriminals Exploit Them
CPA firms, particularly smaller ones, often have cybersecurity weaknesses that hackers can exploit. As mentioned in our last blog, a 2022 survey by CPA Practice Advisor found that only 40% of CPA firms had a comprehensive cybersecurity plan in place! The AICPA published an article stating, “Cybersecurity isn’t an option for CPAs – it’s a necessity.” In order to understand … Read More
Cybersecurity for CPAs – Why do cybercriminals attack CPA firms?
A 2022 survey by CPA Practice Advisor found that only 40% of CPA firms had a comprehensive cybersecurity plan in place. Another report from 2022 (this one conducted by the AICPA) indicated that 25% of CPA firms experienced a data breach within the last two years. Cybercriminals target CPA firms because of the valuable and sensitive data they handle. Cybercriminals … Read More