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Financial services are natural targets for constantly evolving cybersecurity threats. Certified Public Accounting (CPA) firms are especially susceptible because of the confidential, sensitive client data and financial records they possess. It is imperative that C-suite executives are aware of the cybersecurity vulnerabilities and threats haunting their CPA firms, despite continued efforts by CPA firm tech gurus to keep common cybersecurity threats away.
This article will review what constitutes a cybersecurity threat, the most common cybersecurity threats, as well as the biggest cybersecurity threats. Additionally, prevention tips for keeping cybersecurity threats from becoming actual attacks will be discussed.
Sadly, the phrase cybersecurity threat has become so commonplace that it hardly needs defining. Yet, it is important to understand the technical elements of the term.
Nefarious cybercriminals have devised myriad cybersecurity threats to challenge even the savviest cybersecurity experts.
What Are the Top Cybersecurity Threats for CPA Firms
Cybersecurity vulnerabilities and threats prevail in the financial services industry, and are constantly becoming more sophisticated. Cybercrime runs the gamut from common cybersecurity threats to the biggest cybersecurity threats imaginable—data breaches which can devastate businesses financially as explained below.
CPA firms face various cybersecurity threats. The challenge for astute C-suite execs and tech pros is to proactively navigate cybersecurity vulnerabilities and threats on an ongoing basis.
It is of paramount importance that CPA firms, regardless of size or composition, deploy vigorous cybersecurity protections. Below are effective strategies CPA firms can use to deter common cybersecurity threats.
Cetrom is a well-respected, proven IT cloud-based security system provider specializing 100 percent on the cybersecurity of CPA firms. Cetrom’s area of excellence is hosting accounting specific operations. Cetrom’s experts have the knowledge, expertise and passion to prevent, detect, and combat even the biggest cybersecurity threats. Cetrom provides state of the art security technologies and ongoing network support and 24x7x365 cloud accessibility. Cetrom is defined by its white-glove service, which includes cybersecurity training for CPA firm employees so they are aware of common cybersecurity threats.
CPA firms engender trust, certainty and stability. Protecting your firm from cybersecurity threats or even worse, a cyberattack, is imperative to ensure your firm is safe from cybercriminals. Let Cetrom help defend your CPA firm so you can focus your passions on what you do best—keeping clients feeling safe and secure with their financial decisions. Contact Cetrom today to learn more about how we can help answer your cybersecurity questions and concerns.
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