September 16, 2013
Despite Threat of Fraud, Most SMB Owners Fail on Security
National Survey Shows Small Businesses Show Less Concern Until They Become Victims Themselves
September 12, 2013
Poll Finds that Financial Fraud is Widespread in U.S.
Financial fraud is widespread in America, with more than four of five people in a new poll saying they've been targeted by scammers in one form or another.
August 29, 2013
The In-Firm Annual IT-Security Employee Briefing
Most organizations today assume that their IT personnel do an adequate job of protecting the firm’s network and data by implementing and monitoring firewalls, keeping their operating systems/applications up to date, and mandating password changes on a scheduled basis.
August 16, 2013
4 Tips for Managing Outsourcing Risks
The perceived and real risk of outsourcing also seems to be increasing daily. News media and published reports frequently highlight cases of data breaches through rogue employees, hackers, and lost/stolen devices.
August 4, 2013
Securely Mobilizing the Accounting Profession
Accounting professionals are like any other information worker – currently trying to keep their head above water and fight the incoming tide of digital documentation.
July 31, 2013
Security Issues That Stop You in Your Tracks
Someone in your firm needs to be literate on security and managing your risk. The number of security risks are increasing.
July 23, 2013
New identity verification system seeks to better secure e-commerce
E-commerce security startup Payfont, led by credit card and banking industry expert Dr. David Lanc, has released a beta version of its comprehensive patented system for securing personal and financial identity, available now to banks, e-commerce processors, credit card companies, and their consumers and merchants.
July 3, 2013
Data breaches at stores, banks and agencies exposed 2.5 million Californians in 2011-2012
In the first report of its kind, California state Attorney General Kamala Harris said 2.5 million state residents had Social Security numbers, credit card and bank accounts and other sensitive information exposed in 131 data breaches.
June 30, 2013
Hey IRS, get off my cloud
In the wake of the resignation of the IRS Commissioner for the agency’s alleged targeting of conservative organizations, there is this chilling IRS policy position that the ACLU recently discovered:
June 12, 2013
Survey: Businesses unprepared for cyber threats
CIOs are assuming more strategic roles based on evolving risks and opportunities
May 27, 2013
When Good Applications Go Bad
The fascinating thing about an economic downturn is that it often gives computer users a glimpse into the souls of the vendors they rely on for their software and information.
May 22, 2013
Creating a Practice-Wide Culture of Safe Collaboration
For many CPA firms, data leakage is becoming an increasing problem, with the potential to pose truly disastrous results for a company and its clients. For instance, in 2012, a public accounting firm was contracted to perform financial statement auditing services for a client.