When it comes to protecting business data, data backups and disaster recovery are often considered the same thing, acting as an insurance policy of sorts. The reality is, while they do work together to provide a holistic solution, they serve 2 different purposes.
AI is transforming the way businesses operate, but it is also changing the way cybercriminals attack. One of the fastest-growing risks organizations now face is deepfake-enabled fraud. Deepfakes use AI to replicate a person’s voice, likeness, or communication style with remarkable accuracy by training AI models with publicly available content such as webinars, social media videos, interviews, or conference appearances that feature the intended target of impersonation. Through this, attackers can create convincing impersonations of executives or trusted employees.
During the chaos of tax season, CPA firms find themselves under the pressure to manage workloads, meet deadlines, and safeguard their sensitive client data. Cybercriminals are aware of this and take advantage of the busy season. Accounting firms are prime targets for attack because of the vast amounts of confidential data they hold, anything from social security numbers to sensitive financial credentials.
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It’s not just large corporation that have high technology demands, smaller businesses are held by the same standards, but often without the luxury of a full in-house IT team. This is why more small businesses are turning to managed IT service providers (MSPs) to support their infrastructure, protect their data, and guide their long-term IT strategy.
As businesses continue to embrace the latest and greatest in technology and AI, internal data security risks have become just as dangerous as external cyber threats. Working remotely is the new norm, cloud infrastructure is replacing physical servers to support daily operations, and AI integrations are woven into many aspects of your technology. Through these evolutions, organizations face a growing list of internal vulnerabilities.
CPAs and accounting firms are responsible for handling and storing highly sensitive information, including confidential financial records or social security numbers. The value of this data make these organizations prime targets for cyber threats, and with such high risk comes high expectations for compliance regulations. Upholding ethical standards, managing evolving tax and reporting requirements, and ensuring ongoing protection of client data are critical for a successful firm. Failure to do so damages not only your bottom line, but your reputation.
Earlier last week, United Airlines experienced a major technology failure that led to a nationwide grounding of all it’s mainline flights. The issue stemmed from a breakdown of one of their internal platforms that’s used for flight planning, crew scheduling, and weight calculations. Though the system was eventually restored, the disruption impacted airports across the country, leading to over a thousand delays and dozens of cancellations. While United confirmed it was not caused by a cyberattack, the incident shows just how must operations rely on the seamless
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Mobile applications are quickly becoming the popular option over their web based version. In recent study done by Appdome, 52% of consumers today prefer engaging on a mobile app than it’s web version. As businesses utilize mobile devices more and more, the preference for a mobile app version is perferable to being stuck to a desktop computer, or even lugging around a laptop.
The way we work has evolved, but so have the risks. Whether your team is fully remote, hybrid, or occasionally mobile, the need to protect your business from cyber threats has never been greater. With employees accessing sensitive data across devices and locations, business leaders must take a proactive approach to cybersecurity. Read on to learn more about building a secure and resilient remote workforce.
Businesses of all sizes rely on their IT systems to operate efficiently and stay competitive. Small businesses, in particular, are often juggling multiple tasks and responsibilities, which can make it challenging to keep up with ever-evolving technology needs and cybersecurity threats.
