Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Empowering Your Business Against Digital Threats
As we enter October, we’re not just stepping into fall—we’re also embarking on Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Since 2004, this annual initiative has been a cornerstone of national efforts to enhance digital security awareness and preparedness. At ABL Computers, we’re committed to helping businesses like yours navigate the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats. The Importance of […]
Securing Your Financial Firm: The Network Layer Approach
In today’s digital landscape, the security of your financial firm’s network is paramount. As CPAs and accountants, you understand the value of organization and structure in managing finances. The same principles apply to your network security. At ABL Computers, we believe in implementing a Network Layer Approach to safeguard your sensitive data and maintain the […]
Safeguarding Your Financial Firm: Essential Cybersecurity Practices for the Summer Season
Now that it is summertime, many accounting and financial professionals are taking well-deserved vacations. However, this period of relaxation can also present significant cybersecurity risks for your firm. Hackers are increasingly targeting businesses during holiday seasons and vacation periods, taking advantage of reduced staffing and potential lapses in security protocols. At ABL Computers, we understand […]
Security Compliance Tips for Property Management Companies
Property managers take care of residential or commercial properties on behalf of the investment owners. They schedule maintenance, source and support tenants, respond to service requests, as well as maintain a positive cash flow for each property. The business of property management, once entirely manual, had now smoothly transitioned into the digital world. Document management, […]
Cybersecurity for Small Business Owners: An Essential Guide
Every year, the cybersecurity needs of small business owners increase. The requirement to protect sensitive data combined with the growing landscape of hackers and malware means that due diligence now requires quite extensive security measures. Where small businesses once considered themselves too small to be viable targets, they now need more robust digital defenses than […]
Don’t Fall Victim to Cybersecurity Crimes During the Holidays
Hackers stay busy during the holiday season. Not only are more people distracted by the holiday season, which means that your accounting firm’s data may be unattended, but there may be more transactions moving through the system during this busy time of year. Security for accounting firms is critical at any time of the year, […]
Why Accountants Need a Written Information Security Policy (WISP): Protecting Your Firm from Major Fines and Lawsuits
In today’s digital world, accounting firms are entrusted with more sensitive client data than ever before. With the ever-present threat of data breaches and cyberattacks, having a comprehensive plan to keep this information secure is not just a good idea—it’s a necessity. This blog post is dedicated to shedding light on the critical importance of […]
Navigating Cybersecurity Solutions: The Right Choices for Your Growing Accounting Firm
How do we navigate cybersecurity solutions? There was a time when a few locks and an office safe were all an accounting firm needed to maintain secure records. Accountants have always prided themselves on maintaining the utmost security in order to assure clients that their finances are in good hands. Of course, the time of […]
Backing Up During Tax Season: The Best Practices to Carry with You
Tax season is a time of year when many of us are reminded about how important it is to backup our data and records. We need to focus on this so we don’t inadvertently let anything slip through the cracks. It is often easier said than done though. Learning about the best ways to backup […]
The 7 Upsides of IT Services for Accounting Firms You Should Know About
There are more than 46,000 accounting firms throughout the United States. Some of these firms are massive with brand-name clients and other huge accounts, and some are more or less “mom-and-pop” shops that assist people within their local communities. Regardless of their size, all of these firms can benefit from using IT services. Today, we […]
