Set Up Basic Security Measures
There are basic security measures every accounting firm and tax professional should set up to protect sensitive business and client information. These security steps ensure your accounting firm protects sensitive taxpayer information and maintains compliance with FTC Safeguards Rule. While we outlined things your accounting firms should know about the FTC Safeguards Rule, this post […]
Create an Implementation Plan
In a recent blog post, we outlined the three things your account firm should know to comply with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Safeguards Rule. The network security rule ensures financial institutions, like your accounting firm, are equipped to protect sensitive consumer information by methods like safeguards rule implementation plan. As part of the Rule, […]
Things You Should Know About The FTC Safeguards Rule
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently amended its cornerstone Safeguards Rule to ensure financial institutions adequately protect consumer information. The FTC amended the rule to provide more guidance on complying with specific requirements. As a professional accounting firm that handles sensitive information, you must understand the main requirements of the FTC Safeguards Rule, how the […]
What is a Data Security Plan: 3 Steps to Create Yours Today
Creating a Data Security Plan for your accounting firm is an essential step to safeguarding your business documents and sensitive client information. In the U.S., creating a written Data Security Plan is required of all tax professionals and should include several key elements to remain in compliance with federal regulations. This post covers the basics […]
Avoid Become a Victim of Social Engineering
Donna realized her mistake as soon as it happened, but it was too late. At 75, Donna was pretty tech-savvy: she kept up with the grandchildren on GooglePhotos, stayed away from Facebook and its data mining, and used her phone to text, laughing at the awful autocorrect messages that arise every-so-often. Then, she gave away […]
The Small Business Guide to Managed IT Services
If you’re a small business owner you know the importance of making sure your clients can trust you with their money and their information. But sometimes making sure all of your business systems are running smoothly and securely takes too much precious time and energy. At ABL Computers we understand how hard it can be […]
How AI Changes The Hacking Game
Most of us know about artificial intelligence and probably use it every day. We hear “artificial intelligence” and think of robots, acting and operating like human beings. We use personal assistants on our phones or in our homes powered by AI. But there is more to know about AI when it comes to security. What […]
