Thanks for coming back for our deep dive on the Center for Internet Security controls for small business. This week we’ll look at CIS Control #5: Account Management and detail some practical steps you can take to secure and protect your business. Let’s go! As a small business owner, you might think, “I’m too small…
Picture this: It’s a typical Tuesday morning. You’re sipping your coffee, ready to dive into another day of business as usual. Suddenly, your computer screen freezes, displaying a menacing message: “Your data has been encrypted. Pay 50 Bitcoin to regain access.” In an instant, your small business’s worst nightmare has become a reality. For small…
Imagine this: It’s a typical Tuesday morning. You’re sipping your coffee, ready to dive into another day of helping your clients secure their financial futures. Then your phone rings. It’s your worst nightmare come true – there’s been a data breach. Suddenly, all those sensitive financial records, account details, and personal information you’ve been entrusted…
Welcome back to our deep dive series on CIS controls crucial for small business security. In our last post, we explored the importance of knowing your digital hardware assets – you can’t protect what you don’t know is on your network. Now, let’s turn our attention to CIS Control 2: Inventory and Control of Software…
Welcome to the first installment of our deep dive series on CIS controls that matter most for small business security. As a small business owner myself, I understand the unique challenges we face in protecting our digital assets. That’s why I’m creating this series to break down the most crucial CIS controls in a way…
As a small business owner, you’ve likely heard about the critical importance of cybersecurity. In today’s digital landscape, where cyber threats are constantly evolving, protecting your business’s digital assets is no longer optional—it’s essential. With the overwhelming amount of information out there, it can be challenging to know where to start. That’s why I want…
Essential Data Protection Strategies for Accounting and Financial Firms In the U.S., accounting and financial firms know just how important it is to stay on top of regulatory compliance. A huge part of that is making sure client data is fully protected. So, let’s take a closer look at what data protection really means and…
For small business owners, managing IT systems can be a time-consuming and complex task. However, a secure and efficient IT infrastructure is critical for business success. Managed and monitored IT services provide the expertise and resources to keep your business running smoothly, especially in key areas like data backup, cybersecurity, and proactive device monitoring. Data…
Imagine this: A hardware failure, cyberattack, or even a simple human error wipes out your critical business data. Without a backup, you could lose everything—customer records, financial data, contracts, and more. The cost of recovering lost data, if it’s even possible, can be astronomical. Beyond the financial impact, losing data can damage your reputation and…
Accounting firms hold some of the most sensitive financial data out there, making them prime targets for cyber threats. According to PwC, accounting and financial firms are 30% more likely to be the victim of a cyberattack than other companies. And the risk can be even greater for small firms, who get targeted due to…