CIS Controls Deep Dive #3 – Data Protection and Why It Matters (Especially in Finance)

CIS Controls Deep Dive #3 – Data Protection and Why It Matters (Especially in Finance)

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…

CIS Control 2: Securing Your Small Business Through Software Management

CIS Control 2: Securing Your Small Business Through Software Management

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…

Take Control of Your Tech: How Managed IT Services Fuel Growth and Protect Your Small Business

Take Control of Your Tech: How Managed IT Services Fuel Growth and Protect Your Small Business

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…

Why Data Backup is Crucial for Small Businesses

Why Data Backup is Crucial for Small Businesses

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…

Protecting Your Accounting Firm from Data Disasters: IT Essentials You Need

Protecting Your Accounting Firm from Data Disasters: IT Essentials You Need

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…

Why Cybersecurity is a Must for Small Financial Firms

Why Cybersecurity is a Must for Small Financial Firms

Hey there, small business owners in the financial world! We know you’ve got your hands full juggling clients, crunching numbers, and making sure everything runs smoothly. But there’s one thing you can’t afford to overlook—cybersecurity. Whether you’re a small investment firm, a CPA, or a financial advisor, protecting sensitive financial information is crucial, both for…