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Why Deloitte Got Hacked (And 6 Things Your Accounting Firm Can Learn From Their Mistakes)

The hacking of Deloitte proves that even industry giants aren’t immune to cyberattacks. Here you’ll see what it takes to minimise the risk of this happening to you. In an online world, you can never be too safe. This is especially true today when accounting firms rely on cloud-based systems more than ever before. But […] Read more

6 Security Questions to Ask When Outsourcing Accounting Services

More than half of all data breaches are the result of bad outsourcing decisions. Learn how to make sure you’re in the other half. Accounting is among the industries that have the most to gain from outsourcing. By focusing on what you do best, you can ensure superior services to your clients and add more […] Read more

The 6 Mistakes that Make It Easy for Cybercriminals to Hack Your Accounting Firm

Cloud-based systems can boost your efficiency and significantly reduce operating costs. But unless you ensure maximum security, they can do more harm than good. In the online business world, security should be your top priority. Hackers are getting increasingly good at attacking cloud-based systems. For this reason, having cutting-edge security measures in place is more […] Read more

WhatsApp breached by spyware

What happened? WhatsApp, a messaging application used by over 1.5 billion people, has been the victim of a cybersecurity breach. A loophole in the popular messaging app has allowed hackers to install spyware on smartphones through calling people using the app. The spyware could be transmitted onto the device whether or not the call has […] Read more

The Devil is in the Email

Accountants learn best from their peers Like all professional services providers, accountants see the most insightful and relevant learning opportunities coming from their peers. Hearing first-hand what other firms have done to solve specific problems in their business is when action takes place. The mantra of the smart man learning from someone else’s mistakes holds true. The problem with peer education around breaches and data security however, is it’s embarrassing and painful to […] Read more

What is SAML and why do you need it?

Stage two of the ATO’s operational framework is here with more accounting apps being mandated with Two Factor Authentication. This means imminent changes to the way accountants and their teams manage and control access to an ever increasing suite of cloud apps. This article will help you understand what’s coming from an operational perspective and […] Read more