Cyber Security for Accounting Firms
Since 2020, cyber attacks on accounting firms have increased by 300%. Accountancy forms have always been targets for cyber criminals due to their access to confidential information. In recent years, this vulnerability of accountancy forms has increased by the rise in remote working (and employees using personal devices and unsecured public WiFi networks) and cloud services (data stored in the cloud is more vulnerable to attacks if not adequately protected). Now, it is more important than ever for accountancy firms to focus on cyber security training for their staff and invest in upgrading their cyber security protocols.
How Our Managed Cyber Security Services Can Help Accountancy Firms
Cyber security needs to be a key priority for the finance industry, and every accounting firm should be investing in cyber security services to protect their sensitive financial data, remain compliant with regulations and maintain their reputation. In the “The Year Ahead: 2024 in Accounting” report, 57% of accounting firms cited cybersecurity risks as the top technology challenge facing their firm. It’s clear that a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy is the best way to ensure your firm is safe from attacks and breaches.
At Obsidian Networks, we offer a range of cyber security services to help your accountancy firm resist malicious attacks.
Cyber Security Monitoring
We offer proactive 24/7 security monitoring to ensure that all your clients’ confidential information is fully protected. Our experienced team monitors for all types of threats, such as malware, phishing, insider threats, code injection attacks, and DNS tunnelling, to ensure your firm is safe from data breaches and cyber attacks.
Internal & External Penetration Testing
Penetration testing allows us to assess any vulnerabilities in your networks which could be exploited by hackers. Investing in both internal and external penetration testing allows us to simulate attacks from outside your organisation (from hacktivists, nation states or cyber criminals) and inside your organisation (from those with authorised access, which can be malicious or accidental).
Cyber Essentials for Accounting Firms
Completing the NCSC’s Cyber Essentials Scheme, provided through the IASME Consortium, is the best way to demonstrate your firm’s commitment to cyber security and reassure trustees. A Cyber Essentials certification covers the basic technical controls that will help protect your accounting firm against the most common cyber attacks and threats, keeping your firm’s reputation and data safe. This government-backed scheme helps demonstrate your organisation’s commitment to cybersecurity to your clients and stakeholders.
At Obsidian Networks, our Cyber Essentials assessors are IASME-certified. We have years of experience in certifying businesses and organisations from a wide range of industries, including the financial services sector.
Cloud Services for Accounting Firms
From enabling remote working to task automation, cloud-based technology can be hugely beneficial to accounting firms of all sizes. Cloud services are easily scalable and can grow with you as your firm expands. The 2024 CPAFMA Technology Survey found that 65% of survey respondents are utilising an external cloud provider, showing how widespread cloud services have become in the accounting industry.
However, cloud services can make your financial data more vulnerable to attack if they are not properly secured.
At Obsidian Networks, our cloud service is flexible, secure and scalable as your business grows. It’s the perfect solution for accounting firms to keep their data secure, improve their communication and better meet the needs of their clients.
Our accounting cloud services include:
- Hosted services
- Web hosting services
- Email services.
Why Choose Us?
At Obsidian Networks, we’ve been providing reliable cyber security services since 2004. We have worked with a range of sectors and industries, from charities to universities. You can rely on our friendly and professional team to protect your accounting form and ensure your cyber security protocols are as effective as they can be.
Get in touch with a member of our helpful team today to learn more about improving your firm’s cybersecurity measures. Alternatively, fill out the form below, and we will be in touch as soon as possible.
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Strategy Meeting
At this strategy meeting, we will gain an understanding of your IT systems and show you how these could lead you to a Ransomware breach which may result in significant downtime and data loss.
IT System Proposal
We will send you an IT Support and Cybersecurity proposal detailing how we can protect you and your business.
Let’s get started!
Once you are happy to sign up with us, one of our dedicated account managers will walk you through our digital on-boarding process.
Strategy Meeting
At this strategy meeting, we will gain an understanding of your IT systems and show you how these could lead you to a Ransomware breach which may result in significant downtime and data loss.
IT System Proposal
We will send you an IT Support and Cybersecurity proposal detailing how we can protect you and your business.
Let’s get started!
Once you are happy to sign up with us, one of our dedicated account managers will walk you through our digital on-boarding process.