{"id":118110,"date":"2024-03-13t00:00:29","date_gmt":"2024-03-13t04:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"\/\/www.g005e.com\/?p=118110"},"modified":"2024-05-09t10:04:28","modified_gmt":"2024-05-09t14:04:28","slug":"by-donny-shimamoto-cybersecurity-for-accountants-six-action-steps-to-mitigate-cybersecurity-risks-donny","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/\/www.g005e.com\/2024\/03\/13\/by-donny-shimamoto-cybersecurity-for-accountants-six-action-steps-to-mitigate-cybersecurity-risks-donny\/","title":{"rendered":"six steps to battle cybersecurity risks"},"content":{"rendered":"

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by donny shimamoto
\ncybersecurity for accountants<\/em><\/p>\n

when it comes to cybersecurity, one risk aspect to consider is whether or not the steps you\u2019ve taken to protect clients\u2019 pii will stand up in court in the event of litigation related to a data breach or damages to a client because of a cybersecurity issue caused by your firm. during litigation, opposing counsel will often bring in cybersecurity experts to describe cybersecurity best practices\u2014which are often a higher level of controls than just compliance.<\/p>\n

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be sure to consult with both your cybersecurity advisor and legal counsel to determine which controls you may still want to implement even if you qualify for some of the exemptions. many controls, like the ones identified in the ftc<\/a> exception, do not cost much to implement and can demonstrate that you still fulfilled your professional obligation to protect clients\u2019 data\u2014reducing your litigation risk.<\/p>\n

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your responsibilities and obligations as a tax practitioner can be overwhelming because of all the complexities and jargon, as well as the risks and technologies in the cybersecurity space. however, hopefully these guidelines will help you feel a little more comfortable discussing cybersecurity with your it service provider or cybersecurity advisor.<\/p>\n

ensure that you understand your cybersecurity risk posture and that you\u2019ve met the compliance requirements. you can do this by following this action plan:<\/p>\n

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  1. determine if you have an it security policy<\/strong>\n