June 9th Deadline for CPA, Accounting and Enrolled Agents, Is your Business Ready?

Is your CPA, Accounting Firm, and Business ready for the June 9th deadline?
The FTC Safeguards Rule is a set of regulations that requires financial institutions to protect customer information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. The rule applies to accounting firms, mortgage lenders, payday lenders, and other businesses that provide financial services.

Why does Your Business Need A Cybersecurity Risk Assessment?

When protecting your business from cybersecurity threats, the best thing you can do is perform a risk assessment. A risk assessment analyzes potential risks that can threaten your data and systems, and the potential losses resulting from a breach.  Every business should have a comprehensive cybersecurity risk assessment plan to ensure they are prepared for any potential threats.

5 Common Questions about FTC Safeguards Rules for Businesses with Less than 5,000 Consumer Records

Are you a small business owner with fewer than 5,000 consumer records? If so, you need to be aware of FTC Safeguards Rules. But don’t worry—we’ve got you covered! To help guide you through the process and make sure your biz is in compliance, here are the answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about FTC Safeguards Rules.

Four Holiday Tips for Staying Safe When You Shop Online

It's the Thanksgiving holiday in the U.S and Black Friday is an event that many people come to expect during the holiday season. I recall asking my 10 years old son, do you want to get up at 5 AM and go shopping with me to buy new computers or TV. “Yes, dad! I want to get up early and go with you.

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Why does this Uber hack matter to me?

On September 15, 2022, Uber (yes, the one we use to get around) was breached by social engineering.

Why should this matter to you?

“The hacker, who claimed to be 18 years old, told NYT he had sent a text message to an Uber employee and was able to persuade the staff member to reveal a password after claiming to be a corporate information technology personnel.