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3 Tips for Protecting Client Data
in Los Angeles Accounting Firms
Courtesy of FPA Technology Services, Inc.
http://www.TechGuideforLACPAs.com
Sponsored by http://www.TechGuideforLACPAs.com
Craig PollackFounder & CEO
Here are 3 strategies you can
leverage in your business to
protect your client’s business,
your firm’s reputation, and
mitigate risk of data loss
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Craig PollackFounder & CEO
1. Reward Compliance to
Client Data Security Policies
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Positive reinforcement with
firm-wide emails reminding
your peers about the benefits
of protecting client data
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and best practices can
resonate more than calling
people on the carpet for
leaving their cabinet unlocked
by accident
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2. Contract a Proactive
Third Party Security Audit
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At the most basic level,
penetration tests check on the
vulnerabilities of the perimeter
of your network including:
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• Firewalls and DMZ
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• Intrusion Detection or
Prevention Systems
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• Wi-Fi Intrusion Prevention
Systems (WIPS) or better yet,
only use of Wi-Fi for guest or
mobile devices
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Getting a penetration test on
your network can keep you out
of the dog house, and maintain
the confidence of your clients
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3. TCOB with Your BYOD
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If senior mobile employees
insist on using a device
of their choosing,
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make sure it meets your
firm’s requirements on
data protection before it
goes out into the wild
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Bottom Line
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Protecting client data means
ensuring your people,
processes and technology are
all aligned to prioritize privacy
and security over personal
preference and convenience
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Do you have another strategy
for protecting client data?
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Craig PollackFounder & CEO
What have you done to
mitigate risk of data loss?
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Craig PollackFounder & CEO
Please share your thoughts
in the section for Comments
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