Compounding the already existing cybersecurity threats, the physical shift to working from home has the potential to put the protection of client data, software, and hardware under even greater stress. This month’s column focuses on free materials for CPAs, including resources that may be new to readers. The Center for Internet Security and CSO Online, plus the items in the Sidebar, are just a few of many resources to help secure the remote technology environment.
Center for Internet Security
The Center for Internet Security, Inc. (CIS) is a nonprofit organization that provides access to its cybersecurity best practices, controls and benchmark tools, and threat advisories on its website (https://www.cisecurity.org). Although most CIS resources are targeted to IT professionals, there are several tools that accountants can use for their own practices, advice for clients, or just general information. The Cybersecurity Threats webpage (https://www.cisecurity.org/cybersecurity-threats/) provides a list of the top 10 malware sources, the most common data breach types (e.g., phishing, stolen credentials), and the current general alert level.
An easy and quick resource is the Daily Tips…
