3 Tips for Protecting Client Data in Los Angeles Accounting Firms (SlideShare)

3 Tips for Protecting Client Data

in Los Angeles Accounting Firms

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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




1. Reward Compliance to

Client Data Security Policies




Positive reinforcement with

firm-wide emails reminding

your peers about the benefits

of protecting client data




and best practices can

resonate more than calling

people on the carpet for

leaving their cabinet unlocked

by accident




2. Contract a Proactive

Third Party Security Audit




At the most basic level,

penetration tests check on the

vulnerabilities of the perimeter

of your network including:




• Firewalls and DMZ




• Intrusion Detection or

Prevention Systems




• Wi-Fi Intrusion Prevention

Systems (WIPS) or better yet,

only use of Wi-Fi for guest or

mobile devices




Getting a penetration test on

your network can keep you out

of the dog house, and maintain

the confidence of your clients




3. TCOB with Your BYOD




If senior mobile employees

insist on using a device

of their choosing,




make sure it meets your

firm’s requirements on

data protection before it

goes out into the wild




Bottom Line




Protecting client data means

ensuring your people,

processes and technology are

all aligned to prioritize privacy

and security over personal

preference and convenience




Do you have another strategy

for protecting client data?




What have you done to

mitigate risk of data loss?




Please share your thoughts

in the section for Comments

below


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