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Facing unprecedented cybersecurity risks, accounting industry forced to rethink strategyAICPA Engage, Booth #1013-Accounting firms and professionals are facing the highest levels of cybersecurity risk in their careers. Further, experts predict the average cost to a business in the United States for a security breach to be $9.05M1-a number that would bankrupt many of today's accounting firms and small businesses. As a result, Right Networks, a Managed Service Provider (MSP) purpose-built for accounting firms and professionals, announced today an innovative three-tiered approach to address the growing cybersecurity risks within the accounting profession. "Most accounting firms and professionals aren't doing enough to combat a potential cybersecurity crisis within their organization, even when the inherent risks associated with that incident would be catastrophic," said Roman Kepczyk, Director of Firm Technology Strategy at Right Networks. "To overcome the rising threats we face, businesses need to consider the cloud for their business-critical applications, protect their workstations and continuously train their people. If each area isn't addressed, you put your business and your clients' businesses at risk." A three-tiered approach helps accounting firms and professionals successfully defend their business, using:
Right Networks offers a portfolio of security solutions tailored to the profession, including:
"Now is the time for accounting firms and professionals to re-evaluate their security strategy," said Roman Kepczyk. "Examine all areas of the business, starting with your critical business applications, your employee's security awareness and your workstations. Leaving any of these areas unchecked will leave you exposed to cyberattacks." To learn more about the Right Networks portfolio of security solutions, visit Booth #1013 at AICPA Engage or go here for more information. About Right Networks Right Networks offers accounting firms and professionals a comprehensive portfolio of managed IT solutions combined with deep expertise and guidance to make managing a modern, thriving and secure business easier. More than 8,000 accounting firms and 60,000 small to medium-sized businesses count on Right Networks to run their business every day.
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