Guide to Data Security, Compliance, & Outsourcing for Accounting Firms

Over the past year, we have seen an alarming increase in more sophisticated cyber threats targeting accounting firms of all sizes. Threat actors are using sophisticated forms of social engineering and AI, wire fraud transfers, and more to exploit CPA Firms through cyber extortion. Additionally, industry regulations have been enforced for tax preparers with additional data safeguard rules and penalties. What does it all mean? During this webinar, we will provide an update on how and why accounting firms are being targeted, a simplified breakdown of the specific IT regulations enforced by FTC, and deliver guidance on the IT solutions available to help build a stronger security plan to help maintain your hybrid workforce compliance for both your local and cloud networks.

Learning Objectives

• Cyber Landscape Update: Why are CPA Firms Being Targeted?
• How to Manage Data Security & Compliance
• Tips for Securing your Hybrid Workforce
• Benefits of an Outsourced IT Solution
• Questions you should be asking your IT provider

Presenter and Moderator Bios

Presenter: Christopher Stark, President and CEO, Cetrom

Christopher Stark is the President and CEO of Cetrom, an industry-leading provider of customizable and secure cloud hosting solutions for CPA Firms. With over 30 years of experience in all facets of the IT industry and holding some of the industry’s most prestigious technical certifications, Chris has a proven record of success cultivating and improving the technology experience for CPA Firms. 

Since founding the company in 2001, Stark has cemented Cetrom’s status as a leading provider of secure and custom cloud solutions for CPA Firms. One of Stark’s passions is to continuously find more ways to build upon the company’s strong customer service foundation, which is why providing the best and most secure service to customers will always be Cetrom’s number one goal. 

A Washington, D.C. native, Stark still resides in the metropolitan area today with his wife and four children.