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IRS Compliance Blog: Expert Cybersecurity Insights for a Secure Future

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Welcome to Cybersecurity in 2024: A Guide for Tax Professionals

Master IRS and FTC 2024 cybersecurity guidelines to protect taxpayer information. Essential for every tax professional.

IRS Publication 4557: Essential Guide to Safeguarding Taxpayer Data

Master tax data security with IRS Publication 4557 insights: Learn key strategies for protecting client information and ensure compliance with federal law.

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There is a tremendous amount of information on cybersecurity, the GLBA, the FTC Safeguards Rule, and IRS compliance.  The best way forward is to start with the basics.

IRS Compliance Essentials

IRS Publication 4557: Essential Guide to Safeguarding Taxpayer Data

Master tax data security with IRS Publication 4557 insights: Learn key strategies for protecting client information and ensure compliance with federal law.

Navigating the Cloud: Compliance Essentials for Today's Tax Preparers

Discover essential strategies for tax preparers to ensure compliance and data security in the cloud, while avoiding common pitfalls and legal risks.

PTIN Renewal and Cybersecurity: What Tax Pros Need to Know

Ensure compliance with IRS cybersecurity regulations by renewing your PTIN and implementing a WISP. Learn more about PTIN renewal and cybersecurity here.

Cybersecurity for Tax Professionals: IRS Compliance Basics

Enhance your understanding of Cybersecurity for Tax Professionals with Bellator Cyber's expert guide on IRS compliance and data safety.

Data Encryption for Tax Professionals: Best Practices Explained

Discover essential data encryption practices for tax professionals, including strong encryption methods, key management, and compliance considerations.

Creating a WISP to Safeguard Client Data in Tax Preparation

Safeguard your tax preparation business from cyber threats by creating a WISP that satisfies IRS data security regulations. We'll show you how.

Business Security Strategies

Shielding Tax Pros from Advanced Phishing Tactics

Explore essential strategies to combat advanced phishing tactics in the tax industry and safeguard sensitive financial data.

Free Cybersecurity Incident Response Plan Template for Accountants

Discover a free cybersecurity incident response plan template for tax preparers to ensure IRS compliance and protect clients' financial data.

What is an Incident Response Plan? A Guide for Tax Professionals

What is an Incident Response Plan? Discover its pivotal role in securing data for tax professionals. Explore its significance and implementation.

Social Engineering: How Tax Professionals Can Prevent Attacks

Learn how to protect yourself from social engineering attacks targeting tax professionals, including common tactics used and prevention strategies.

Security Fundamentals

What is Hashing in Cybersecurity: Password Security Mastery

Discover the basics of hashing in cybersecurity and how it bolsters your password security to safeguard your sensitive data.

Antivirus Software in the New Age - Security Six Part One

Legacy antivirus is outdated compared to modern EDR technology, which monitors computers and servers in order to detect and quarantine malicious programs.

Backups for Sensitive Client Information - Security Six

There are a number of ways to maintain backups of your data, however there are many more critical reasons to backup your data than most are familiar with.

VPN Security: What You Need to Know - Security Six

Properly configuring a VPN is a major step in securing for your tax preparation business. There are many kinds of virtual private networks you should know.

Preventing Cyber Attacks: Employee Training for Tax Preparers

Discover how employee training in cybersecurity can prevent data breaches and cyber attacks in tax preparation businesses. Tips to design an effective program.

Firewall Configuration for Your Tax Prep Business - Security Six

Installing and configuring a proper firewall is vital for securing the network for your tax business as there are many different kinds of firewalls.
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