Elements of Successful Cybersecurity
Digital transformation means that organizations must be proactive about their cybersecurity. Not only are there more ways to be attacked than ever before, but cybersecurity breaches are also constantly changing and hackers are becoming more sophisticated. Without proper cybersecurity, the organization’s critical activities are at risk and the potential for reputational damage is real. Successful…
GRF CPAs & Advisors Makes List of Best Firms for Young Accountants
Following GRF CPAs & Advisor’s (GRF) recognition earlier this year as one of Accounting Today’s 2020 Best Accounting Firms to Work for in the Midsized Firms category, the firm has been honored once again. In their new report, Accounting Today singles out the members of the Best Accounting Firms to Work For that are most…
Elements of Successful Cybersecurity
Government Contractors are more reliant on technology than ever before to deliver on their obligations. The integration of digital technology into all aspects of the organization, or digital transformation, provides a number of new opportunities, but it also provides the possibility for additional security issues. Not only are there more ways to be attacked than…
IT Security is More Critical than Ever for Government Contractors
By Melissa Musser, CPA, CITP, CISA, Principal With employees working from home, many government contractors (particularly smaller organizations) are more concerned than ever about information technology (IT) security. The issue is of even greater concern to organizations whose employees use their personal laptops and other electronic equipment to do their job remotely. With this in…
The IRS Releases this Year’s Dirty Dozen Tax Scams
Each year, the IRS compiles a list of 12 common tax scams that taxpayers may encounter during the year. This year, the “dirty dozen” list focuses on scams that target individual taxpayers, with special emphasis on aggressive and evolving schemes related to COVID-19 tax relief. Included on the list are scams related to Economic Impact Payments…
IT Security is More Critical than Ever for Nonprofits and Associations
By Melissa Musser, CPA, CITP, CISA, Principal With employees working from home, many nonprofits and associations (particularly smaller organizations) are more concerned than ever about information technology (IT) security. The issue is of even greater concern to organizations whose employees use their personal laptops and other electronic equipment to do their job remotely. With this…
Checklists for Privacy, IT and Third-Party Risk
Assess your organization’s risk with these checklists Is your organization focused on the right issues when it comes to privacy, IT asset protection and third party risk management? To help clients identify and prioritize the most critical risks, GRF has developed comprehensive checklists that highlight vulnerable areas for most organizations. Use these checklists to analyze…
Consider a Virtual CISO to Meet Your Current Cybersecurity Challenges
By: Melissa Musser, CPA, CITP, CISA, Risk & Advisory Services Principal, and Darren Hulem, IT and Risk Analyst The COVID-19 crisis, with a new reliance on working from home and an overburdened healthcare system, has opened a new door for cybercriminals. New tactics include malicious emails claiming the recipient was exposed COVID-19, to attacks on…