10 cybersecurity practices that create the best remote environment

As firms work remotely and cloud applications and security become more important than ever, accountants should be thinking about cybersecurity in new ways. As they say, the best defense is a good offense. But what may have worked in the past to protect you from hackers and other security threats is likely no longer sufficient as methods of attack become increasingly more sophisticated. There are, however, many cybersecurity strategies and controls that accounting firms can implement in order to significantly reduce the likelihood of a successful attack and minimize the resulting damage if attackers do gain access to systems. Here are some.