Cybersecurity for Accounting Practices: Implementing and Maintaining an Effective Data Security Plan
Recording of a 110-minute CPE video webinar with Q&A
This webinar will discuss the common cyber threats to accounting practices and walk firms through the process of structuring a data security plan to safeguard client data and prevent data breaches.
Outline
- Cybersecurity in an accounting practice: introduction
- Why accounting firms get targeted
- The evolving threat landscape
- Understanding your risks
- Identifying cyber risks specific to accounting firms
- Data security requirements (IRS, FTC, PCI, etc.)
- Core security controls
- Implementing key technical controls
- Implementing human controls
- Preparing for disaster
- Backups
- Incident response plan
- Cyber Insurance
- Governance and on-going risk assessment
- Resources
Benefits
The panel will cover these and other critical issues:
- Understand today’s top cyber threats targeting CPA practices
- Learn IRS and FTC data security requirements
- Gain insights into practical security controls and risk assessments
- Explore strategies for incident response, resilience, and cyber insurance
Faculty
Frank Ferrara
CEO
Ferrara IT Services
Mr. Ferrara is the Founder and CEO of Ferrara IT Services, a Managed IT and Cybersecurity provider supporting... | Read More
Mr. Ferrara is the Founder and CEO of Ferrara IT Services, a Managed IT and Cybersecurity provider supporting law firms, nonprofits, financial services, and healthcare organizations nationwide. With more than a decade of experience advising executives, he specializes in aligning technology with business goals—helping organizations modernize infrastructure, strengthen cybersecurity, and turn IT investments into measurable business value. Under his leadership, Ferrara IT has become a trusted partner for companies seeking to reduce technical debt, improve efficiency, and build resilience against cyber threats. Mr. Ferrara frequently speaks on risk management, compliance, and how strategic IT investments can drive organizational growth and security.
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Jeffrey Leitheiser
Senior Solutions Engineer
Ferrara IT Services
Mr. Leitheiser is the Senior Solutions Engineer and Head of Cybersecurity at Ferrara IT, where he leads the... | Read More
Mr. Leitheiser is the Senior Solutions Engineer and Head of Cybersecurity at Ferrara IT, where he leads the design and implementation of secure IT infrastructures for clients across highly regulated industries. With over 22 years of experience in enterprise IT, including service as a U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer, Mr. Leitheiser brings deep expertise in Microsoft 365, Zero Trust architecture, and advanced cyber defense practices. He also holds a master’s degree in Cybersecurity Technology and top industry certifications such as CISSP and MCSE.
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