You’ve worked hard to get your practice to where it is today. It’s tough out there.
Especially for small businesses.
We should know. We’re one of them.
As well as rising to the daily challenges of running your practice, you’re probably aware of the emerging threat of cyber crime.
Issues relating to cyber risks, like ransomware attacks, business interruption, data breaches or theft of customer data are the biggest ongoing threats to an accountancy firm’s reputation.
“With the increase in the remote work workforce…there has been a 300% increase in cyberattacks on accounting practices of all sizes” – Accounting Today
We’re going to assume you’ve prudently invested in robust technology and information security processes to minimise the chances of your firm becoming a victim.
But approximately 605,000 organisations per week are targeted by cyber criminals, just in the UK. And cyber criminals are getting more sophisticated.
Would you know what to tell a journalist if your practice was a victim of cybercrime?
In 2024, we received on average four enquiries per week from small businesses who needed communications support following a cyber incident.
These firms had the right IT support in place. They needed help and support dealing with the unfolding communications challenges.
By the time they’d found us, it was already too late to start planning a response.
Businesses in this situation are playing catch up and seeking expensive ad-hoc support.
If your business is unfortunate enough to be a victim, your clients will be relying on you for on precise, up-to-the-minute communication that reassures them that you are in control.