We’ve Come a Long Way

– Today anyone can easily share files globally using any file-sharing platform available. However, if you are sending important files, you should consider the possibility of the files being intercepted and the information being exposed to the wrong hands. Therefore, consider using a super secure file transfer service that utilizes encryption in stored files as well as files in transit, such as the ICFiles.

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Lay a Safe, Secure Foundation

– Financial documents should be stored or shared in an encrypted and safe manner. Since accountants are constantly dealing with client financial information, they should consider looking for a file sharing system that offers end-to-end encryption, secured file storage, and compliance to data security regulations, among other features that ensure total data security. Such features are not found on freely available file-sharing options or emails but can be found on secure systems like the ICFiles.

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It’s a Battle Out There

– Tax professionals are highly targeted by cybercriminals due to the nature of client data they hold. If client data is compromised during a file transfer or in their storage, it would mean financial and reputation loss, among other damages. Therefore, enrolled agents should consider trusted secure file transfer services when sharing files with their clients and when filing taxes. One such service is the ICFiles, a product of Service2client.

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Still Unbreakable After All These Years

– Clients may find sharing files with their bookkeepers online an easy task. However, this is done while neglecting the risks involved if the information gets into the wrong hands. Cybercriminals are always looking for financial information such as tax documents, bank account details, credit card details, etc. To protect client information and their business, bookkeepers should consider secure file sharing specifically made for sharing financial information.

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Time to Discover Your Italian Roots

— CPAs should not risk sending confidential client data on emails or freely available platforms whose transmissions are not necessarily encrypted and can expose the information to the wrong hands. Instead, they should consider using a platform specifically designed to upload and download documents easily and securely. Besides, state and federal guidelines require client accounting information to be kept secure and confidential, failure to which there are stiff penalties.

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Without Secure Encryption, Heads Will Roll

–  Although legal professionals are not known to be tech-savvy, situations such as lawyers working remotely have necessitated the adoption of technology tools. Lawyers and law firms may opt for an email to share and circulate documents, but to maintain legal professional privilege with their clients, they need to replace insecure email attachments with a secure platform that offers end-to-end file encryption. Access files securely from anywhere. A breach will ruin a client’s life and lawyer’s reputation.

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Learn How to Safeguard Your Documents Like the Infamous

– Government agencies are not exempt from security threats that have cost billions in damages. These agencies hold confidential, classified, and personal information that cyber criminals find valuable. Therefore, government agencies must share files using systems that include a high level of security and comply with set regulations such as those on cloud service offerings by FedRAMP. ICFiles file sharing prioritizes security and compliance to ensure government agencies remain efficient and compliant.

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In Business, it’s a Battlefield

– Banking is synonymous with money, and this is a prime interest for cybercriminals. To ensure confidence and peace of mind when sharing confidential files, consideration should be placed on the file-sharing platforms used. Although there are many available options, it is advisable to check for features that assure high-level security and compliance with security regulations. Such features should include encryption, the ability to transfer large files simultaneously, and different access privileges.

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It’s No Secret That Security is Job #1

– Investment advisors work with a lot of clients’ confidential information, such as account statements, tax returns, estate planning, and a host of other valuable data. Safely storing and exchanging this sensitive information should be a top priority for investment advisors. It is crucial to employ a secure file transfer method with different layers of security and only allows access to authorized parties to help safeguard against data breaches during transfer.

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