Outsourcing responsibility for data security can reduce risk

Which of the following are two key methods hackers use to steal information?

Infected hardware and software

Malware and phishing

DOSS and phishing

Malware and DOSS

What is malware?

Infected hardware

Malicious software

An infected computer programme

A bug downloaded from the internet

What is phishing?

A method that encourages a click-through that compromises the user's system

Hardware that has been compromised

The theft of sensitive data

The act of compromising software

Why are accounting firms particularly vulnerable to hacking and other cyber-attacks?

Because they are very busy with their day to day work

Because they receive a lot of emails

Because they are unaware of the risks to their systems

Because they typically lack the IT manpower and expertise

What is an MSSP?

A multi-security service provider

A managed security service provider

An accountancy firm with the expertise to combat cyber crime

A separate firm contracted by the accounting firm

Why might an accounting firm want to partner with an MSSP?

Because it will be the law soon and companies may as well early-adopt to smooth the transition

Because the MSSP will introduce them to techniques they can go on to implement themselves without the help of the MSSP

Because it will reassure their clients

Because they are better equipped than accountancy firms to combat threats

Why shouldn't accountancy firms rush to partner with MSSPs?

Because they may be able to build the capability in-house

Because the relationship requires a great deal of trust and selection and vetting should take time

Because many MSSPs have proven to be unreliable

Because MSSPs are typically very expensive

Why do MSSP relationships benefit from being long term?

Because over the longer term the MSSP will offer lower cost services

Because you can only gain the trust of an organisation over a long period

Because it takes time for the MSSP to understand the detail of the business

Because it takes the MSSP a while to work out your company's particular risk

Which of these is not a key reason why working with an MSSP may be a good idea?

Protecting reputation

Risk reduction

Optimising cost

Managing complexity

Why should firms not veer into technology-based dialogue when selecting an MSSP?

Because firms should take a comprehensive approach and discuss things like implementation timelines and reporting

Because the MSSP may try to 'blind' those responsible for selecting them by discussing deliberately complex areas

Because the MSSP will probably already have a good understanding of the technology side of the business

Because not everyone understands it

Outsourcing responsibility for data security can reduce risk

Which of the following are two key methods hackers use to steal information?

What is malware?

What is phishing?

Why are accounting firms particularly vulnerable to hacking and other cyber-attacks?

What is an MSSP?

Why might an accounting firm want to partner with an MSSP?

Why shouldn't accountancy firms rush to partner with MSSPs?

Why do MSSP relationships benefit from being long term?

Which of these is not a key reason why working with an MSSP may be a good idea?

Why should firms not veer into technology-based dialogue when selecting an MSSP?

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