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title: EPOCH, Inc. | Accounting FAQ
description: EPOCH, Inc. works with accounting firms to minimize downtime and secure client data.
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# Accounting Firm & Cybersecurity FAQ

### Why do accounting firms need specialized IT support?

Accounting firms handle sensitive financial and tax information that must be protected from cyber threats. Specialized IT support helps ensure data security, regulatory compliance, system reliability, and efficient workflows during busy tax seasons.

### How can IT support help protect client financial data?

An MSP can implement multi-factor authentication, advanced endpoint protection, email security, encrypted backups, access controls, and ongoing monitoring to reduce the risk of data breaches and ransomware attacks.

### What cybersecurity risks do accounting firms face?

Common risks include phishing attacks, ransomware, business email compromise, credential theft, and unauthorized access to financial systems.

### How do you help accounting firms during tax season?

We provide proactive monitoring, rapid support, system maintenance, backup verification, and strategic planning to help minimize downtime during critical deadlines.

### Can you support QuickBooks and other accounting applications?

Yes. We can assist with software deployment, troubleshooting, updates, integrations, user access management, and cloud migrations for many accounting platforms.

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### What happens if our firm experiences a cyberattack?

We follow a documented incident response process that includes threat containment, recovery, forensic investigation support, and restoring business operations as quickly as possible.

### How often should accounting firms perform security assessments?

At minimum, annually. However, ongoing vulnerability management and continuous monitoring provide the best protection.

### Can remote employees securely access firm resources?

Yes. Secure remote access solutions such as VPNs, conditional access policies, and multi-factor authentication allow employees to work safely from anywhere.

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