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Industry News: 4 ways to build resilience to digital risks in the COVID-19 era

4 ways to build resilience to digital risks in the COVID-19 era   By 2026, almost 26% of the world’s GDP could be based on internet-based and digitally-connected industries. Seizing digital opportunities begins with an understanding of digital risk; at a minimum, companies need to understand their total exposure. Following key principles of digital risk … Read more

Industry News: How is the Accounting Profession Dealing with the Pandemic?

How is the Accounting Profession Dealing with the Pandemic? Exactly how is the accounting world coping with the pandemic? That’s a topic that’s been top of mind for many of us in the accounting profession, and we here at The Growth Partnership  wanted to find out for ourselves. Every year, we issue The Rosenberg SurveyRosenberg Survey  , … Read more

Industry News: Researchers Say Machine Learning Boosts Defense Against Multi-Stage Cyber Attacks

Researchers Say Machine Learning Boosts Defense Against Multi-Stage Cyber Attacks February 8, 2021 A machine learning algorithm may give organizations a powerful and cost-effective tool for defending against attacks on vulnerable computer networks and cyber-infrastructure, often called zero-day attacks, according to researchers. These zero-day attacks can quickly overwhelm traditional defenses, resulting in billions of dollars … Read more

Industry News: Three cybercrime trends to prepare for in 2021

Three cybercrime trends to prepare for in 2021 Cyber breaches have become more common threats for businesses. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the digitalization of many companies and a shift to remote working. That increased first-quarter cybercrime 273% $8.64 million per breachnearly a third  in 2020 compared to 2019. The new and innovative ways hackers found to steal … Read more

Industry News: Suspected Chinese hackers used SolarWinds bug to spy on U.S. payroll agency – sources

Exclusive: Suspected Chinese hackers used SolarWinds bug to spy on U.S. payroll agency – sources By Christopher Bing, Jack Stubbs, Raphael Satter, Joseph Menn 6 MIN READ WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Suspected Chinese hackers exploited a flaw in software made by SolarWinds Corp to help break into U.S. government computers last year, five people familiar with the matter told Reuters, … Read more

Industry News: Have you heard about the ‘2021 Black CPA Centennial’ campaign?

Have you heard about the ‘2021 Black CPA Centennial’ campaign? As February marks the beginning of Black History Month, organizations across the accounting profession have marked the occasion by commemorating the 100th anniversary of John Cromwell Jr. becoming the first registered Black CPA with a new yearlong diversity program. On Monday, a number of prominent … Read more