Dr. Sangeeta Chhabra, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Ace Cloud Hosting, has authored an expert opinion article titled “Key Steps to Improving Threat Prevention in Your Accounting Firm”, featured in CPA Practice Advisor.
In the piece, Dr. Chhabra explains why accountants, as custodians of highly sensitive financial data, are prime targets for cybercriminals. She outlines how threats extend beyond phishing emails and ransomware to include mishandled files, overheard conversations, and insider risks.
Dr. Chhabra stresses the need for a layered defense strategy with measures such as data access controls, multifactor authentication, regular updates, endpoint protection, and vendor screening. She also emphasizes the importance of building a security-first culture where leadership commitment and practical employee training play a central role.