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Wireless Mesh Networks: the Only Wireless Solution for LA RIAs

Jul 21, 2015

As satellite offices and telecommuting become more mainstream for Los Angeles RIAs, traditional networks pose certain problems. A handful of wireless hotspots or wired connections will not be able to meet the needs of a geographically diverse ...

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How a Security Assessment Benefits Los Angeles CPAs

Jul 17, 2015

Security threats are constantly emerging, targeting businesses of all sizes. A security assessment will evaluate your Los Angeles CPA firm’s security posture. An assessment will provide your firm with: A roadmap to prepare your network to mitigate ...

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Do Los Angeles Financial Planners Need Image Based Backups?

Jul 17, 2015

For Los Angeles financial planners, reliable and secure backup methods are an industry mandate. Regulatory bodies require that all company and client records be copied and stored at a secure remote location and retrieved whenever reviews are needed. ...

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6 Network Penetration Testing Tips for Los Angeles CPAs

Jul 13, 2015

A skilled penetration testing expert can detect slightest cracks in your Los Angeles CPA firm’s technology infrastructure. Conducting penetration tests on your firewalls, hardware, and Wi-Fi might help you sleep better at night. Here are six ideas ...

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Dual Factor Authentication Tips for Los Angeles Investment Advisors

Jul 10, 2015

Dual factor authentication (DFA) is a security protocol that requires Los Angeles investment advisors to provide two ways of identifying themselves to access information or assets. It uses two of the three potential authentication categories listed ...

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Los Angeles CPAs Save Time with Paperless Document Management

Jul 07, 2015

Is your Los Angeles CPA office feeling claustrophobic with filing cabinets full of paper files? Have you ever thought about the storage costs of physical records or considered paperless document management? The accumulation of paper files in your ...

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3 Mobile Device Policy Tips for Los Angeles RIAs

Jul 06, 2015

Mobile devices are now a central part of workplace communications. They allow Los Angeles RIAs to interact with clients and grow the firm from anywhere. However, the convenience and flexibility are also risky because smartphones and tablets can ...

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Why Image Backups are Ideal for Los Angeles CPAs

Jul 02, 2015

Has your Los Angeles CPA firm performed an image backup to protect your sensitive client data? Has your company ever experienced a hardware failure due to malware, a virus, or an environmental mishap like spilled coffee? A computer image backup ...

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Why Data Leakage Should Matter to Los Angeles CPAs

Jun 26, 2015

Data leakage is the unauthorized transfer of information from a computer to outside of your Los Angeles CPA firm. As an accounting professional, information (or your client data) is the center of your world. Making sure your physical and electronic ...

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Why Los Angeles CPAs Should Use Dual Factor Authentication

Jun 22, 2015

Does your Los Angeles CPA firm use dual factor authentication, also known as two-factor authentication? A complex, unique password is good protection against having your data compromised by digital intruders. Regardless of how random your password ...

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LA RIAs: Have You Planned for Windows Server 2003 End of Life?

Jun 19, 2015

Are you aware of the Windows Server 2003 End of Life (EOL) date on July 14, 2015? After that point, support ends. Is your Los Angeles investment advisor firm still running Windows Server 2003? Be aware that new threats and vulnerabilities will not ...

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