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protecting your mobile device

October 2018 edition of PCPS IT Corner with Roman Roman H. Kepczyk, CPA, CITP, CGMA

The use of mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets have become a standard operating practice for most CPAs who use them to access critical firm information and resources when they are away from the office. Unfortunately, many firms take a non-standard approach to allowing these devices to connect to the firm’s resources which could inadvertently put the firm’s information and network at risk. The solution is to develop a comprehensive mobile device policy and mandate adherence to security best practices. Below are considerations for protecting your mobile devices.