James Jumes
Cyberattacks, Foreign Disinformation Campaigns Leverage Coronavirus Theme
AAFCPAs would like to remind clients that cyber criminals and other bad actors are often poised to capitalize on a crisis. In this case, cyber criminals and foreign governments are using the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic as a theme to lure individuals into making harmful clicks or actions. AAFCPAs reminds clients and their employees to be […]
Value-Based and Alternative Payment Methodologies Require a New Approach to Data Analysis, Reporting
Since the inception of electronic medical records and practice management systems, healthcare facility finance teams have had an overwhelming amount of data at their disposal that has gone largely underutilized. With the emergence of Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) and other alternative payment methodologies (APMs), providers have been asked to become more patient-focused, implementing care management […]
Membership Organization Revenue Management and Predictive Analytics
With the onset of the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s (FASB) Accounting Standard Update (ASU) 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, (ASC Topic 606) membership organizations face a complex accounting exercise when answering: What value are members receiving? The value question proves extremely complex when applying the five-step approach outlined in the new revenue standard—specifically, step […]
How Secure Is Your Physical Office Space?
Data and IT Security goes well beyond cyberspace. The security of your physical office space may also be at risk. A successful physical breach by an outsider could produce unauthorized access to packages, equipment, documents, as well as threats of theft and employee safety. AAFCPAs has outlined for your considerations some best practice recommendations to […]
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Held every October, National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) is a collaborative effort between government and industry to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity and to ensure that all Americans have the resources they need to be safer and more secure online. The Business & IT Security practice at AAFCPAs has published the following insights […]
IT Security Vulnerabilities Caused by Web Applications
Custom business applications are increasingly attractive because they allow companies to improve employee and customer user experiences with enhanced flexibility and efficiency. Some custom business app platforms tout that “creating your own custom apps is easy, even if your programming knowledge is non-existent.” However, this ease and accessibility can lead to unanticipated security vulnerabilities. According […]
Internet of Things (IoT) and Cyber Security
What Is IoT And How Do Hackers Infiltrate Your Devices? An increasing number of companies are installing Internet of Things (IoT) devices on their networks. IoT devices are typically “black box” devices, the inner workings of which are unknown to most users. For example, HVAC systems, smart fridges, computer printers, and even cars can contain […]
Configuration & Application Vulnerabilities in Cyber & IT Security
Despite the best efforts of IT teams, organizations continue to be plagued with IT security vulnerabilities in their systems by both internal and external threats. The most common vulnerabilities are poor configurations and outdated/unpatched systems or applications. These vulnerabilities may subject your organization to the risk of hackers gaining access to sensitive employee or client […]
Eye on Cyber: A Day in the Life of an Ethical Hacker
Listen to Podcasts: “Innovation, organization, and sophistication—these are the tools of cyber attackers as they work harder and more efficiently to uncover new vulnerabilities,” reports Symantec in their 2018 Internet Security Threat Report. Ethical hacking services are a great way for organizations to unearth security weaknesses before they can be exploited by online criminals. […]