IT Risk Advisory Services
Cybersecurity Expertise That Balances Risk and Performance
Risk Never Rests—Neither Do We. At AAFCPAs, we understand that cybersecurity isn’t just about protection—it’s about balance. Today’s organizations must defend against evolving threats while preserving efficiency, agility, and performance. Our IT Risk Advisory Solutions help organizations strengthen their cybersecurity posture, manage IT compliance, and reduce risk—without sacrificing operational efficiency.
AAFCPAs’ IT Security professionals deliver practical, right-sized, and cost-effective strategies that strengthen resilience and ensure compliance—without slowing you down. Whether you’re navigating emerging cyber risks or adapting to shifting regulations, we help you make informed, budget-conscious decisions that align with your business objectives.
Confidently secure. Operationally efficient. Always forward.
Comprehensive Risk Management Solutions to Protect Your Business
Clients often come to us with specific cybersecurity challenges—or simply knowing they need to strengthen their security posture. AAFCPAs delivers a wide range of IT Security Solutions, each tailored to your organization’s unique risks, systems, and goals. Our team brings deep expertise across all key areas of cybersecurity, helping you protect sensitive data, ensure compliance, and reduce the risk of costly disruptions—while maintaining a focus on practical, cost-effective strategies.
Cyber Threats & Attacks
Organizations face growing concerns around ransomware, phishing, malware, and data breaches, and combating these threats requires a multi-layered approach. This includes conducting external and internal vulnerability assessments to identify and mitigate security gaps, as well as testing web applications for critical flaws like SQL injection and XSS. Wireless penetration testing evaluates the strength of Wi-Fi networks, while phishing simulations and security awareness training help educate employees to recognize and resist social engineering attacks. Additional safeguards like firewall and Office 365 configuration reviews, robust network security controls, and well-documented incident response plans all play vital roles in proactively defending against and responding to cyber threats.
Regulatory Compliance
Maintaining regulatory compliance is a critical priority, and organizations must navigate a complex landscape of evolving requirements such as HIPAA, ISO, and SOC reporting. Through structured evaluations like Security Risk Assessments and Compliance Audit Program Assessments, businesses can meet HIPAA obligations and safeguard protected health information. Leveraging frameworks such as NIST 800-53 and ISO 27000, organizations can implement and evaluate robust security controls and governance practices. Additionally, reviewing third-party SOC reports and conducting key vendor risk assessments helps ensure external vendors uphold appropriate standards. Foundational IT General Controls (ITGCs) further support compliance by preserving system integrity, reliability, and data security.
Data Protection & Privacy
Protecting sensitive data requires a comprehensive strategy that encompasses governance, infrastructure, and response. We help organizations assess and evaluate strong data governance by establishing policies for classification, access control, and secure handling of information. Our incident response planning ensures that organizations can quickly detect, contain, and recover from cybersecurity events, minimizing potential damage. For remote and hybrid workforces, we assess remote access to prevent unauthorized intrusions. We also assess and provide recommendations to fortify IT infrastructure and network environments to defend against internal and external threats. Our disaster recovery planning ensures continuity by preparing organizations to restore operations swiftly after incidents, minimizing data loss and downtime.
IT Governance & Risk Management
We help organizations strengthen their IT governance and risk management by developing comprehensive IT security policies to protect IT assets and data, defining best practices to prevent unauthorized access and data breaches. Our IT Department Staff Appraisal service evaluates the skills, performance, and security awareness of your IT staff, addressing any gaps that could create vulnerabilities. Through Fractional CIO/CISO staff augmentation, we provide outsourced advisory to guide your IT strategy and security, mitigating risks from limited in-house expertise. We also conduct Cybersecurity Insurance Policy Assessments to ensure your coverage adequately protects against financial losses from cyber incidents. Additionally, our Risk Management Program Assessments evaluate your approach to identifying and mitigating security risks, ensuring unaddressed vulnerabilities are identified and addressed to prevent cyberattacks and regulatory non-compliance.
Access Control & Identity Management
We assess your organization’s access controls and provide guidance to regulate who can access critical IT systems, applications, and sensitive data, safeguarding financial, customer, and employee information from unauthorized access. Our Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) guidance ensures strong security, protecting against breaches due to weak authentication methods. We evaluate the design and effectiveness of Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) to ensure employees have appropriate access aligned with their responsibilities. Our assessments of Identity Management practices help identify gaps that could expose organizations to insider threats and cyberattacks. We also review change management and program development processes, offering guidance to ensure updates are properly authorized, tested, and securely implemented—and that new systems align with security and compliance standards from the outset.
Third-Party & Supply Chain Risk
We assess third-party vendors by reviewing their System and Organization Controls (SOC) reports to ensure they meet security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy standards, safeguarding your business against non-compliance risks. Our Critical/Key Vendor Assessments provide a risk rating for your third-party partners, helping you mitigate the risk of supply chain attacks and operational disruptions caused by non-compliant vendors. We also implement IT General Controls (ITGCs) to maintain the integrity, security, and reliability of your IT systems and data, supporting both financial reporting accuracy and regulatory compliance.
Cloud & Remote Work Security
We assess the security measures in place to protect remote workforces, identifying gaps that could allow unauthorized access through unsecured connections. Our team evaluates IT infrastructure and network security controls, providing guidance to help mitigate risks of intrusions and lateral movement attacks. We also review Microsoft Office 365 security configurations—focusing on email protection, access controls, and data handling policies—to ensure alignment with best practices. In the event of a cybersecurity incident, we advise on the development and refinement of Incident Response Plans to support rapid detection, response, and recovery. Additionally, we provide recommendations for effective Disaster Recovery strategies to help organizations restore systems and data following cyberattacks, hardware failures, or natural disasters—minimizing downtime and data loss.
Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery
Our Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery services are designed to safeguard your operations against disruptions and cyber threats. We develop tailored Business Continuity Plans (BCPs) to ensure your business continues running during and after disruptions, such as cyberattacks or natural disasters. Our Disaster Recovery strategies focus on restoring critical data and systems to prevent data loss and minimize downtime. We also offer comprehensive Incident Response Plans to detect, respond to, and recover from security incidents swiftly, reducing the impact of attacks. We provide clear recommendations to strengthen your IT infrastructure and network security to protect against intrusions and lateral movement attacks. We evaluate your organization’s remote access controls and advise on improvements to safeguard connectivity and reduce exposure to intrusion.
Meet AAFCPAs’ White Hat Ethical Hacker
Ethical Hacker Shares Bad Actor Strategies
Curious how cybercriminals think—and how to stop them? Watch as AAFCPAs’ ethical hacker demonstrates real-world tools and tactics used to uncover security weaknesses before bad actors can exploit them. In this behind-the-scenes look, you’ll learn how common threats like phishing emails, weak passwords, and unpatched systems can open the door to attackers. This video also highlights the value of penetration testing and how it helps prioritize and remediate vulnerabilities. See why thinking like a hacker is one of the most effective ways to strengthen your defenses—and how AAFCPAs’ IT Risk Advisory Services keep your organization compliant, resilient, and ready for what’s next.
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