Accounting Firms Show Security Gaps Despite High Confidence in Cyber Defenses
1 report, 1 independent
Updated Oct 29
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What happened
The 2026 Accounting Firm Technology Survey, conducted by Rightworks, surveyed over 500 accounting firms. The survey found that while firms report high confidence in their security measures, significant gaps remain. Only 44% of all firms can remotely wipe a lost or stolen device, and only 43% of firms using layered device security have endpoint detection and response (EDR) on every device.
Why it matters
Anjan Bagchee, Chief Information Security Officer at Rightworks and former CISO of Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, noted that threats against accounting firms are no longer theoretical. He stated that phishing emails have evolved from having bad grammar to appearing legitimate.
Who's involved
- Federal Reserve Bank of BostonFormer CISO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, cited in the report
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The entities involved
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Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
branch of the Federal Reserve covering New England
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