Cybersecurity

Protect What Matters Most: Your Clients’ Trust

In an era where 60% of small firms go out of business within six months of a cyber attack, and cybercriminals target accounting firms 300% more frequently than other sectors, robust cybersecurity isn't optional — it's existential. Financial and accounting firms handle the most sensitive data: tax returns, bank accounts, investment portfolios, and personally identifiable information. A single breach can destroy decades of trust and expose your firm to devastating liability.

Akram is proud to deliver high end cybersecurity solutions specifically architected for the unique threat landscape of financial services. Our comprehensive security framework protects your firm, your clients, and your reputation.

The Evolving Threat Landscape

Why Accounting Firms Are Prime Targets

High-Value Data Repositories

Social Security numbers and tax identification
Bank account and routing information
Investment and retirement account details
Corporate financial statements
Personally identifiable information (PII) at scale

Access to Multiple Organizations

Clients’ financial systems and networks
Third-party business relationships
Supply chain vulnerabilities
Trusted advisor status exploited for lateral attacks

Resource Constraints

Limited in-house cybersecurity expertise
Compliance pressure with budget limitations
Seasonal staff and remote work complexity
Legacy systems with known vulnerabilities

2025 Emerging Threats

AI-Powered Cyberattacks

Sophisticated phishing using generative AI
Deepfake voice and video scams impersonating executives
Automated vulnerability exploitation
Polymorphic malware evading traditional detection

Ransomware Evolution

Double and triple extortion tactics
Targeted attacks during peak tax season
Cloud-based data exfiltration
Average ransom demands exceeding $350,000

API & Cloud Exploits

Embedded finance platform vulnerabilities
Multi-cloud security gaps
SaaS application misconfigurations
Third-party integration weaknesses

Comprehensive Cybersecurity Solutions

Virtual CISO (vCISO) Services

Executive-level cyber leadership without full-time costs:

Annual risk assessments & security roadmaps
Board-level reporting and governance
Vendor risk management programs
Compliance management: FTC Safeguards, SOC 2, NIST

Cybersecurity Assessment & Testing

Comprehensive security posture evaluation:

Vulnerability assessments & penetration testing
Dark-web threat intelligence & credential exposure
Cyber-insurance review & gap analysis
Policy review, WISP, incident response plans

Managed Cybersecurity Services

24/7 Security Operations

SIEM & MXDR monitoring
Endpoint, network & email security
Proactive threat hunting & UEBA
Continuous detection & response

Technical Security Solutions

Endpoint Security & NGAV
Firewall, IPS/IDS & VPN Security
Email Security, BEC prevention, encryption
Identity & Access Management, MFA, SSO, PAM

Ready to Secure Your Firm’s Future?

Don't wait for a breach to take security seriously. Partner with the cybersecurity experts who specialize in financial services. Contact AI Fund Services for a complimentary risk assessment and discover how our managed security services can protect your firm's most valuable asset: trust.
Schedule your free cybersecurity risk assessment today and gain the peace of mind your firm deserves. Your growth deserves your time and focus

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