Why Accountants, Law Firms and Professional Services Firms Need Multi-Layered Cyber Security
Cyber threats aren’t going away. From ransomware to identity theft, the headlines are filled with stories of businesses - large and small - falling victim to increasingly sophisticated attacks. For accountants, law firms and professional services firms, the stakes are especially high. You handle sensitive financial data, client records and regulatory information. A cyber security breach doesn’t just cost money. It can cost trust and damage your reputation.
So, why use AMP InfoSys for your Cyber Security?
Implementing a multi-layered defence model
At AMP InfoSys, we have a minimum standard that all our clients have to meet. Multi-layered Cyber Security is partly to do with a whole checklist of products and advanced security tools to keep your business safe, but what matters first is fully understanding your business needs so that we can plan properly. This is not just for the present but for scalability and future growth.
We love to work with firms and companies who are aligned with our core values. We share a positive growth mindset and set high security and IT standards.
In this day and age, you need be proactive and adaptable in a fast evolving digital world. We want to protect your business empires the same as we choose to protect our own - with cyber security that is reliable, trusted and helps your business run seamlessly, using a multi-layered cyber security approach.
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Understanding ITDR: Identity Threat Detection & Response
ITDR is an example of one of many cyber security tools we use. It focuses on identity-based threats - attacks that target user accounts, credentials, multi-factor authentication, and identity infrastructure. In scenarios like fake Teams or Quick Assist calls, ITDR can detect unusual login patterns, impersonation attempts, or suspicious identity tool usage. Without a doubt, it is a valuable tool that flags these anomalies.
However, it’s important to note that ITDR doesn’t prevent the initial click. It’s designed to catch what happens after – by this, we mean the abnormal behaviour that follows a compromise.
How MDR Strengthens Your Defence
Managed Detection and Response (MDR) is another broader, 24/7 service that monitors your IT systems for signs of compromise. Threat hunters (these are real people in security operations centre) can identify known indicators of compromise and respond quickly. This means: quarantining devices, disabling accounts, or cutting off network access to prevent escalation.
Still, MDR is reactive. It’s incredibly effective at containment. However, it can’t stop an employee from clicking on a malicious link in the first place.
Security Awareness Training
The most effective prevention starts with Security Awareness Training. This equips your employees to spot phishing attempts, social engineering tactics, and suspicious behaviour - before they interact with malicious content. When combined with ITDR and MDR, it forms a layered defence strategy. In a nutshell:
- Security Awareness Training – Prevents the click and execution of malicious files.
- ITDR – Detects identity misuse and persistence techniques after compromise.
- MDR – Provides real-time monitoring and rapid response across your digital environment.
This layered approach means that even if someone falls for a phishing attempt, your systems are equipped to detect, contain, and neutralise the threat. This will hopefully avoid a full-blown ransomware incident. There’s varying other layers of cyber protection, too such as firewalls, anti-virus software and proactive monitoring from our staff and systems.
Cyber Security Awareness Training (SAT) - Call 0800 368 7730
Final Thoughts
For accountants and professional services firms, cyber security isn’t just an IT issue - it’s a business-critical priority. The cost of a breach goes far beyond financial loss. It affects client trust, regulatory compliance, and your firm’s reputation.
Investing in a layered defence model - combining awareness, identity protection, and managed response - is the smartest way to stay ahead of evolving threats. Because in today’s digital landscape, hoping for the best is no longer a strategy.
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