Title: ACCOUNTING DATA AND INFORMATION AND THE EXTENT OF THEIR PROTECTION WITH CYBERSECURITY TECHNOLOGIES FROM ELECTRONIC ATTACKS
Authors:
Jasim Gshayyish Zwaid, Hussin Fadhil Abbas and Yasameen Tareq Mohammed
Abstract:
Because the digital and tech world is changing so quickly, cybersecurity is one of the biggest problems that businesses in all fields are dealing with right now. Financial and accounting data is one of the most important types of information to protect from cyberattacks because it directly affects the business’s health and status. This review talks about new threats and the steps that need to be taken to keep financial statements safe. It shows how important it is to protect your computer in accounting. Hackers are more likely to attack accounting systems that rely on digital technology. This is why having strong cybersecurity is so important. The review uses the most up-to-date research to show how accounting and cybersecurity are related. It talks about how cyber threats can make accounting data and information less available, less private, and less accurate. The review also talks about what accountants can do to help with cybersecurity, stressing the need for ongoing training and efforts to lower risks. This review stresses how important it is to be proactive about adding cybersecurity measures to accounting processes so that financial data stays accurate and reliable in a world that is becoming more digital.
Keywords: Accounting data and information, cyber security, cyber attacks.
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