Audit Firms and Data Security: A Case Study

Overview

This case study describes the issue of data safety and availability of an audit firm. Audit firms maintain proper accounting records, prepare quarterly balance sheets and social security reports, and file regularly for taxes on behalf of their clients. The auditor's biggest concern is the safety of computer files containing accounting records. His recurring daily need is to access the data located in his client's files, without having to personally visit each client site whenever a piece of information is needed. The auditor adopted a solution that ensures data security and availability at a surprisingly affordable cost.