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Accountants: The hidden heroes of cyber security

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When it comes to cybercrime, you don’t need a cape or dark web credentials to fight back—you need accounting skills.

That’s right. The same talents that help you track dollars and cents can also help protect against some of today’s biggest digital threats. As businesses grow more reliant on tech, the risks of data breaches, ransomware and cyberattacks are growing, too. And guess who the secret weapons are?

Accountants.

From measuring cyber risk to advising on multi-million-dollar insurance decisions, accountants play a huge role in keeping businesses digitally secure. Think of it like being part financial detective, part digital guardian. 🕵️ 💻

In PwC’s Accountants have impACCT video, you’ll see how today’s accounting pros do way more than balance books—they help prevent breakdowns. Whether they’re making sure companies disclose cyber breaches transparently, estimate recovery costs or evaluate how much to spend on security software, accountants are shaping how businesses respond to cyber threats.

🎥 Watch how accountants are becoming MVPs in the cyber security game:

Explore PwC's Accountants have impACCT video series.



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