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Michael Arthur, CIPP/US

A written security plan, built with you

We meet, go through how your practice actually handles client data, and I write the plan from that conversation. You get a plan that names your devices, software, people and vendors, and that you can explain if anyone asks.

Solo preparers and small firms that need a written plan before PTIN renewal.

What you get

  • A finished plan built on the IRS Publication 5708 outline
  • A one-page summary
  • A staff sign-off sheet
  • A breach response card
  • Email security setup for your domain (SPF, DKIM and DMARC), so mail faked in your firm's name is easier to block

How it works

  1. Book a planning call. We meet by video for about 45 minutes and go through your devices, software, staff access and vendors.
  2. I write your plan from what we covered and send follow-up questions if anything is unclear.
  3. You get the plan, a one-page summary, a staff sign-off sheet and a breach response card within 2 days of our call. We go over it together so you know what is in it.

What's in your plan

  1. Objective
  2. Purpose
  3. Scope
  4. Responsible officials
  5. Risk assessment
  6. Inside-the-firm safeguards
  7. Outside-the-firm safeguards (network, access, encryption, Wi-Fi, remote access, devices, training, vendors)
  8. Implementation and review log

Attachments A–F:

  • A. Retention and disposal
  • B. Rules of behavior
  • C. Breach procedures
  • D. Staff acknowledgement
  • E. Hardware inventory
  • F. Authorized people

Price

$495. Yearly review and update: $295.

One flat price for a small firm. It does not go up with the number of users.

Guarantees

  • Delivered within 2 days of our planning call, or you pay nothing.
  • Full refund within 30 days for any reason, and you keep the plan.

I prepare a security document for your practice. I do not provide legal advice or certify compliance.