Everything your tax or accounting firm needs — managed IT, layered cybersecurity, compliance documentation, and business continuity. All designed around IRS and FTC requirements.
Your practice runs on technology. MMIT keeps every device monitored, patched, and performing — so you can focus on your clients, not your computers.
24/7 visibility into every device on your network. Issues are detected and addressed before they disrupt your workday.
Automated OS and software updates deployed on schedule — closing vulnerabilities before attackers can exploit them.
Fast remote support for your team when something isn't working. Real people, not a ticket system.
A complete, always-current inventory of every device in your firm — required for FTC Safeguards compliance.
Security baselines applied to every workstation: disabled unnecessary services, host firewall configuration, and local account controls.
When remote isn't enough, we come to you. Available in DeKalb, Etowah, Jackson, Marshall & Calhoun counties.
Tax firms are high-value targets. MMIT deploys every layer the IRS Security Six and FTC Safeguards Rule require — and documents them for your compliance file.
Advanced endpoint detection on every device — real-time threat blocking and behavioral analysis that goes far beyond basic antivirus.
✓ Covered in all plans
Host firewalls configured on every device. Professional and Advanced plans add network-level firewall monitoring and management.
✓ Covered in all plans
MFA deployed on every account during onboarding and confirmed active on an ongoing basis — required by the FTC for all systems holding taxpayer data.
✓ Covered in all plans
Encrypted automated daily cloud backup with tested restores and written recovery records — an IRS requirement for all tax preparers.
✓ Available add-on
Full-disk encryption enabled on every device during onboarding. Recovery keys escrowed securely. A lost laptop cannot expose client data.
✓ Covered in all plans
Encrypted VPN connection configured for every remote user during onboarding — securing access to firm systems from any location.
✓ Configured if needed
Continuous SIEM monitoring of your environment — threats are detected around the clock, not just during business hours.
Simulated phishing campaigns and awareness training focused on the attack types most common during tax season.
If something gets through, MMIT responds immediately to contain, investigate, and restore — and supports your IRS notification obligations.
The IRS and FTC don't just require security controls — they require written proof those controls exist. MMIT delivers every required document and keeps them current.
Required by the IRS for all tax preparers. MMIT creates your WISP and updates it annually — covering risk identification, data protection, incident response, and employee training.
MMIT creates and maintains your WISP.
The FTC classifies tax preparers as financial institutions. MMIT documents your risk assessments, security coordinator designation, vendor oversight, and annual program evaluations. Fines reach 0,120 per violation per day.
MMIT documents your FTC controls.
The FTC Safeguards Rule requires written confirmation that your IT provider meets security standards. MMIT provides a formal attestation confirming our controls meet Safeguards requirements.
MMIT provides written vendor documentation.
IRS Publication 4557 and FTC Safeguards both require a documented breach response plan — including IRS notification and client communication procedures.
Included in MMIT's compliance package.
Your WISP must document that staff receive regular security training. MMIT tracks completion automatically and generates audit-ready reports for your compliance file.
MMIT tracks all staff training automatically.
The FTC requires a documented annual evaluation of your security program. MMIT delivers a formal quarterly review with a written report — giving you more than the minimum required.
MMIT delivers your required annual review.
Phishing is the most common attack vector for tax firms. MMIT's training program builds real habits, not just checkbox compliance.
Realistic phishing campaigns sent to your staff to identify who clicks — with immediate training for those who do, and progress tracking over time.
Short, focused training on password hygiene, social engineering, safe email practices, and client data handling — built for tax firm workflows.
Every training completion is logged with timestamps. When the IRS or FTC asks for training records, you have them ready.
A ransomware attack or hardware failure during tax season can be catastrophic. MMIT builds and tests a recovery plan before you ever need it.
Automated daily backup of all firm data to encrypted cloud storage. Meets IRS backup requirements and protects against ransomware, hardware failure, and accidental deletion.
Backups are only as good as their restores. MMIT tests and documents recovery procedures on a regular schedule — so you know your data is actually recoverable.
A written continuity plan documents how your firm keeps operating if your primary systems go down — including alternative workflows and client communication procedures.
If ransomware hits, MMIT isolates affected systems, assesses the scope, coordinates recovery from clean backups, and helps you meet IRS breach notification requirements.
A pre-season security and backup verification every January — confirming all controls are active and tested before your highest-risk filing months begin.
All backup procedures, test results, and recovery documentation are maintained in writing — satisfying IRS Publication 4557 and FTC Safeguards requirements.
of small businesses hit by a major cyberattack close within 6 months
of all cyberattacks specifically target small businesses
cost for your initial security and continuity review — no obligation
A data breach involving taxpayer data can trigger EFIN revocation by the IRS — halting your ability to e-file returns during peak season. MMIT's monitoring, backup, and incident response are designed to prevent this scenario and support your recovery if it occurs.
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