It’s no secret that data is incredibly valuable and data centers with subpar internal controls make it easy for cybercriminals to steal sensitive information. For businesses that rely on third parties to handle and store their data as well as client data, it is essential to receive assurances that the organization […]
In an increasingly digital era, more and more organizations have turned to outsourcing key business operations to third-party vendors to increase efficiency and functionality. One essential service is the storage and protection of sensitive data that is incredibly vulnerable and in high demand by cybercriminals. In 2019 alone, there were 1,473 […]
As a company grows, the federal requirements for 401(k) plan reporting can change, prompting a partnership with a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) firm. Companies that are experiencing their first large plan audit can be caught unaware and therefore unprepared to undergo a detailed examination of plan compliance, internal controls, and industry […]
Today more than ever, companies rely on service providers to streamline day-to-day operations and ensure continued functionality. This is evident through the emergence of cloud computing, data centers, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) organizations. However, with the ease and convenience of these outsourced tasks comes some degree of inherent risk. A key differentiator […]
The Kfi team had a blast at There With Care (TWC) yesterday. TWC provides a wide range of thoughtful and fundamental services to families and children during the critical phase of a medical crisis. Our project yesterday included packing 30 “care bags” full of cleaning supplies, funded by the Kfi Foundation. […]
The Kfi team headed to the wilderness yesterday for our 2nd annual camping trip. A big thank you to Taylor for organizing the outing again this year. A small group of us did a mountain bike ride and we all enjoyed games, barley pops and Roxy’s hit list around the camp […]
The Kfi Team and Kfi Foundation hosted an amazing event today. We brought an art instructor to a local assisted living center and set up a painting workshop for 20 of the residents. Dean became the painting apprentice for a very spunky 103 year old woman. And one of the ladies […]
My wife was “evaluating” our Kfi team pull-up breaks recently and told me “middle school kids get 1 short recess per day and high school kids get no recess. Why does the Kfi team need so many recesses each day?” I think recess is really important for everyone (kids and adults). […]
As service organizations transition to and begin using the 2017 Trust Services Criteria for SOC 2 reporting, some smaller companies are struggling with one of the new criteria related to the board of directors (CC1.2). Specifically, how can they address this criteria if they do not have a board of directors […]
Consumers are doing more and more of their shopping on Amazon because it is convenient, cost-effective, quick and simple to use. In a similar respect (and for the same reasons), there are an increasing number of companies moving their IT environments to Amazon Web Services (AWS). One of the many benefits […]