AI Driven Cybersecurity Risk & Compliance for Small Business, CPAs, Accountants, Tax Professionals and Bookkeepers
Get Compliant, Build Trust and Mitigate Risk
Your Compliance Partner
Stop worrying about the IRS and FTC Safeguard rules.
Our AI-Driven platforms identifies your security gaps and builds a WISP in minutes, not months.
288 Proven AI-Driven Risk & Compliance Protocols—Protecting Your Business with Unmatched Precision
Everything you need to Protect Your Data & Clients
How do you Dramatically Increase Your Cybersecurity Posture
"Why Data Protection is Non-Negotiable"
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Here's what you'll Get:
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Learn Steps to take to protect your clients data and Safeguarding it
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The Risk Assessments of real threats and risk your firm is facing and what you can do to remediate.
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Executive Summary outlining recommendations to remediate
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Written Tailored WISP (Informational Security Plan) to comply IRS and FTC Safeguard Rules and Regulations
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NIST Cybersecurity Frameworks to build a strong Cyber Posture
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Practical Steps to enhance your Cybersecurity Posture
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The benefits of comprehensive cybersecurity assessment
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Expert advice from leaders in the industry and a name you can trust.
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Protect your business and clients
PEACE OF MIND
Take a 2-Minute Risk Assessment and Get Instant Report
Meet our Founder:
Michele Novack, Cyber Engineer
Would you agree that running a successful Business has become increasingly tough in recent years.
WHY SHOULD YOU Complete a Risk Assessment & WISP?
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Cybersecurity Threats Are Growing Rapidly. Are You Prepared?
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In 2025, the average cost of a data breach reached $150,000+, including fines, recovery costs, and lost business.
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Phishing , AI Deepfake, Vishing VOICE, malware, and insider threats are becoming more sophisticated, leaving unprepared businesses vulnerable.
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Ransomware attacks increased by 202% in 2025, targeting small businesses like yours.
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The Financial and Reputational Cost of a Breach
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A single data breach could expose your clients’ sensitive financial information, leading to lawsuits, regulatory fines, and irreparable reputational damage.
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60% of small businesses close within 6 months of a cyberattack. Could your business survive the fallout?
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The Complexity of Cyber Threats is Increasing
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Cybercriminals are leveraging AI to create smarter, more targeted attacks.
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Without a proactive cybersecurity strategy, your business risks falling behind and becoming an easy target.
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"CPAs, accountants, and tax professionals handle a wealth of sensitive financial data, making them prime targets for cybercriminals."
- (Source: A cyber-attack could spell disaster for your CPA firm - AICPA Insurance)
📖 From Breach to Better: A Real Success Story
One of my recent clients—a 5-person CPA firm in upstate NY—came to me terrified. They'd just discovered a phishing email had compromised their system. Client data was at risk. They had no incident response plan. No WISP. No idea what to do next.
Here's what happened:**
**Before CardinalsByte:**
❌ No written security policies
❌ No risk assessment (didn't know their vulnerabilities)
❌ No incident response plan
❌ No employee training
❌ No backup strategy
❌ Compliance violations across IRS, FTA, and NYDFS
**The Result?**
They went from panicked and exposed to confident and protected. Their clients trust them again. They sleep better at night knowing they're compliant and secure.
**And here's the best part:** They're now using CardinalsByte's affordable monthly monitoring to stay ahead of threats.
**This could be YOUR story.**
You don't have to wait for a breach to get serious about security. Start now. Build your defenses. Protect your practice.
**After our engagement:*
*✅ Comprehensive WISP in place (IRS & FTA compliant)
✅ Full risk assessment identifying 23 security gaps
✅ Incident response plan ready for the next attack
✅ Annual employee training program launched
✅ Daily backup system (offline + cloud)
✅ Full compliance with IRS, FTA, and NYDFS
About Michele Novack & CardinalsByte
Michele Novack is the visionary founder of CardinalsByte, a women-owned Cybersecurity Risk & Compliance company dedicated to empowering accountants, tax professionals. Driven by a passion for protecting small businesses and advancing diversity in tech, Michele launched CardinalsByte to bridge the cybersecurity gap for professionals navigating complex compliance landscapes with limited Resources or Knowledge.
A recognized authority in her field, Michele is the author of two inspiring books: 21 Days of Abundance, which shares mindset strategies for success and resilience, and Overcoming Your Fears as an Entrepreneur, a practical guide for business owners facing uncertainty and risk. As a sought-after mentor, Michele is committed to guiding the next generation of women in cybersecurity, offering hands-on education and support to help them thrive in a rapidly evolving industry.
Michele’s expertise extends beyond her business—she’s a frequent podcast guest and speaker, known for translating complex cybersecurity topics into practical, actionable insights for business owners. In addition, she frequently teaches Cybersecurity on CPAAcademy.org.
Her mission: to make world-class security accessible, understandable, and achievable for every client.
Under Michele’s leadership, CardinalsByte stands out not only for technical excellence but also for a commitment to community, mentorship, and innovation. With a foundation built on proven protocols, cutting-edge AI, and unwavering support, Michele and her team are redefining what it means to be secure in today’s digital world.