KRCO Becomes Licensed to Provide Web Trust Security Certification

Nationally Recognized Verification Process Strengthens IT Security for E-Commerce Businesses and Their Customers

Kaufman, Rossin & Co. has become the first South Florida accounting firm and only one of 33 nationwide licensed to offer WebTrust certification for business owners engaging in e-commerce.

WebTrust certification is an independent verification of IT, e-business, e-commerce, and systems noted by a trademarked seal that is placed on a business’ Web site.  It is obtained through a comprehensive, thorough review of IT including security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality and privacy.  Businesses that conduct e-commerce benefit from WebTrust as it provides greater customer confidence that important personal data is being protected.

WebTrust licensing is issued by the American Institute of CPAs and the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accounts.  Applicants must have a good reputation and undergo a review process.  All firms officially licensed to offer WeTrust certification are listed at www.webtrust.org

“In the age of the Internet, where practically everyone engages in e-commerce, protecting customer’s data is paramount to a business’reputation and revenue,” said Jorge Rey, director of information security & compliance at Kaufman, Rossin.  “A WebTrust audit not only inspires consumer confidence, it ensures that private information is secure against the growing threat of cyber hacking.”

Businesses interested in learning more about WebTrust certification can visit www.kaufmanrossin.com.

About Kaufman Rossin
Kaufman Rossin maintains offices in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Boca Raton.  The firm has represented Florida businesses for more than 48 years, and serves international clients in more than three dozen countries. It offers a complete array of traditional accounting services, as well as consulting services specially tailored to clients’ needs.   The firm has been named one of the Best Accounting Firms to work for in an independent survey sponsored by Accounting Today.   With more than 280 members, the firm is large enough to provide versatility, but able to render the personal service upon which its reputation is based. For more information, visit www.kaufmanrossin.com.