Texas Cybersecurity Training Rules for Appraisal District Employees
Texas requires annual DIR-certified cybersecurity and AI training for local government staff, and the Attorney General says appraisal districts are covered. Here is what that means.
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Does the FTC Safeguards Rule Apply to a Small Texas CPA Firm?
Yes. The FTC Safeguards Rule covers CPA firms and tax preparers of any size. Here is what it requires, what a small firm is exempt from, and where to start.
Data Breach Steps for a Texas CPA Firm: FTC, Texas AG and IRS Deadlines
Data breach steps for Texas CPA firms after a security incident occurs, including notifications and timelines.
Does my business need a penetration test, and what does it cost?
Learn about penetration testing for businesses and its costs and benefits, including compliance requirements.
TAC 202 compliance guide for Texas businesses
Most Texas business owners have never heard of TAC 202. That's not their fault. It's a state rule that lives inside the…
The Texas CAD Cybersecurity Training Rule Most Districts Get Wrong
Most Texas appraisal districts assume a 25% computer-use threshold decides who needs annual cybersecurity training. That rule is for state agencies. CADs fall under a wider one.