Managed IT services provide layered ransomware protection that most accounting firms can’t implement on their own. This includes advanced email security to block phishing attempts, Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) that catches ransomware before it encrypts files, network segmentation to prevent attacks from spreading, immutable backups that can’t be encrypted even if attackers gain full network access, and 24/7 monitoring by security operations centers that detect and respond to threats in real-time. For accounting firms holding thousands of Social Security numbers and financial records, ransomware isn’t just expensive; it can end your practice. Professional IT services provide protection that exceeds what one internal IT person can manage.