Busy, Stressed, & Targeted: Cybersecurity Lessons for Tax Season
Cybercriminals know exactly when to strike: when your firm is swamped and under pressure. They do not rely on advanced hacking. They rely on timing, routine behavior, and the reality that even careful teams make mistakes when they are stretched thin.
In this live webinar, SmartVault Chief Information Security Officer Luke Kiely will share perspectives shaped by his experience as a security program leader and former cybercrime investigator. He will explain why cybersecurity risk peaks during tax season, how routine breakdowns can quietly escalate into serious incidents, and what the real consequences of a breach look like for firms and their clients.
This session is a practical conversation designed for tax professionals. No technical jargon. No scare tactics. Just real and clear insight into how cybercrime really works and how firms can reduce risk during their busiest times.
You will learn:
- Why cyber risk increases during busy periods
- Where firms are most likely to slip up
- How pressure and timing contribute to breaches
- How secure systems help protect firms when people are overloaded
This webinar is about understanding cybersecurity in the real world and making smarter decisions to protect your firm and your clients when it matters most.
Wed, Feb 25, 2026 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST