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Written Information Security Program (WISP) for CPA Firms — Texas | SpaceTown IT



Written Information Security Program (WISP) for CPA Firms — Texas | SpaceTown IT


📍 Houston, TX — SpaceTown IT

Written Information Security ProgramWISP for CPA Firms & Accountants in Texas

The IRS and FTC both require CPA firms to have a written information security program. SpaceTown IT creates a real, customized WISP — not a template you’ll never use.

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Our Services

WISP for CPA Firms

SpaceTown IT creates customized Written Information Security Programs for Texas CPA firms and accounting practices — satisfying FTC Safeguards, IRS, and state requirements.

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Custom WISP Creation

We interview your team, document your data flows, and write a WISP that reflects how your firm actually operates — not a one-size-fits-all template.

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Risk Assessment

A formal risk assessment identifying your firm’s specific threats to client financial data — required as part of your WISP.

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Technical Safeguards

Documentation of all technical controls — encryption, MFA, firewalls, backup systems — mapped to your WISP requirements.

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Employee Security Policy

Clear, enforceable employee security policies and procedures tailored to accounting workflows and remote access scenarios.

Annual WISP Review

We conduct your annual WISP review, update the document to reflect changes in your business or regulations, and document the review.

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IRS Pub 4557 Alignment

Your WISP is aligned to IRS Publication 4557 guidelines as well as FTC Safeguards requirements — both covered in one document.

Why SpaceTown IT

Why Houston BusinessesTrust SpaceTown IT

We bring deep industry expertise and a Houston-first commitment to every engagement.

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We Write It — You Don’t Fill Out a Template

Most WISP services hand you a 50-page template to fill out yourself. We interview your team and write every section based on your actual operations.

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IRS + FTC Compliance in One Document

We align your WISP to both IRS Publication 4557 and the FTC Safeguards Rule simultaneously — one document, both requirements satisfied.

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Real Risk Assessments

The FTC requires a genuine risk assessment — not a checkbox. We conduct a real assessment of your firm’s threats and vulnerabilities.

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Annual Maintenance Included

Your WISP needs to be reviewed and updated annually. We make that process seamless and fully documented.

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FAQ

Common Questions

Straight answers about how we work, what we cover, and what it costs.

Is a WISP required for CPA firms in Texas?
Yes. CPA firms that receive client financial information are covered financial institutions under the FTC Safeguards Rule and must maintain a written information security program. The IRS also requires a WISP per Publication 4557.
How long does it take to create a WISP?
SpaceTown IT typically completes a customized WISP for a Texas CPA firm in 2–4 weeks, including the required risk assessment and technical safeguards documentation.
What happens during an IRS audit if I don’t have a WISP?
Failure to maintain a WISP can result in IRS penalties, FTC enforcement actions, and personal liability for firm partners. It also significantly increases liability if a data breach occurs.
Does my WISP need to be updated every year?
Yes. The FTC Safeguards Rule requires an annual review of your information security program. SpaceTown IT offers annual WISP maintenance to keep your document current and compliant.


How SpaceTown IT Works

Step 1: Free IT Assessment — We audit your current environment, identify gaps, and benchmark your security posture against industry standards. No cost, no obligation.

Step 2: Custom Roadmap — A prioritized action plan with timelines, costs, and quick wins tailored to your industry and compliance requirements.

Step 3: Hands-On Implementation — Our engineers execute the plan — from deploying Microsoft Defender to configuring SCADA network segmentation — while keeping your business running.

Step 4: 24/7 Monitoring & Support — SpaceTown IT monitors your environment around the clock, responds to incidents in under 1 hour, and provides monthly executive reporting.

Compliance Coverage

FTC Safeguards Rule 98%
CMMC 2.0 Level 2 95%
Microsoft 365 Security Baseline 100%
NIST CSF Alignment 92%
IRS Publication 4557 (CPA/Tax) 97%
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