Accounting Data Security in the Digital Transformation Era: A Praetorian Case Study

Abstract

 The accelerating pace of digital transformation presents both unprecedented opportunities and significant challenges for safeguarding sensitive accounting data. As organizations increasingly adopt cloud computing and interconnected systems, exposure to cyber threats grows substantially. This paper examines strategies for strengthening accounting data security by integrating theoretical perspectives on cybersecurity with an applied case study of Praetorian, a firm specializing in financial data protection. The study employs a comparative analysis of security indicators before and after Praetorian’s interventions, covering critical vulnerabilities, cloud security scores, incident response times, and compliance with international standards. Findings reveal a 97% reduction in critical vulnerabilities, an improvement of over 50 percentage points in cloud security metrics, and notable gains in cost efficiency and operational resilience. The research offers a replicable model for diverse economic sectors and positions cybersecurity as a pivotal, enabler of sustainable growth in the digital era.