Cybersecurity Practices Every Accountant and Lawyer Should Know

Scott Nalley is a member with the risk assurance and advisory services practice at KraftCPAs. He is responsible for planning and executing engagements, building client relationships, and managing and reviewing the work of other team members, as well as preparing and presenting reports to clients’ management and boards of directors.

Scott provides a variety of risk management, internal control, and regulatory compliance consulting services, including internal audits, system and organization controls (SOC) attestation examinations, HITRUST assessments, and HIPAA risk analysis. His areas of expertise include risk assessments, network security assessments, network vulnerability assessments, IT audit, data privacy compliance, and risk management, as well as designing, implementing, and testing internal controls.

Scott works extensively with clients in the manufacturing/wholesale/distribution (MWD), government, utility, technology, healthcare, and professional service industries. He also works with internal audit departments and public accounting firms to provide quality assurance and peer reviews.

Scott has more than 15 years of experience in public and private sector accounting. His previous public accounting experience includes performing external audits for nonprofit and governmental entities, dealerships, and MWD clients, as well as audits of employee benefit plans. Scott also worked for six years as an internal auditor for Vanderbilt University.

Brian Gray, a seasoned IT professional, is the president of Kraft Technology Group, LLC (KTG), an affiliate of KraftCPAs PLLC. Brian is responsible for setting strategic directions, ensuring the efficient execution of business operations, and fostering a culture of excellence. His role encompasses operations, marketing, sales, and human resources, while also serving as a technology leader and consultant.

Holding a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Tennessee Technological University, Brian has steadily ascended the ranks from IT support specialist to his current role as president. Along the way, he’s garnered a diverse skill set encompassing IT service leadership, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and more.

Brian has more than 14 years of IT experience with managed service providers. He has worked with clients in multiple industries, including financial services, accounting, legal, healthcare, manufacturing, and retail.