It’s not an equivalent comparison to compare .cpa and .com domains. .com is an unmanaged, uncontrolled generic internet domain. Users are not verified and there is no implementation of security best practices. Essentially, .com is a very low-level domain with corresponding commodity pricing. .cpa is a high-value restricted internet domain with verifications and controls. It […]
Subject: General
Will there be a process to monitor .cpa domains for those who have revoked or suspended license, retire, or become inactive?
Yes, eligibility will be validated at time of purchase and each renewal. We will also have additional measures in place to monitor and validate ongoing adherence to the eligibility requirements. […]
Can we transfer the ownership of our firm’s .cpa domain?
Yes, We discourage the practice of cyber-squatting or purchasing domains with the sole intent of resale. However, if two registrants decide to transfer ownership of a domain, we will support the transaction as long as both entities meet eligibility criteria and can be verified. […]
How does a .cpa domain offer a higher level of security?
CPA.com use a service from Neustar that proactively monitors for known threats, such as malware, botnets, etc. Neustar is required to notify CPA.com of any detections. CPA.com would in-turn notify your firm. We do NOT have access to any of your specific internet traffic or data, Neustar is performing this monitoring service via their proprietary […]
Why do restricted domains offer additional security benefits (versus unrestricted domains)?
Because restricted domains restrict access to non-verified parties. .cpa is restricted to licensed CPA Firms. This allows us to prevent fraudsters from buying .cpa domains and imitating a CPA firm online to trick you or your clients (known as ‘imitator domains’). Domains, like .com, are unrestricted and available to anyone for purchase. […]
How will a .cpa domain build trust with my clients?
Trust will be created over time as .cpa becomes more widely used. At the same time, it’s a natural inclination for clients to make the connection that only CPA firms will have access to .cpa domains. This is similar to how we instinctively trust .gov domains (only permitted to be used by the government entities). […]
How can a .cpa domain protect my firm from phishing attacks?
Simply using a .cpa domain does not remove the threat of phishing or other attacks. However, with a .cpa domain we are able to take away the more popular attack vectors used by cyber criminals (i.e., imitator domains and IDNs or Internationalized Domain Names). We do this by restricting access and preventing them from using […]