Cybercrime is a major risk for law practices of all sizes. The large sums of money and sensitive information entrusted to law practices make them targets for hackers and cybercriminals.

Implementing strong cybersecurity protocols and good practices is an essential and expected part of competent practice management. Principals play a crucial role in both implementing these measures, and ensuring that all staff not only understand but also consistently adhere to them.

Failing to protect against targeted and opportunistic cyberattacks can have serious consequences. Your practice, clients, other parties you do business with, and even the wider legal system may be impacted.

While this is a complex area, we offer two resources to help you take the necessary steps to strengthen your cybersecurity.