Why Law Firms Are Prime Targets
Law firms hold the most sensitive data imaginable: M&A details, litigation strategy, personal injury records. Hackers target firms to access their clients' secrets.
ABA Cybersecurity Requirements
The American Bar Association requires "reasonable efforts" to protect client information. What's reasonable?
✓ Encryption for data at rest and in transit
✓ Multi-factor authentication
✓ Regular security training
✓ Incident response planning
✓ Vendor security assessments
Law Firm Security Checklist
✓ SSL certificate (TLS 1.3)
✓ Client portal with MFA
✓ Email encryption (TLS + S/MIME or PGP)
✓ Document management security
✓ Staff phishing training
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