Cyberattacks against law firms have increased over the last few years and it’s going to get more intense. While more law firms than ever are aware of the dangers of attacks and are engaged in securing their law firms, attackers are constantly using more sophisticated techniques to gain access to a firm’s data. Protecting against cyberattacks is not a battle that will end anytime soon, if ever. In discussing the likelihood of a law firm data breach, consultants and experts now speak of “when, not if.” It is critical that you have a plan in place before your firm suffers from a law firm cyberattack. You don’t want to be caught flailing after you face a law firm data breach. In your plan, pay particular attention to communications. It is imperative that the law firm be the one to share the unhappy news rather than having a client stumble on the information. Read More
