What you will learn by attending:

In 2023, Law Firms faced a variety of cyber threats, with the following key causes identified for the increase in cyberattacks:

• Phishing Attacks: Phishing remained the most prevalent method. This tactic often involved impersonating clients or court systems to request urgent actions, such as wire transfers.
• Ransomware: Ransomware attacks surged, with criminals employing advanced tactics, including Ransomware-as-a-Service offerings. These attacks typically encrypted firm data and demanded payment for decryption, severely disrupting operations.
• Malware: Law firms were targeted with malware through fake subpoenas or court notifications that contained malicious links. Once activated, these malware attacks could compromise sensitive data and systems.
• Insider Threats and Third-Party Vulnerabilities: Cybercriminals exploited vulnerabilities within third-party vendors or targeted employees directly. Insider threats included departing employees stealing sensitive data, while third-party breaches often stemmed from inadequate cybersecurity measures by partners or service providers.
• Cloud Misconfigurations: As law firms increasingly adopted cloud services, misconfigurations became a significant risk factor. Inadequate security settings could expose sensitive data to unauthorized access, leading to breaches.

These factors collectively contributed to a challenging cybersecurity environment for law firms in 2023, necessitating stronger protective measures and awareness of evolving threats.

Law firms must navigate a complex landscape of cybersecurity regulations to protect sensitive client information and ensure compliance. Key regulations include:

• American Bar Association (ABA) Model Rules of Professional Conduct
• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR
• Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA
• National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Guidelines
• State-Specific Regulations
• Industry-Specific Regulations

These regulations collectively emphasize the importance of robust cybersecurity practices within law firms to protect client data and maintain professional integrity.

Law Firms Non-compliance with cybersecurity regulations can have severe consequences for law firms. Key repercussions include:

• Financial Penalties
• Legal Repercussions
• Reputational Damage
• Operational Disruption
• Loss of Business
• Potential Disbarment

You will take away:

“The 6 Pillars of Cyber Resilience for Law Firms”

“What position Law Firms MUST take in the fight against cyber-criminals”

Who Should Attend?

C-Level Executives, Partners, Managers or Office Managers who are concerned about: lost or stolen devices, privacy of confidential information, employment litigation introduced when employees use personal devices to access company data, and State and Federal laws that carry heavy fines for lost or stolen data. This is of particular importance for those organizations that handle ANY sensitive data such as credit card and financial information, medical records (or serve clients who you retain important and confidential records) or who simply want to avoid having their bank account wiped out due to a cyber-attack.

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