
How to Efficiently Address Your Client’s Technical Security Requirements
by Jim Moreo
Cybersecurity is not only a technical issue but also a strategic and competitive one.
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by Jim Moreo
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Cybersecurity is not only a technical issue but also a strategic and competitive one.
Law firms face increasing risks of cyberattacks, data breaches, and ransomware. Clients are aware of these threats and demand high-security standards from their legal service providers. Most law firms receive information security requirements from their clients regularly. Meeting these requirements demands a combination of policies, procedures, and technical resources. Putting policies and procedures in place can be time-consuming and is best completed as part of an industry-standard compliance such as ISO 27001. However, putting the technical requirements in place does not need to be time-consuming. Most firms already have the basic technical requirements in place but need the more advanced ones to be implemented.
Most firms already have these in place:
Many firms are lacking these, but they can be easily implemented: (tap to expand)
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools and services collect and analyze security logs from Windows devices, firewalls, routers, etc. The logs are searched for malicious activity and retained for whatever length of time your client requires.
A cybersecurity vulnerability scanning tool that looks for your network’s internal and external vulnerabilities. These tools are usually run monthly and create a report that can be provided to your client demonstrating your firm remediates vulnerabilities.
Many firms are lacking these, but they can be easily implemented: (tap to expand)
Most breaches result from a phishing email. Regular security awareness training dramatically reduces the number of cybersecurity incidents.
An Incident Response contract provides your firm with a guaranteed response time and a team of engineers to work on a cybersecurity incident. These contracts usually help reduce the cost of cybersecurity insurance and, in some cases, are a requirement for cybersecurity insurance.
Cornerstone’s Managed IT Services efficiently implement these services using products from industry-leading cybersecurity vendors such as Arctic Wolf, CrowdStrike, and Microsoft. These products are installed and configured without downtime or interruption to end users. The firm’s IT staff have full access to these tools, or Cornerstone’s 24/7 Managed IT Services can manage them. These tools must be implemented to “check the box” of your clients’ security requirements and protect the firm from malicious hackers.
Law firms must invest in robust cybersecurity solutions and practices to protect their data and reputation, as well as their clients’ trust and confidentiality.
Cybersecurity is not only a technical issue but also a strategic and competitive one.
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