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Cybersecurity Guide for Law Firms

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https://www.bluelightit.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/blu-cybersecurity-guide-for-law-firms.jpg As an attorney, you handle a wealth of sensitive information daily. Clients need to know that whatever they say to their lawyer is protected via client-attorney privilege, and are confident that their data is being actively protected. Cyber data breaches are becoming increasingly common. They threaten the privacy of clients’ sensitive information and your law firm’s reputation. ABA’s cybersecurity Report states that 25 percent of law firms have previously suffered a data breach, costing them not just their data, but financial and reputational losses. While it’s not a stretch to think multinational corporations can afford sophisticated cybersecurity strategies, most law firms either cannot afford much in the way of cybersecurity or do not prioritize it, which is why law firms have become targets within the hacker community. On average, law firms have all the desired information with few

The Cost of Cybercrime: Understanding the Financial and Reputational Risks

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https://www.bluelightit.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/cybercrime.jpg Cybercrime is a growing global threat and organizations of all sizes face the potential risks which it presents. Attackers can cause massive disruption, crippling operations and forcing companies to invest heavily in recovery measures. With fines becoming increasingly stringent as governments seek to crack down on cybercrime, understanding the financial risk involved is crucial for any organization looking to balance its compliance obligations with sound business strategy. But that’s not the only area in which businesses need to be aware: reputational damage resulting from cybercrime incidents further compound risk exposure for organizations of all stripes. In this article we will walk you through the various costs associated with cybercrimes—financial and reputational—and take an in-depth look at their impact on businesses across industries. Organizations must address these dangers head-on or else find themselve

Benefits of Remote IT Support: Saving Time and Money for Your Business

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https://www.bluelightit.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/remote-it-professional.jpg In today’s digital age, businesses of all sizes are looking to cut costs while still providing the highest level of customer service and support. Remote IT support is a cost-effective solution that saves time and money for business owners without sacrificing quality or reliability. With remote IT support, businesses can take advantage of the expertise provided by trained professionals. This type of service not only reduces cost but also increases efficiency when compared to traditional onsite solutions. In this article, we explore the many benefits that remote IT support offers businesses seeking to save time and money. We are going to cover in depth why businesses should consider leveraging this valuable service, including how it helps ease stress on limited internal resources during peak times such as seasonal sales cycles and unexpected events like outages. Remote IT Support – What is it? Remote I

Common Cybersecurity Struggles for Law Firms

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https://www.bluelightit.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/blu-common-cyber-security-struggles-law-firms.jpg Everybody knows client-attorney privileges are sacred. As an attorney, you handle a wealth of sensitive information daily. Clients need to know that whatever they say to their lawyer is protected via client-attorney privilege, and are confident that their data is being actively protected. Cyber data breaches are becoming increasingly common. They threaten both the privacy of clients’ sensitive information and your law firm’s reputation. ABA’s cybersecurity Report states that 25 percent of law firms have previously suffered a data breach, costing them not just their data, but financial and reputational losses. Cybersecurity must be a top priority for law firms. In this article, we will explain the common cybersecurity struggles for law firms and what you can do to avoid them in your practice. Not Conducting A Risk Assessment If you don’t conduct regular risk assessments to ide