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The Looming Shadow

How Cyberattacks are Gripping Professional and Legal Services

Leading-edge cyber security and remediation systems and strategies for Legal firms and Professional Services organisations.

Protect from cyber threats

Cyber Security for Legal Firms

Law firms are a particularly attractive target for cyber criminals due to the sensitive nature of the data they handle, such as:


Clients’ contracts and legal documents
These documents can contain confidential information about individuals and businesses, such as financial records, social security numbers, and trade secrets.

Merger and acquisition (M&A) deals
Hackers may try to steal inside information about
upcoming M&A deals to profit from insider trading.

Intellectual property
Law firms often handle intellectual property such as patents, trademarks, and copyrights. This information can be valuable to competitors.

Cyber Security for Professional Services

Professional Services firms outside of the Legal sector, such as accounting and consulting firms, are also at risk of cyberattacks.
These firms often handle sensitive data, such as:

01

Financial loss - Data breaches, business disruptions, and ransom demands can lead to significant financial losses. A 2022 report by Keeper Security revealed that Professional Services firms experience cyberattacks three times a week on average, each potentially costing millions in remediation and lost revenue.

02

Reputational damage - A compromised reputation can be a death knell for firms offering Professional and Legal Services. Public mistrust, client churn, and negative media coverage can severely damage brand value and erode hard-earned trust. A 2023 Ponemon Institute study found that 78% of consumers would avoid doing business with a company that has suffered a data breach.

03

Operational disruption - Cyberattacks can cripple critical business operations, halting communication, freezing access to data, and hindering project delivery. This can lead to missed deadlines, unhappy clients, and a snowball effect of further delays and losses.

01

Implementing comprehensive security systems - Employing firewalls, intrusion detection systems, data encryption, and multi-factor authentication are crucial steps in creating a layered defence.

02

Employee cyber security awareness training - Educating employees on cyber threats, phishing tactics, and safe online practices is critical to prevent human error from becoming a security breach.

03

Regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing - Proactive identification and patching of vulnerabilities can prevent cyber criminals from exploiting weaknesses in systems.

04

Cyber incident response plans - Having a well-rehearsed plan in place for responding to cyberattacks minimises downtime and limits damage.

Embracing a Culture of Cyber Security

Cyber security cannot be treated as a one-time project but must become an embedded element of the Professional and Legal Services culture. Leadership commitment, ongoing risk assessments, and continuous improvement are key to effectively navigating the ever-evolving cyber threat landscape. Exponential-e is a trusted technology partner for firms across the country, and a UK leader in cyber security, making us well-placed to help your own organisation establish a true cyber security culture, allowing you to offer clients complete peace of mind, every step of the way.


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