Lawyer Monthly - August 2021 Edition

48 WWW.LAWYER-MONTHLY.COM | AUG 2021 GETTING CYBERSECURITY RIGHT FOR YOUR FIRM provide increased levels of remote access, there is the potential for data leakage in the cloud. Using a CASB gives organisations the power to maintain visibility over data that has gone beyond the reach of on-premises tools. Detailed logs on all cloud transactions (logins, uploads, or downloads) are always recorded and app-specific behaviours are also logged, helping organisations know the whereabouts of data if it is shared. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) The NCSC essentially sets out to help make the UK a safe place to live and work online. Amongst other things, they provide schemes that can help your firm strengthen cybersecurity. For example, Cyber Essentials is a simple but effective Government- backed scheme that will help you to protect your firm against a whole range of the most common cyberattacks. It can help you to guard against the most common cyber threats and demonstrate your commitment to cybersecurity. It can also reassure your clients that you are working to secure your IT against cyberattacks, and can even help to attract new clients with the promise you have cyber security measures in place. Cyber Essentials Plus adopts the Cyber Essentials trademark simplicity of approach but includes a hands-on technical verification. However, it is worrying to read research by Law.com that found that 40% of the leading 50 UK law firms still do not have the highest level of cybersecurity accreditation offered by Cyber Essentials Plus. Cybersecurity has never been so important – whatever industry you work in. The pandemic has provided firms with technology challenges while also giving cybercriminals an increased surface area for attacks. With COVID continuing to have an impact on remote working and working on the move, it is critical that your firm enjoys maximum protection against the development of any new cyber threats. Law firms are increasingly reliant on IT and technology which can leave them vulnerable to a whole host of malevolent cyber activity. If a firm loses access to their technology, has funds stolen or suffers any kind of data breach through a cyberattack, it can be devastating – financially and reputationally. With COVID continuing to have an impact on remote working and working on the move, it is critical that your firm enjoys maximum protection against the development of any new cyber threats.