Depending on the size of the law firm, your firm might be considered a small business. As a small business, something to keep in mind is that your firm may be a prime target for cyber threats. There are some things that a firm can do to help mitigate their risk.

Using multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all remote access in the firm’s environment and should also be in place for all administrative access, whether remote or in the office. Also, if the firm has any web-based services, it is recommended that MFA be used with those.

Next-Gen Anti-Virus tools use different analysis and activity detection to identify unusual behavior within a system. Endpoint Detection and Response, or its variants, trigger an automated or manual response in addition to alerts for the user.

Backups can mean the difference between successful recovery or business closure. Multiple copies of backups are best, with at least one copy offsite. Work with your team to determine who should own this process and who should be included in the process to ensure that practice restoration can become a part of the firm’s regular routine.

There are more things that a firm can do to mitigate being a target for cybercriminals. If you are interested in learning more or getting a quote for cyber coverage, please reach out to our team at AdvoCap Insurance Agency, Inc. via email info@advocapinsurance.com anytime. We are happy to help.

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