Cybersecurity, Part 2: Firms Should Avoid These Common Mistakes

The idea of cybersecurity may be foreign—or even frightening—to many attorneys. However, as evidenced in Part One of this series ("Cybersecurity: You Can't Afford to Ignore It Anymore," April 25) law firms appear to be the next great target for hackers. In light of that, as a risk management prevention tool, attorneys and firms need to be aware of how to protect themselves.

Often, when a cyber breach reaches the news, it is because something bad has already happened. Some cyber attacks may be inevitable, but there are common mistakes that many practitioners make. Here are some mistakes made by other firms and attorneys, and how those mistakes can be avoided.

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