IT & CYBER SECURITY FOR Law Firms & LEGAL SERVICES

YOUR LEGAL Firm, FORTIFIED

At Stripe OLT we have been supporting critical infrastructures in established organisations since 2004. Helping legal services across the UK to improve efficiency, increase user productivity and advance their security.

We utilise secure cloud Microsoft technologies to transform the way legal organisations support their clients, helping them to streamline workloads and crucially, gain control over sensitive data.

As our IT Director, I have a responsibility to make sure we all take cyber security seriously and this really has helped build awareness within the business. Off the back of this I delivered a presentation to our users, who now have a really great foundational understanding of the types of open-source information that can be out there.

I would highly recommend this service to organisations that want to build strong, security-first mindset within their business.

EMW LAW

Lee Kilner – IT Director

IT & Security Challenges Facing the Legel Sector

The legal sector is confronting an array of technological challenges that threaten both its operational efficiency and client confidentiality. Cyber security threats remain at the forefront, as law firms are increasingly lucrative targets for cyber-attacks aiming to compromise sensitive client data.

These challenges become prominent in our modern, hybrid-working world, where secure data storage and transmission are paramount.
On top of this, new technologies, evolving expectations, and a global shift in working culture are all propelling technological change in the legal sector.
But we’re here to help.

Stripe OLT already support organisations operating across the legal industry, including law firms, legal agencies and compliance agencies – helping them succeed in a space that is often in a constant state of change.

Sensitive Data Handling

Legal firms frequently manage extremely sensitive information, such as details related to active criminal investigations or high-stakes corporate deals.

This makes them attractive targets for criminal entities looking to leverage insider information, gain advantages in legal battles, or interfere with the justice process.

Data, Storage, Protection, Privacy, and Transmission

Protecting client data across multiple touchpoints and ensuring secure storage and transmission is becoming an ever-growing challenge due to the shift towards hybrid working and cloud-first systems.

Third-Party Attacks

Smaller legal practices and individual practitioners often outsource additional operational requirements to third parties, making it difficult for them to properly assess the cybersecurity measures in place.

Such firms are especially susceptible to attacks, possibly due to outdated security protocols on unmanaged devices or insufficient staff training. Even a minor breach could lead to devastating financial or reputational damage.

Phishing Scams

Law firms also manage large financial transactions in various sectors like corporate mergers and real estate, often under tight deadlines.

These conditions, combined with the complexity of dealing with multiple clients and vendors, make them vulnerable to phishing scams and business email compromises.

Regulatory Compliance and Client Confidentiality

Keeping up with changing regulatory requirements is crucial for legal operation and especially when it comes to maintaining client trust – especially adherence to stringent industry GDPR standards.

Ransomware Risks

Operational disruptions can be financially detrimental for legal entities, not only due to loss of billable hours but also because of the repercussions for their client base.

This makes them particularly enticing for cybercriminal groups specializing in ransomware attacks, who demand money to restore IT services.

Reputational Damage

Reputational Damage
Given that a firm’s reputation is crucial in the legal industry, practices become lucrative targets for extortion schemes, heightening the need for robust cybersecurity measures

Legacy Systems and Modernisation

Balancing the integration of new technologies while maintaining existing legacy systems without sacrificing performance and security, is an increasing challenge for many legal firms.

80% of security incidents can be traced to missing elements that could be addressed through modern security approaches.

– Microsoft Digital Defence Report 2022

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How do we help support and secure the Legal sector?

Azure Cloud Services

We Enable Secure, Hybrid, Global Working

Leveraging Microsoft’s cloud and security capabilities we can help you revamp your identity and access protocols, ensuring streamlined and secure access for your team, no matter their location.

Digital Transformation Service

We Help You Grow, Innovate and Scale Securely

Unlock opportunities for improved efficiency via innovative data analytics and AI, automating mundane tasks, risk evaluations, and anti-fraud measures. Consolidate your data for quick, user-friendly analysis and visualization.

Advisory & Compliance Service

We Help You Fulfil ESG Objectives

Demonstrate your commitment to environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) by employing cloud technology to enact sustainable and decarbonization practices.

Managed Security Services

We Allow You to Maintain a Fortified Security Posture

We work alongside our customers to design bespoke security strategies that enable rapid identification and neutralization of both internal and external threats, safeguarding you and your valuable data.

Consultancy Services

We will Help You Maintain Regulatory Compliance

Acquire the tools to fully understand your data landscape— the who, what, when, where and why is increasingly important and often complex. Our team are able to provide you with the reports you need to understand and maintain compliance requirements.

Managed Security Services

We Can Help You Streamline Operations

Our Managed IT and cyber Security Services deliver the expertise and security needed for seamless operations, offering not just cost efficiency but also peace of mind.

Our Other Services

IT & Security Services for the Legal Industry

Navigating the intricate world of legal institutions requires more than just robust security; it calls for a comprehensive suite of services tailored to meet your specific needs.

Below discover how our specialized services can empower your legal institution to operate more securely, efficiently, and compliantly.

How we’ve helped our clients

Haseltine lake kempner

Microsoft E5 License

With a host of VLP agreements and an aging PBX system that was quite redtrictive, having a multitude of technologies was no longer useful and HLK needed to consolidate their solutions under one roof.

Learn how we helped Haseltine lake kempner
EMW Law

Digital Footprint Review

EMW however, don’t just do law. They prioritise the people they protect, and that extends into security. With a genuine interest in client care, it comes as no surprise that those at EMW want to ensure the impact on their clients is always a positive one.

Learn how we helped EMW Law