IT & Cyber SEcurity For Legal Services

Your Legal Institution, 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 organisation’s support their clients, helping them to streamline workloads and crucially, gain control over sensitive data.

We now know we’ve got eyes on our assets 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and with that peace of mind, we can focus on other business critical tasks. The Stripe OLT Sec Ops team are professional, knowledgeable, and always available when needed.

Hansel Henson, UK Top 500 Law Firm

David Hansel

IT & Security Challenges Facing the Legal 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 organisation’s 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.

90% of legal firms cited cyber security as the biggest threat to future growth, and the global increase in ransomware attacks was cited as one of the reasons for having a solid crisis management plan in place.

– PwC’s annual law firm survey, 2021

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How do we help support and secure the Legal sector?

One

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.

Two

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.

Three

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.

Four

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.

Five

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.

Six

We Can Help You Streamline Operations

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

Client Sucess Stories

IT & Security Services for the Legal Sector

Navigating the intricate world of legal work 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 financial institution to operate more securely, efficiently, and compliantly.