SECURITY FOR LEGAL FIRMS
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and respond to threats in real-time.”
Contributors
Resellers With security an imperative, resellers are crucial to providing this to legal firms. As Benn Morris, CEO at 3B Data Security, notes, resellers need to act as trusted partners, not just suppliers. “That means taking the time to understand each firm’s risk profile, what kind of work they do, the sensitivity of the data they handle, how their teams operate, and the regulations they need to meet,” he explains. “A large corporate law firm will have very different needs from a small regional practice, so solutions should be built around those specific requirements rather than pushed as off-the-shelf packages. “It’s also important to focus on long- term support. That includes helping firms stay ahead of emerging threats, offering regular reviews of their security posture, and providing practical guidance when policies or technologies need to evolve. “Resellers should be offering more than just licences, they should be bringing in training, implementation support and threat updates that help legal teams stay resilient. The most valuable partners are the ones who can make security part of the firm's daily operations without adding friction or complexity.” Stewart Parkin, CTO global at Assured Data Protection, agrees that understanding the firm’s size, structure, regulatory obligations and risk appetite allows resellers to tailor solutions appropriately. “Whether that means managed services, cloud-based platforms or hybrid security models,” he says. “Offering ongoing support, regular security assessments and awareness training can turn a reseller into a trusted advisor, not just a supplier.” Phil adds that to help ensure their clients get the best solution, they should have a deep understanding of the specific regulatory requirements and compliance standards relevant to the legal industry. “This includes understanding the value
of solutions that protect sensitive documents, client communications and financial information,” he says. “Legal firms need to ensure business continuity. Resellers should recommend solutions that minimise downtime and disruption from cyberattacks, such as ransomware protection and disaster recovery planning. “Start with a comprehensive assessment of the legal firm's current security posture, including the most relevant threats to the firm, such as phishing, ransomware and data breaches. “After this, you can evaluate the firm's current security controls, such as firewalls, antivirus, and endpoint protection, and then use the available budget and resources to recommend a tailored set of cybersecurity solutions that address the firm's specific requirements. This may include EDR, managed detection and response, network security, identity and security awareness training. “Law firms depend on their fee earners and their productivity, so look at how their employees are conducting remote and hybrid working. If the firm doesn’t have security in place for cloud and identity management, then that is a natural fit for further security expansion. “Offering affordable and proven MDR services helps your legal customers ensure their business is not disrupted. Most law firms can’t afford to run their own Security Operations Centre (SOC), so providing real-time, expert threat intelligence and SOC services can enable those law firms to be secure and agile in their approach to security.” With cyberattacks only set to increase in number, security will continue to be a high priority, so resellers will need to stay on top of this for their customers in the legal sector. n
VimlRaj Sampathkumar
manageengine.com
Lee Driver
ek.co
Benn Morris
3bdatasecurity.com
Stewart Parkin
assured-dp.com
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