Law firms are custodians of highly sensitive information, including client records and financial documents, privileged communications, and confidential case files. It’s no surprise, then, that they have become a prime target for cybercriminals looking to exploit this data for financial gain or other malicious purposes.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic started, many businesses have adopted a work from home setup to stay operational. While this setup helps keep employees productive, it also promotes the use of personal devices and networks that are less secure than typical company systems.

Cybercriminals are no longer interested in hacking your software applications to infiltrate your systems and steal sensitive information for their own gain. Instead, they are now exploiting what they believe is the most vulnerable aspect of your organization: your employees.

Keeping your company safe from cyberattacks is a huge challenge, and this is partly due to the confusing technical jargon used in the cybersecurity field. Failing to understand concepts like ransomware and DDoS may cause your company to overlook vital security measures and leave your company vulnerable to costly data breaches.

Email is so ingrained in business communication that many business users don’t realize how this indispensable tool can lead to data compromise. According to research by Proofpoint, 91% of targeted attacks, such as ransomware and phishing, start with email.