CS Nov-Dec 2023

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LEGAL CHALLENGE
We all need recourse to legal
services at various times in
our lives and rely on these
firms to protect our interests during
those transactions. Yet law firms, as
is now the case with so many other
businesses, are faced with a rapidly
evolving cyber security landscape,
with cybercriminals employing
increasingly sophisticated techniques
to breach their defences.
The shift towards remote work and
cloud services has broadened the
attack surface, says Access Group,
leaving law firms very vulnerable to
a wide range of cyber threats that
include phishing attacks, ransomware and supply chain vulnerabilities. It's a formidable
task to overcome these challenges, but one that has to be actively embraced. Firms
have to set aside the right levels of investment and planning to cope with this rising
threat - which means the involvement of everyone throughout the organisation.
"To protect themselves and their clients, law firms must adopt robust cyber security
measures, such as zero-trust methodologies and conditional access policies," states
business management software provider Access Group. Adds legal IT expert Harry
Fallows: "Staying informed about the latest cyber security trends and working with
reputable IT security providers are crucial steps in safeguarding sensitive data and
maintaining client trust in the digital age."
I cannot end this Comment without singling out the BIG happening that took place
in October: the 2023 Computing Security Awards.
What a remarkable night it was, with a powerful line-up of companies, solutions
and individuals vying for the top prizes. It was a privilege to be there and to have the
honour of presenting the winners with their engraved glassware.
For a round-up of all the winners and some great pictures, see pages 12-13. If the next
awards are up there with this one, we’ve another exceptional event to look forward to.
Brian Wall
Editor
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