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Superb Computer Security Guide for Attorneys

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Ben Stevens Posted in Office Management, Security, Technology 1 Comment
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4-Step Computer Security UpgradeIs your computer secure? Seriously, just between us, is it really secure? Secure enough that your clients would sleep soundly if they knew all the details? If pressed, would the powers-that-be conclude that you met your ethical obligations set forth in the Rules of Professional Conduct?

If you had to pause (even for a moment) to think about the answer to any of those questions, I have both good news and bad news for you. The “good” news is that you are like many other lawyers – who generally lag behind the technology curve. Far too many law firms would earn a “D” (at best) if they were graded on their computer security.  The bad news is that saying “I didn’t know” isn’t a sufficient response – to a client, a malpractice claim, or an ethical complaint.

Rule 1.6(c) of the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct states: “A lawyer shall make reasonable efforts to prevent the inadvertent or unauthorized disclosure of, or unauthorized access to, information relating to the representation of a client.” Pay close attention to the verb, as it states shall, not should. This is a requirement – and yes it extends to the information on your computer. Most attorneys are overworked, stressed out, and reluctant to change. These factors are not conducive to staying up to date on the latest technology, and even then, security is often one of the last items to be considered.

However, the “real” good news is that there is help available, today – for only $10. Sam Glover, Editor in Chief of Lawyerist.com, has written a short, simple, easy to follow guide that he claims “will take you from a D- to a solid B on computer security.” I have reviewed his 4-Step Computer Security Upgrade, and I agree with Sam and wholeheartedly recommend you buy it.

This computer security guide is a combination of concrete steps and best practices for such important topics as encryption, wi-fi security, two factor authentication, and secure passwords. Best of all, it includes step-by-step instructions for implementation (for both Macs and PCs) that anyone (even a non-tech savvy lawyer) can follow. It does all of this in a mere 35 pages and for only $10. What more could a busy, stressed, time-starved attorney possibly want?

Seriously, do yourself a favor and get this guide today – before it’s too late! Click here to learn more about this guide or to purchase a copy.

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One thought on “Superb Computer Security Guide for Attorneys”

  1. Richard Johnson says:
    June 18, 2015 at 6:59 am

    Confidential law firm information faces two primary forms of risk: theft of data and leakage of data. Awareness of most public discussions about law firm cybersecurity risk primarily have been driven by and focused almost exclusively on high-profile theft of data. This has had the unfortunate effect of distracting and perhaps hindering firm leadership from recognizing and fully comprehending the imminent peril posed by more prevalent but equally dire risks. To get serious about cybersecurity, firms must better understand the threat landscape, and adopt measures that can reduce the risk in these two most-pressing areas of concern for law firms.

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