Cybersecurity Services for Law Firms
Law firms become increasingly vulnerable to cybersecurity threats and data breaches as they handle increasing volumes of sensitive digital information.
Overview
Financial gain is a significant motivator for a cyber-attack, and with the AU legal market worth $23 billion, it is no surprise that cybercriminals are interested in law companies.
The legal industry contains massive volumes of sensitive client and company data that hackers can benefit from by selling on the dark web or holding a large quantity of money in hostage.
Challenges
Do these challenges sound familiar?
- Safeguarding private client information
- Keeping legacy systems safe while introducing new technologies
- Defending a developing network infrastructure
- Balancing cyber security and system accessibility
- Detecting and responding to data breaches
- Meeting compliance requirements
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Key Questions
Key security questions for finance providers
How frequently does digital infrastructure undergo testing?
Are backups made of systems to prevent data loss in the event of ransomware?
How is client information processed and safeguarded?
Are adequate safeguards in place to detect and respond to threats?
Are there safeguards in place to protect against insider threats?
Are personnel adequately trained on cyber security risks?
Compliance
Cyber security compliance in the legal industry
COVID-19 has compelled not just the law, but also the majority of the global industry, to shift to remote employment wherever practicable. While this has allowed businesses to continue running, it has also severely fractured enterprise cybersecurity systems and created abundant opportunity for internet scammers, who are taking advantage of uncertainty.
This abrupt transition has exposed the legal industry, placing large risk on compliance as well as data and intellectual property security.
Gridware can assist you in enhancing your data and information security to the degree required to comply with local and international compliance requirements.
Build your defences
Gridware’s Preventative Services
Penetration Testing
Rapidly and efficiently determine the extent to which your network and assets can defend against cyber threats by testing them against common exploits and vulnerabilities.
PCI DSS Penetration Test
Regular assessment of your organisation’s systems and processes is among the key controls mandated by the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard(PCI DSS) to protect cardholder data.
Cloud Security Audit
Gridware will support the improvement of your cloud network monitoring capabilities to the level needed to detect and respond to cyber threats that target cloud infrastructure, services, and applications.
Network Security Penetration Testing
A form of ethical hacking that aims to validate or invalidate the efficiency of defensive network controls and determine what needs to be done to bolster them.
Cyber Awareness Training
Gridware conducts information security training and workshops at your business. We provide in-house training seminars for your staff to educate on phishing prevention, social engineering and best practice cyber procedures.
Risk Audit
Our team of cyber security consultants will perform a cyber risk assessment that will identify gaps in your existing policies and procedures, and provide detailed observations and remediation plans to help achieve your most ideal state of security.
In the event of a breach
Gridware's Protective Services
Ransomware Data Recovery
In the event you are subject to ransomware, Gridware’s incident response consultants in can be logged in remotely within minutes to implement our proprietary incident response methodology.
Data Breach Investigation
Gridware will immediately assess the extent of the breach, the severity of the incident, the likely impact it will have on the business, and support your organisation through the remediation activities.
What Our Customers Say
"Gridware has been instrumental in building our cybersecurity and ISO procedures. Their rapid response and proactive service is critical to Trendspek's cyber strategy." – Mitchell Deam, Director, Trendspek
"Having worked with Gridware for a number of years, we trust them to advise us on our security posture. Their recommendations are critical to defending us against cyber attacks." – Mark Knowlton, CTO, Openwork
"Gridware has been a valuable asset to our team, providing us with the insights we need to stay ahead of emerging threats." – James Murray, Managing Director, Niko Australia
Why Choose Gridware
Leading AUS-based cybersecurity company
Red and blue team CREST CSOC expertise
Fast and hassle-free service deployment
Sophisticated understanding of the nonprofit sector
Agnostic approach to technology selection
Best-practice standards with a risk-based approach
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Insights
Gridware is proud to be a thought-leader in cybersecurity, creating and leading conversations in this space. Check out a selection of our published work from our Sydney based Cyber Defence Centre (CDC), and learn how our cyber expertise has led to partnerships with leading Australian Universities.