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Cyber Research Proposal
Cybersecurity in business
Introduction
Because of today's international economy, securing a company's intellectual property, financial information, and good name is critical for the company's long-term survival and growth. However, with the rise in risks and cyber vulnerability, most businesses find it difficult to keep up with the competition. Since their inception, most companies have reported 16% fraud, 37.7% financial losses, and an average of over 11% share value loss, according to data compiled by the US security. Most corporations and governments are working hard to keep their customers and residents safe from harm. There are both physical and cybersecurity risks involved with these threats. According to a recent study, many company owners aren't aware of the full scope of cybersecurity. People who own their businesses must deal with various issues daily.
Nevertheless, steps are being taken to address these issues. Customers and the company are likely to be protected by the measures adopted. Cybersecurity is one of the most pressing issues facing organizations today. Leaks of a company's intellectual property and other secrets may have devastating effects on its operations, as competitors and rivals will do all in their power to stop them. is an excellent illustration of this. This is perhaps the most talked-about security compromise of the year [footnoteRef:3]. The firm was severely damaged because of this. [1: "Database security attacks and control methods."] [2:q "Comprehending the IoT cyber threat landscape: A data dimensionality reduction technique to infer and characterize Internet-scale IoT probing campaigns."] [3: "The Equifax data breach: What cpas and firms need to know now." ]
Some individuals take advantage of clients by stealing highly important information to profit financially from their actions. For example, if the wrong individuals get their hands on your credit card information, you're in serious trouble since you might lose money. Some families lose all their resources, while others are forced to declare bankruptcy after being financially stable for a long period. Many of the findings of this study will be focused on cybersecurity and the sources of cybersecurity risks. The paper outlines a few of the issues and solutions that organizations may use to keep their operations and consumers safe from exploiting dishonest individuals.
Research question
According to the most recent study, more than 1500 companies have been exposed to some cybersecurity assault[footnoteRef:4]. This research details the specific types of attacks that have occurred. Organizational operations are affected, as is corporate governance, and the internal management of financial status is rendered ineffective due to these assaults. The question that will be investigated during the study is: [4: "Towards blockchain-based identity and access management for internet of things in enterprises."]
How doe ...
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Cyber Research Proposal
Cybersecurity in business
Introduction
Because of today's international economy, securing a company's intellectual property, financial information, and good name is critical for the company's long-term survival and growth. However, with the rise in risks and cyber vulnerability, most businesses find it difficult to keep up with the competition. Since their inception, most companies have reported 16% fraud, 37.7% financial losses, and an average of over 11% share value loss, according to data compiled by the US security. Most corporations and governments are working hard to keep their customers and residents safe from harm. There are both physical and cybersecurity risks involved with these threats. According to a recent study, many company owners aren't aware of the full scope of cybersecurity. People who own their businesses must deal with various issues daily.
Nevertheless, steps are being taken to address these issues. Customers and the company are likely to be protected by the measures adopted. Cybersecurity is one of the most pressing issues facing organizations today. Leaks of a company's intellectual property and other secrets may have devastating effects on its operations, as competitors and rivals will do all in their power to stop them. is an excellent illustration of this. This is perhaps the most talked-about security compromise of the year [footnoteRef:3]. The firm was severely damaged because of this. [1: "Database security attacks and control methods."] [2:q "Comprehending the IoT cyber threat landscape: A data dimensionality reduction technique to infer and characterize Internet-scale IoT probing campaigns."] [3: "The Equifax data breach: What cpas and firms need to know now." ]
Some individuals take advantage of clients by stealing highly important information to profit financially from their actions. For example, if the wrong individuals get their hands on your credit card information, you're in serious trouble since you might lose money. Some families lose all their resources, while others are forced to declare bankruptcy after being financially stable for a long period. Many of the findings of this study will be focused on cybersecurity and the sources of cybersecurity risks. The paper outlines a few of the issues and solutions that organizations may use to keep their operations and consumers safe from exploiting dishonest individuals.
Research question
According to the most recent study, more than 1500 companies have been exposed to some cybersecurity assault[footnoteRef:4]. This research details the specific types of attacks that have occurred. Organizational operations are affected, as is corporate governance, and the internal management of financial status is rendered ineffective due to these assaults. The question that will be investigated during the study is: [4: "Towards blockchain-based identity and access management for internet of things in enterprises."]
How doe ...
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By David F. Larcker, Peter C. Reiss, and Brian Tayan
Stanford Closer Look Series, November 16, 2017
The board of directors is expected to ensure that management has identified and developed processes to mitigate risks facing the organization, including risks arising from data theft and the loss of information. Unfortunately, recent experience suggests that companies are not doing a sufficient job of securing this data. In this Closer Look, we examine they types of cyberattacks that occur and how companies respond to them.
We ask:
• What steps can the board take to prevent, monitor, and mitigate data theft?
• What data, metrics, and information should board members review to satisfy themselves that management has taken proper steps to minimize cyber risks?
• What qualifications should a board member have in order to constructively contribute to boardroom discussions on cybersecurity?
• How difficult is it to find board candidates with these skills?
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The purpose of this paper is to review the topic of data breach from two perspectives: first, an overview of the trends in data breach litigation, and second, a more granular perspective of practical data protection processes that may serve as a guidepost to help reduce the risk of likelihood of data breach. Taken together the reader will understand why a measured approach to data protection can reduce the risk of financial liability from a data breach lawsuit.
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Cybersecurity in business
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Nevertheless, steps are being taken to address these issues. Customers and the company are likely to be protected by the measures adopted. Cybersecurity is one of the most pressing issues facing organizations today. Leaks of a company's intellectual property and other secrets may have devastating effects on its operations, as competitors and rivals will do all in their power to stop them. is an excellent illustration of this. This is perhaps the most talked-about security compromise of the year [footnoteRef:3]. The firm was severely damaged because of this. [1: "Database security attacks and control methods."] [2:q "Comprehending the IoT cyber threat landscape: A data dimensionality reduction technique to infer and characterize Internet-scale IoT probing campaigns."] [3: "The Equifax data breach: What cpas and firms need to know now." ]
Some individuals take advantage of clients by stealing highly important information to profit financially from their actions. For example, if the wrong individuals get their hands on your credit card information, you're in serious trouble since you might lose money. Some families lose all their resources, while others are forced to declare bankruptcy after being financially stable for a long period. Many of the findings of this study will be focused on cybersecurity and the sources of cybersecurity risks. The paper outlines a few of the issues and solutions that organizations may use to keep their operations and consumers safe from exploiting dishonest individuals.
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According to the most recent study, more than 1500 companies have been exposed to some cybersecurity assault[footnoteRef:4]. This research details the specific types of attacks that have occurred. Organizational operations are affected, as is corporate governance, and the internal management of financial status is rendered ineffective due to these assaults. The question that will be investigated during the study is: [4: "Towards blockchain-based identity and access management for internet of things in enterprises."]
How doe ...
1
2
Cyber Research Proposal
Cybersecurity in business
Introduction
Because of today's international economy, securing a company's intellectual property, financial information, and good name is critical for the company's long-term survival and growth. However, with the rise in risks and cyber vulnerability, most businesses find it difficult to keep up with the competition. Since their inception, most companies have reported 16% fraud, 37.7% financial losses, and an average of over 11% share value loss, according to data compiled by the US security. Most corporations and governments are working hard to keep their customers and residents safe from harm. There are both physical and cybersecurity risks involved with these threats. According to a recent study, many company owners aren't aware of the full scope of cybersecurity. People who own their businesses must deal with various issues daily.
Nevertheless, steps are being taken to address these issues. Customers and the company are likely to be protected by the measures adopted. Cybersecurity is one of the most pressing issues facing organizations today. Leaks of a company's intellectual property and other secrets may have devastating effects on its operations, as competitors and rivals will do all in their power to stop them. is an excellent illustration of this. This is perhaps the most talked-about security compromise of the year [footnoteRef:3]. The firm was severely damaged because of this. [1: "Database security attacks and control methods."] [2:q "Comprehending the IoT cyber threat landscape: A data dimensionality reduction technique to infer and characterize Internet-scale IoT probing campaigns."] [3: "The Equifax data breach: What cpas and firms need to know now." ]
Some individuals take advantage of clients by stealing highly important information to profit financially from their actions. For example, if the wrong individuals get their hands on your credit card information, you're in serious trouble since you might lose money. Some families lose all their resources, while others are forced to declare bankruptcy after being financially stable for a long period. Many of the findings of this study will be focused on cybersecurity and the sources of cybersecurity risks. The paper outlines a few of the issues and solutions that organizations may use to keep their operations and consumers safe from exploiting dishonest individuals.
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According to the most recent study, more than 1500 companies have been exposed to some cybersecurity assault[footnoteRef:4]. This research details the specific types of attacks that have occurred. Organizational operations are affected, as is corporate governance, and the internal management of financial status is rendered ineffective due to these assaults. The question that will be investigated during the study is: [4: "Towards blockchain-based identity and access management for internet of things in enterprises."]
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• What data, metrics, and information should board members review to satisfy themselves that management has taken proper steps to minimize cyber risks?
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2022 Data Breach Trends in Legal
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INTRODUCTION
The legal industry is likely to undergo
significant changes due to
technological advancements and ever-
changing client demands.
Digital platforms, softwares, and apps
will offer faster, more effective
strategies while virtual programs will
replace secure processes and labor-
intensive tasks. Also, clients now are
busier than ever and expect excellent
digital experiences wherever they go.
This includes mobile-first solutions,
digital communication, control over
their legal cases, speed, and efficiency.
It is clear that in order for law firms to
satisfy their audience they need to
keep pace in the fast-changing world
of technology, which means
protecting their data.
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2022 Data Breach Trends in Legal
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Data has become one of the
most important aspects of a
business in the digital age. Law
firms face considerable risks from
data leaking, including, significant
reputational harm and financial
losses. Data loss detection and
prevention has become one of
the most severe security
challenges for businesses; as the
volume of data grows
exponentially the data breaches
occur more frequently than ever
before.
Financially motivated actors and
ideologically motivated hacktivists
increasingly target law firms. "They
retain sensitive customer
information, handle considerable
funds, and are a crucial enabler in
commercial and business
transactions," according to the NCSC.
Phishing, data breaches,
ransomware, and supply chain
compromises are among the most
severe risks facing law firms,
according to the NCSC. For example,
a UK software firm exposed personal
information belonging to more than
190 law firms in 2020
SIDE BAR:
REMOTE WORK IN
2022
Keeping client data on-
premises versus the cloud
provides a false sense of
information security.
Resisting budgeting for
technology investments over
time creates higher costs in
the long run.
Running outdated or legacy
solutions increases your
firm’s exposure to data
breaches and cyberattacks.
As remote and hybrid work
continues to trend, there is no
doubt law firms are growing
acutely aware of their
technological capabilities and
deficiencies. Compared to other
industries, law firms have
historically struggled to keep up
with the proliferation of
technology and data due to
security concerns, lack of
technical resources, and a
limited budget for necessary
enhancements or proper
software.
Here are the common
challenges we encounter:
5. OBLIGATIONS AND
RESPONSIBILITIES FOR
LAW FIRMS
The American Bar Association (ABA) has held lawyers to the
ethical and model rules of professional conduct since they
were approved in 1983. These rules are the internal compass
for lawyers to navigate various scenarios and interactions
with clients.
Rule 1.6, regarding the confidentiality of client
information, states that, “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.”
This means lawyers must make efforts to protect their
clients’ data.
In 2018, the ABA issued Formal Opinion 483, which discusses
the importance of data protection and how to handle the
inevitable security breach. The opinion states matter-of-factly
that the risk of law firms experiencing a data breach is not a
matter of if, but when.
Protected Harbor, Inc.
2022 Data Breach Trends in Legal
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OF LAW FIRMS WITH UP
TO 100 EMPLOYEES HAVE
EXPERIENCED A DATA
BREACH.
6. The threat landscape for law firms and businesses has increased as a result
of our daily lives and work being conducted online.
Just consider one of your firm’s top attorneys and how they allocate their
time during work and life. Perhaps they start the day by checking email,
updating their Facebook status, making a client call, and sending a follow-
up email with the sensitive information attached. Not one, but every one of
these actions exposes information that hackers can use to infiltrate your law
firm.
They may have fallen victim to email spoofing, which forges the sender and
can include malicious attachments or links. Hackers could use their
Facebook status to tailor a hack based on location or personal information
to identify potential passwords.
Cyber-attacks against law firms are not a new phenomenon, but the rate of
incidence and year-over-year growth are staggering. In fact, according to
the ABA, up to 42% of law firms with up to 100 employees have experienced
a data breach.
RISK OF ATTACK
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20%
10%
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THE NATURE OF
CYBERSECURITY
RISK IN LEGAL
SERVICES In her article titled, The Risk of Data
Breaches in the Law Firm, Hanna from
Texas Lawyers Insurance Exchange
(TLIE) stated three primary categories of
known data breaches involving lawyers
and law firms. The two most important
being the disposal of client documents,
theft of mobile devices, and exploitation
of internal security protocols. Of course,
these are not all issues that could lead to
data breaches or affect computer
operations. Bloomberg reported that
Chinese hackers once targeted specific
Toronto law firms searching for
information about a $40 billion takeover
deal. A Texas lawyer had crucial client
information taken from his car in a case
known to TLIE and supplied credit
monitoring services to those customers.
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GROWING NUMBER OF CYBERSECURITY BREACHES
8. Some cyber dangers, such as the spread of viruses
and Trojans, might result in liability by exposing
data held by others. However, the three areas that
have caused massive issues for lawyers thus far are
listed below.
The most common data leak in legal firms is
improper document disposal. There were three
publicly recorded occurrences in Texas that
highlight this issue. The first occurrence happened
when attorneys allegedly dumped client data in
San Antonio and Houston dumpsters, where they
were recovered intact. Second, computers from a
law firm were found in a pawn shop in another
Texas case. Finally, a flash drive with personally
identifiable information (PII) of about 627 clients
was attached to one computer. This breach
happened despite the legal firm's policy of
thoroughly cleaning all donated computers of any
client data.
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The breaching of internal security systems is the
next area described by Meade. These data breaches
occur when security systems are mistakenly or
purposely bypassed, despite the availability of
excellent processes. Experian, for example, revealed
to New Hampshire authorities that credentials
supplied to a legal firm were misused to download
a large number of credit reports containing
sensitive information.
57% 20%
48%
MALWARE INFECTIONS BASED ON FIRM SIZE
Firms with 10-49
attorneys
Firms with 2-9
attorneys
Firms with 500+
attorneys
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TOP
THREATS
FROM BASIC BREACHES, LIKE THOSE RESULTING FROM A STOLEN
LAPTOP, TO MORE ELABORATE HACKING SCHEMES, YOUR CLIENT
DATA IS CONSTANTLY IN JEOPARDY. HERE ARE A FEW THINGS
YOU’RE PROBABLY DOING RIGHT NOW THAT ARE PUTTING YOUR
CLIENTS AT RISK.
SKIPPING ASSESMENTS
You can’t protect something if you don’t know it exists. To help prevent a data breach, an
annual inventory should be taken to understand what devices and data you have, where
they are located, and who has access to them. It’s also essential to conduct a security and
risk assessment. How vulnerable is your information? What would the ramifications be if it
was stolen? According to the ABA, “Comment [18] to Model Rule 1.6 includes a risk-
based approach to determine reasonable measures that attorneys should employ. The first
two factors in the analysis are ‘the sensitivity of the information and ‘the likelihood of
disclosure if additional safeguards are not employed.’ This analysis should include a review
of security incidents that an attorney or law firm has experienced and those experienced by
others—generally and in the legal profession”.
UNDERSTAFFED & UNDERFUNDED IT DEPARTMENTS
The growing burden on IT staff is a significant challenge that cybersecurity professionals in
healthcare organizations have already identified. A majority of IT departments are still
understaffed and overburdened with day-to-day work. This leaves little time for them to
improve their security infrastructure, as they always react rather than improve. It doesn't
help that a majority of their time is spent on manual tasks like creating tickets, which could
easily be automated.
10. LACK OF EMPLOYEE
SECURITY TRAINING
Employees usually know how to spot suspicious emails, lock-
up devices with sensitive information, and so on.
Unfortunately, many legal service organizations have failed
to adequately train employees on the basics of IT security.
Analysts claim that non-malicious attacks are the most
common security breaches that healthcare organizations
face. A study by the Ponemon Institute showed that 47% of
non-malicious attacks were caused by employee negligence,
while 29% were due to system glitches, and 24% were
because of third-party errors.
CLOUD MIGRATION & APPS
"Moving workloads to the cloud," is commonly heard among
technology companies. However, when organizations plan to
do so, they encounter a problem: security controls and
practices in their on-premises environments are not what
they need for the cloud. In this environment, everything is
software-based and deeply integrated.
Your business needs to make sure it has a good strategy
when it comes time to migrate, including; fundamentals like
access control and governance, API integrations, and
continuous monitoring.
Cloud providers are responsible for the physical security of
their data center environments and disaster recovery plus
making sure they comply with all regulations and best
practices. Law firms still need to be responsible for disaster
recovery and continuity processes. This is especially
important if you move to an IaaS environment where you
rely on shared resources only - without your hardware.
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EXTERNAL BREACHES
HOW LAW FIRMS WERE
BREACHED IN 2020
Of the firms that have notified state authorities, external breaches—including phishing,
hacking, and malware attacks, were the most commonly identified source of data exposure
events, according to Law360 Pulse's analysis. Several other firms reported data breaches
through other factors, such as a third-party data breach, stolen or lost devices, or insider
wrongdoing.
According to Lindsay Nickle, a Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP partner and a vice-chair of
the firm's data privacy and cybersecurity practice, the reason why we are seeing a significant
number of firms filing notifications of external breaches is, "Mainly because these are the
categories that end up in the compromise of information."
0 10 20 30 40
External Breaches & Phishing
Insider Incidents
Theft or Loss of Portable Device
Third Party Vendor Breach
Other
12. According to the records submitted to state authorities, many law firm investigations have
identified that unauthorized individuals have accessed their email accounts, exposing
individuals' personal information, such as names and Social Security numbers. In several
cases, the breached information has also included government-issued ID numbers, financial
information, medical records, and even employees' W-2 forms. However, the cybercriminals
don't necessarily make money from the breached data. They mostly make money from
either extorting payments or diverting funds and fraudulent transactions in compromised
accounts. "The data, the breached information, is collateral damage," said Lindsay Nickle, a
Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP partner. "It's not what the bad guys are after, and it's not
how they make their money," Claudia Rast, Butzel Long PC's cybersecurity group leader,
added that doesn't mean that the breached information isn't for sale on the dark web. It's
not like dollars; it's pennies, but if you have thousands of Social Security numbers or
thousands of credit card numbers. It has some value," she said.
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"External hacking or malware will cover any sort of
unauthorized access to an environment or an email
account, as well as covering ransomware attacks or other
types of viruses or trojans that get into a system," Nickle
said. "Those are the two biggest threats we have right now,
ransomware and compromises of email accounts."
OF LAW FIRMS SAID THEY ARE CONCERNED
OVER THE RISE IN RANSOMEWARE ATTACKS
71%
13. HOW LAW
FIRMS ARE
RESPONDING
A survey conducted by the Bar
Association in 2021 asked
respondents about various security
responses adopted by law firms to
tackle the increasing threats in the
legal sector. Over 50% of
respondents said they had official
policy's on email, internet use,
computer use, and remote access.
In turn, 48% had social media
policies, and only 32% had a policy
on personal technology use/BYOD.
As firms anticipated growth, they
planned to roll out more cyber
and data protection policies.
HAVE A POLICY
ON MANAGING
COMPANY DATA
HAVE A POLICY
ON REMOTE
ACCESS
HAVE A POLICY
ON EMPLOYEE
HANDLING OF
CLIENT
INFORMATION
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CYBER INSURANCE
As data breaches continue to dominate the headlines, the necessity for cyber
insurance is becoming increasingly apparent. Many general liabilities and
malpractice plans do not cover data breaches or security issues. The percentage of
attorneys who say they have cyber liability insurance has risen in recent years to
42% this year. There is coverage available for first-party losses to the law firm and
cyber liability insurance, which covers liability to third parties like lost productivity,
data restoration, and technical and legal expenses. For law firms of all sizes, an
evaluation of the requirement for cyber insurance coverage should be part of the
risk assessment process.
CYBER INSURANCE
SECURITY STANDARDS AND FRAMEWORK
In a recent TechRepublic story Jennifer DeTrani, general counsel at Wickr, a secure
communications company stated that, "lawyers, are becoming increasingly aware
of their professional responsibility to encrypt and secure client communications."
They are increasing their security protocol and incorporating various tools to
safeguard themselves from data theft.
IMPLEMENTING NEW TECHNOLOGY
Manhattan Tech Support mentioned that most law firms now recognize that
better technology is essential to this new, client-centered approach to legal
services. According to the International Legal Technology Association's Legal
Technology Future Horizons report, "The capacity for rapid, I.T.-enabled innovation
will be a critical differentiator for law firms in the future. 73 percent of respondents
— representing more than 440 firms worldwide — agree that, "the capacity for
rapid, I.T.- enabled innovation will be a critical differentiator for law firms in the
future."
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RECENT
BREACHES
New York City's Law Department:
The hackers infiltrated the law
department by using a stolen ID
from an employee. They had access
to thousands of police records. The
department disabled its network to
prevent further access, resulting in
many delays in court hearings.
Grubman Shire Meiselas & Sacks:
A hack on the business Grubman
Shire Meiselas & Sacks in 2020
resulted in 756GB of stolen PII. Pro-
athletes and Hollywood A-listers like
Lady Gaga, whose legal
documents were released in the
attack, are among the firm's clientele.
REvil ransomware was used in this
attack on the law company. These
attacks frequently employ phishing
emails or stolen credentials to gain
remote access to a network as the
initial vector. When the corporation
refused to cooperate, the hackers
demanded a $21 million ransom.
Vierra Magen Marcus: In 2020, the
IP legal company Vierra Magen
Marcus, whose clientele includes
Fortune 500 corporations, had a data
breach. Hackers were able to obtain
1.2 gigabytes of stolen data, including
NDAs and patents, using the REvil
ransomware, which they auctioned
on the dark web.
Mossack Fonseca: Hackers allegedly
exploited a weakness in a WordPress
site and gained access to Mossack
Fonseca's email system, dubbed, "the
greatest data dump ever." The
organization, which oversees offshore
transactions for major clients such as
heads of state and celebrities, had
11.5 million files stolen by the
attackers. In addition, the press was
given access to emails, documents,
and photos, leading to a coordinated
campaign by the media to expose
the firm's clients for tax fraud and
other crimes. Mossack Fonseca went
out of business within two years of
the attack due to the damage to the
firm and clients' reputations.
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THE PROTECTED
METHODOLOGY
The cyber threats and security
vulnerabilities to healthcare facility data can
jeopardize patient-protected health
information (PHI), distract healthcare
professionals, and potentially harm its
reputation within your community.
Protected Harbor presents a 10-step
checklist that Healthcare IT professionals
can implement to overcome the cyber
security challenges.
HAVE ENACTED THE ABA'S CYBERSECURITY
PRECAUTION RECCOMNDATIONS
35% (DOWN FROM 28%)
19% OF U.S. FIRMS
ARE UNSURE IF THEIR COMPANY HAS BEEN
AFFECTED IN THE PAST
26% OF US FIRMS
HAVE SUFFERED A SECURITY BREACH IN THE
PAST YEAR.
28% (DOWN FROM 28%)
HAVE REVIEWED VENDOR PRIVACY POLICIES
TOP
CYBERSECURITY
TRENDS FOR 2022
The ABA's TechReport has reported
some disturbing statistics this past year.
17. PASSWORD
AUTHENTICATOR
Password authentication is a method in which a user enters
a unique ID and key compared to previously stored
credentials. It is one of the quickest forms of security; you can
set up your device to require some identification before
letting someone access your phone. It can be in a passcode,
PIN, password, fingerprint, or 2-factor authentication (2FA)
can be adopted as well.
2FA is an additional layer of protection which verifies that
anyone attempting to access an online account are whom
they claim to be. Theuser must first provide their username
and password. They will then be requested to submit
another piece of information before receiving access.
USE EFFECTIVE EDR
The Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) tools is the
technology that alerts the security teams regarding any
malicious activity or security threat. They enable fast
investigation and containment of attacks at endpoints like
an employee’s workstation, a cloud system, a server,
mobile or IoT device.
Using effective EDR tools can help you improve the security
of your network by aggregating data on endpoints, including
process execution, endpoint communication, and user
logins. It is vital to use practical EDR tools to detect and
respond to any suspicious activities as soon as they are
performed.
Some of the best EDR tools for law firms include FireEye,
Symantec, RSA, Cybereason, and CrowdStrike.
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18. MOVE TO A VIRTUAL
SERVER
A server that shares the hardware and software resources
with other operating systems is called a virtual server. You
can re-create the functionality of a physical server through a
virtual server. Multiple virtual servers can be set on a single
physical server. They help to better resource allocation and
utilization plus allow for hardware independence,
mobility/failover, and advanced disaster recovery. By moving
to a virtual server, legal services can control who accesses
their data, information, networks, systems, while improving
resiliency and uptime.
Moving to a virtual server is essential as it has so many
benefits that address the security concerns that law firms
face. These benefits include getting the ability to prioritize
the critical traffic and improving the network agility while
reducing the burden from the IT department.
A legal organization can move to a virtual server using an
industry-standard hypervisor (virtualization software), such as
VMWare, Microsoft Hyper-V, Solarwinds Virtualization
Manager, or Oracle VM Virtual Box.
ISOLATE BACKUPS
A remote or isolated backup is stored separately from other
backups and is inaccessible from the end-user layer.
Creating a remote backup helps to reduce security breaches,
especially ransomware attacks. Ransomware is an attack
that quickly encrypts all files on a hard drive and starts
attacking other devices connected to a network. Creating
local backups is not enough to prevent the system and
network from this attack, so isolated backups are the best
choice. An organization can quickly recover all of its data if it
has a remote backup.
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19. SOLARWINDS NTM
EDRAW MAX
PAESSLER PRTG NETWORK MONITOR
NAGIOS
MANAGEENGINE OP MANAGER
LUCID CHART
TOOLS TO ANALYSE YOUR NETWORK
KNOW YOUR NETWORK
MAP
To monitor your network map, you
can use tools that help you
understand the interconnectivity of
devices and data flow through the
network. Understanding the data
flow can help pinpoint what
information is vulnerable to attack
and how.
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Understanding the network map is critical to complying
with data privacy regulations as it provides an overview
of devices and data on your network. This overview is
crucial in identifying and minimizing the attack surface
of a system. It will also uncover devices that IT staff may
not know are there. For instance, an old,
decommissioned server.
UPDATE ALL SOFTWARE
It sounds simple, but vulnerabilities caused by outdated
software are a significant problem. Keeping all the
software up to date is essential for better performance.
It also helps discourage potential cybercriminals who
like to take advantage of previously-found weaknesses in
software.
Whenever a new version of the software is released, the
software developers inform all users regarding the
updates. The IT admins should update all the software
and operating systems throughout the organization
from time to time to keep their IT system and network
security strong.
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Large law firms handle both bulks of and varieties of data. The
heterogeneous pool of data makes them vulnerable to cyber-attacks. In
2022, law firms must use encryption methods for systems, data in the
cloud, data at rest, and data in transit to protect their files. Hard drives,
USB devices, and phones should use encryption if holding sensitive data.
DATA
ENCRYPTION
MATTERS
Look at data in all cases, both in transit and at rest. Encryption is used to protect data in
all scenarios.
Back up all files and create an image backup before encryption. Create a boot disk or
removable media and ensure that you have installed media for the operating system.
Your organization can benefit from distributed encryption, including more robust
performance, better availability, low network bandwidth, and high-quality data
transmission.
Use the hub-spoke model to encrypt data. While combining the distributed execution
with the central key management, the encryption and decryption mode will be
anywhere within your network. The critical management can integrate with
encryption software and deploy on more than a single node. You can encrypt and
decrypt at the node level with all the spokes in place. By structuring this way, data does
not need to travel much.
DATA ENCRYPTION TIPS:
21. TRY NEW
SECURITY
MODELS
Data Masking is a method to develop a fake yet realistic version of your company data
by altering the data values while using the same format. The aim is to create a version
that can not be reverse-engineered or deciphered. There are various ways to change
data, including encryption, word or character substitution, and character shuffling.
DATA MASKING
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TOKENIZATION
Tokenization replaces sensitive data with non-sensitive, randomly generated
substitute characters as placeholder data. These characters, known as tokens, have no
intrinsic value. They allow authorized users to get sensitive data when needed. It isn’t
exactly easy to maintain performance and scale as securely as databases increase in
size.
ZERO-TRUST
The fundamental principle of the Zero-Trust model is to give the least-privileged
access assuming that no application or user should be inherently trusted. Trust is
established based on the user identity and context, such as the security posture of the
endpoint device, the user’s location, and the app or services being requested.
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PROTECT THE
CLOUD
Cloud computing has become an integral aspect of digitalization, but,
it also increases security vulnerabilities. Security concerns have spurred
intense disputes in information security circles and CIOs as data
migrates to the cloud. Legal services organizations do not have control
over cloud security, but Cloud Service Providers do. This makes Legal IT
departments concerned; therefore, they use cloud security
technologies to encrypt data before uploading it to the cloud, rank
data by risk level, protect and monitor end-points, and give enterprises
more control over cloud data security.
CloudStrike Falcon: It’s a next-gen cloud-based endpoint protection
solution that takes care of any connected device, ranging from light
with a tiny digital footprint to powerful enough to handle attacks like
shell injections and zero-day exploits.
Cloudflare Web Application Firewall: It’s a powerful online
protection service that can keep millions of web applications safe
and connected effectively.
Barracuda CloudGen Firewall: A next-gen SaaS security system to
protect complex distributed network architectures. This tool
identifies and protects against phishing emails and also offers
backup.
TOPIA: A cloud security tool that gathers data on assets and analyzes
them to detect threats and rank them based on their severity. It
applies in-memory protection and Patchless Protection to defend a
network. Zero spam protects corporate email servers by fighting
against cyber threats like spear-phishing and ransomware. It’s an
easy-to-use, highly effective tool with performance enhancement
capabilities.
THE BEST CLOUD SECURITY TOOLS:
23. IF YOU MUST USE
A VPN, THEN
ENCRYPTION,
ENCRYPTION,
ENCRYPTION!
Using IPSec Protocols
Using the most robust
encryption and hashing
algorithms and key
groups (AES256,
SHA256, DH14)
Stopping DNS Leaks
Using a Kill Switch
Using a Network Lock
Stopping IPV6 Leaks
Limiting VPN Access
Due to sensitive client data
and privileged information,
law offices handle, if you
MUST use a VPN for
sending and receiving
critical data over your
network, you can stop
attackers from getting any
information with the right
tools.
You can use and improve
your VPN Encryption by:
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A VPN (Virtual Private Network) helps you establish
ta private network while using the public
networks. While beneficial to provide access to
employees and third parties, this access is open-
ended and unsecure. All security capabilities are
lost when granting third parties remote access via
VPN. VPNs lack access controls and session
monitoring, both effective means of security for
network access. VPNs don’t manage, vault, or verify
credentials, so password protection is dependent
on your third parties keeping them safe.
Additionally, VPN will allow any virus on the PC to
come right into the network. At Protected Harbor,
we install Remote Desktop Protocols for all legal
services clients. With RDP, if an employee connects
to the network from an infected device, it will not
infect the network.
Remote desktop solutions are becoming more and
more familiar with the increased prevalence of
distributed workforces and more employees
regularly working from home. It’s perfect for
people who are frequently on the go, work out of a
home office, or are often out in the field and need
access to their local desktop computer. RDP is
encrypted by default with a higher level of
encryption than VPN and requires no additional
connection time.
STOP USING
VPN'S
24. BRING IN A MANAGED IT
SERVICE PROVIDER
Many law firms have installed firewalls, spam filters, and anti-
virus software that are next-generation. Although these tools
will help them keep an eye on their network activities, it is
up to the IT team to respond to malicious attacks and fix
compromised devices. Bringing in an experienced team to
help with the rise in threats can provide a level of service
beyond what firms currently have and at a lower cost.
Companies like Protected Harbor provide various benefits
like cost-saving, superior protection, better IT performance,
and advanced technology to organizations. They will ensure
that your organization is protected from outside threats with
well-tested, proven, and integrated technology.
Protected Harbor has helped support law firm security and
compliance management programs for the past decade.
From implementing required security controls and
automating the data collection needed for compliance
reporting to assisting with audits and reports to regulatory
authorities, outside teams like Protected Harbor bring years
of actionable experience to strengthen a law firm.
Protected Harbor concentrates on six elements throughout
the stack, uplink, firewall, switches, hosts, VMs configuration,
and storage to safeguard our customers' operations.
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that keep your business moving forward. We provide a range of cloud infrastructure,
security, storage, networking, and monitoring managed services to companies looking to
grow. Regardless of client type, our focus is on ensuring that your applications and
technology stay up at the lowest possible cost, regardless of location and cloud provider.
Like everyone else, we offer Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Design, Network Configuration,
Monitoring, Customized Protected Cloud, Change Management, and Data Protection &
Recovery.
We listen, learn, think, and do not blindly deploy, unlike everyone else. We design a custom
solution for every client, focusing on durability and what is required to achieve unheard-of
uptime. Once developed, we create a seamless migration process and enable our
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