The team at Rossa shares six basic Cybersecurity Tips that Every Law Firm Should Follow to Protect their Clients’ Data.
Law firms must pay special attention to the cybersecurity of their clients’ data. Working with sensitive information requires a lot of responsibility from legal professionals. Here is some advice on how your firm can use technology to your advantage and ensure a comprehensive quality service.
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1. Don’t Take the Bait, Beware of Phishing
Phishing is one of the most popular types of cyberattacks. It usually starts with malicious emails or other types of communication that make people believe they come from a trusted sender. Its main goal is to steal sensitive data. If the victim provides private information to the fraudulent website, they run the risk of having their money stolen, losing files, having personal information of clients and co-workers exposed, and more. You can find a complete guide on how to prevent phishing here.
2. Passwords, Your First Defense Against Hackers
People often use the same password for all the accounts they have on the Internet. And typically they contain patterns like “qwerty” or “1234…”. This is a big no-no. You need strong, unique and quality passwords for each of your logins. A very good option is to get a password manager. There are several of them, two of the most popular being Bitwarden and KeePassXC.
3. A Cybersecurity Basic: Never Skip Multi-Factor Authentication
This is a crucial one. If someone does crack your password, having multi-factor authentication enabled will prevent your account from being hacked. More sites are offering the option of an additional step after entering your password and before accessing your account. This can be a code sent to your phone or email. It might be a bit annoying to have an extra step to access your account, but trust us: the safety of your clients and your team is worth it.
4. Protect your Web Browsing
Web browsers are the gateway to the Internet. When surfing online, you give away data such as location, the device you are using, the sites you visit, etcetera. There are browsers that claim to prioritize the privacy of their users. One example is Mozilla Firefox, which allows you to add extensions that block pop-up ads and invisible trackers.You can learn more about private browsing with the Data Detox Kit’s dedicated section.
5. Consider Whether you Should Get a VPN
Virtual Private Networks are becoming more known. If you often connect to public Wi-Fi, a VPN will add a level of security to your browsing by protecting your IP address. It provides privacy from your Internet service provider, but that implies your data will go through the VPN company instead. Here you can find information on how VPNs work and whether you should get one.
6. Ask a Professional for Help
Following these basic tips will guarantee more reliability in your service. Clients knowing their data is safe will build trust in your team. If you would like to get a diagnosis of your firm, Rossa offers Cybersecurity Assessment. This tailored service measures, according to the highest cybersecurity standards in the world, how safe your data and communication are.
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