Cyber security threats like phishing attacks are a major concern for all businesses and individuals. For law firms, this concern is heightened because of the sensitive client data firms have on file. Your law firm has security systems in place to prevent attacks from occurring, but it is also important to have a plan for if you suspect a hacker may have gotten through your security system.
Tom Labotte wrote in an article for Attorney at Work that firms should first determine who will respond to suspected attacks, like an in-house or outside IT security team, and put the contact information for the person or persons at the top of your plan so it is easily accessible in case of an emergency.
Your firm should think through the entire scenario and document the steps you would like to take. It is better to think and plan when you are calm than when you may be panicked and miss an important step.
Labotte suggests walking through the potential signs an attack may have occurred, what type of attacks your firm could face, how your firm will work to stop them, and how you will notify affected parties like clients, vendors, and colleagues.
For more cyber security emergency preparation tips, click here to read Labotte's article for Attorney at Work.
