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Zero Trust Architecture: An Imperative for Law Firms

The Good Old Days of Cybersecurity Life really was simpler once, in the early days of cybersecurity. We had a clear network perimeter defined and knew we needed to protect all law firm data, users and devices inside the perimeter. Now we have...

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Ethical and Budget Friendly Cybersecurity for Solo Lawyers

Current Climate We are a very mobile society and our technology usage seems to increase with every passing day. Lawyers are no different. It is not...

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3 Safety Measures Your Firm Should Implement to Avoid Wire Transfer Scams

We have received a steadily increasing number of notices from our insureds relating to fraudulent wire transfers. This increase in wire scams is...

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In 2022 Supply Chain Security Needs to Be Top of Mind

As we begin a new year, it’s time to reflect on the strengths and weaknesses of our cybersecurity posture. Now more than ever, it’s important to...

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ALPS In Brief – Episode 62: When Life Winks

Hello, I’m Mark Bassingthwaighte, the risk manager with Alps and welcome to another episode of ALPS In Brief, the podcast that comes to you from...

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Attorneys Beware: The Check Scam

It has never been easier than the present day to conduct law firm business without ever meeting clients in person. The result is greater efficiency...

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I Had No Idea My Client Was Going To Do That!

I love a good story, particularly when a valuable lesson can be learned from its telling. Here are two memorable ones. A long-term client reached...

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25% of Law Firms Have Been Breached

What We Learned in 2021 In December 2021, Dave Ries, a frequent co-presenter with the authors, wrote an excellent summary of the cybersecurity...

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Quality Control in the Practice of Law

Back in the 80’s, Wendy’s aired a commercial that has remained a personal favorite and can still bring a smile to my face to this day. Here’s the...

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6 Software Patch Management Mistakes (and How to Fix Them)

This blog post is in partnership with LMG Security. With professional hackers and cybersecurity criminals posing a constant threat to law firms...

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6 Aspects of Attorney Departure Every Firm Must Know

A number of books have been written on the topic of attorney departure, many of which provide a plethora of valuable information on everything from...

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Smartphone Phishing Attacks Escalate, Bedeviling Law Firms

Just when you thought you had perfected your cybersecurity training for law firm employees… Time to think again. It’s no secret that cybercriminals...

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Decision Making as a Lawyer ... Don't Overthink It

It’s 2nd and goal from the 1-yard line, with 27 seconds remaining in the Super Bowl. You trail 28-24 and only a touchdown will seal the win. You...

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