Cybersecurity for
Legal
Protect attorney-client privilege, secure sensitive case files, and meet professional responsibility requirements with security services designed for law firms.
The Threats Targeting Legal
Understanding the specific cyber threats facing your industry is the first step to effective defense.
Business Email Compromise
Attackers impersonate attorneys to redirect wire transfers and steal settlement funds. Law firms handling real estate closings and M&A are prime targets for BEC scams.
Client Data Theft
Case files contain invaluable intelligence—merger details, litigation strategy, intellectual property. Nation-states and competitors target law firms for corporate espionage.
Ransomware & Extortion
Ransomware attacks encrypt case files and threaten to leak confidential client information. The threat of public disclosure creates intense pressure to pay.
Navigating Legal Compliance
Attorneys have ethical obligations to protect client information. Bar associations increasingly require reasonable cybersecurity measures, and malpractice insurers demand evidence of security programs.
ABA Model Rules
- Rule 1.6: Duty of confidentiality extends to electronic data
- Rule 1.1: Competence includes understanding technology risks
- Reasonable efforts to prevent unauthorized access
- Obligation to notify clients of breaches
State Bar Requirements
- State-specific cybersecurity guidance (CA, NY, FL, TX)
- CLE requirements on technology and ethics
- Breach notification obligations
- Client file retention and destruction
Virtus helps law firms implement security programs that satisfy bar requirements, satisfy clients' security questionnaires, and protect the firm's reputation.
Security Solutions for Legal
Tailored security services that address the specific challenges and requirements of your industry.
Security Assessments
Evaluate your firm's security posture against ABA guidelines and client expectations. Identify gaps and prioritize improvements that protect attorney-client privilege.
Penetration Testing
Test your defenses against attacks targeting client data, email systems, and remote access. Simulate the tactics used against law firms by sophisticated adversaries.
Security Training
Educate attorneys and staff on phishing, BEC, and social engineering threats. Reduce the human risk that leads to most law firm breaches.
Managed Security
24/7 monitoring and threat detection for law firm networks. Rapid response to threats targeting client confidentiality.
Protecting Legal Organizations
“After a competitor was hit by ransomware, our partners prioritized security. Virtus helped us implement comprehensive protections that we now highlight in client proposals. It's become a competitive advantage.”
Secure Your Law Firm
Protect client confidentiality and meet professional responsibility requirements with security services designed for legal.
Security is a Virtue.