https://counselcyber.com/blog/Daily practical guidance on law firm cybersecurity, wire-fraud defense, ethics rules, practice-management tech and IT for small and mid-size firms.en-ushttps://counselcyber.com/blog/cybersecurity-month-law-firms-five-habits-worth-building/https://counselcyber.com/blog/cybersecurity-month-law-firms-five-habits-worth-building/Sat, 03 Oct 2026 14:48:29 +0000Legal CybersecurityOctober is a good prompt for a firm security reset. Five habits for law firms that cost little and reduce real risk, from MFA to incident rehearsal.https://counselcyber.com/blog/backup-mistakes-law-firms-make-and-how-to-fix-each-one/https://counselcyber.com/blog/backup-mistakes-law-firms-make-and-how-to-fix-each-one/Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:02:57 +0000Backup and Disaster Recovery for Law FirmsSeven common backup mistakes that leave law firms exposed to ransomware and outages, from untested restores to backups an attacker can delete, with fixes.https://counselcyber.com/blog/closing-day-wire-fraud-step-by-step-verification-protocol/https://counselcyber.com/blog/closing-day-wire-fraud-step-by-step-verification-protocol/Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:57:01 +0000Wire Fraud and Email SecurityA practical callback and verification protocol for law firms handling real estate closings and settlements, designed to stop fraudulent wire instructions.https://counselcyber.com/blog/writing-generative-ai-use-policy-associates-will-follow/https://counselcyber.com/blog/writing-generative-ai-use-policy-associates-will-follow/Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:32:58 +0000AI and Emerging Technology for Law FirmsAn outline for a short, practical AI use policy for law firms: approved tools, data rules, verification duties, and training. Built around ABA Opinion 512.https://counselcyber.com/blog/clio-netdocuments-access-reviews-quarterly-checklist/https://counselcyber.com/blog/clio-netdocuments-access-reviews-quarterly-checklist/Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:36:23 +0000Practice Management TechnologyPractice-management permissions drift as staff come and go. Use this quarterly checklist to review user access in your case and document systems before it bites.https://counselcyber.com/blog/insider-risk-at-law-firms-preventing-data-walkouts-and-mistakes/https://counselcyber.com/blog/insider-risk-at-law-firms-preventing-data-walkouts-and-mistakes/Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:43:33 +0000Legal CybersecurityDeparting lawyers, curious staff and honest mistakes all expose client data. Learn practical, fair controls that cut insider risk without hurting firm culture.https://counselcyber.com/blog/cyber-insurance-on-a-budget-smaller-firm-strategies-that-work/https://counselcyber.com/blog/cyber-insurance-on-a-budget-smaller-firm-strategies-that-work/Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:45:56 +0000Cyber Insurance and Client Security QuestionnairesPremiums and requirements keep rising for law firms. Learn how stronger controls, clean applications and sensible limits can improve terms for smaller firms.https://counselcyber.com/blog/responding-to-a-bar-inquiry-after-a-data-incident-a-readiness-guide/https://counselcyber.com/blog/responding-to-a-bar-inquiry-after-a-data-incident-a-readiness-guide/Sat, 26 Sep 2026 11:44:18 +0000Legal Ethics and Technology ComplianceIf a data incident leads to a bar inquiry or client complaint, records matter. Prepare your policies, logs and timeline now, with counsel guiding the response.https://counselcyber.com/blog/ai-meeting-notes-and-transcription-confidentiality-risks-for-firms/https://counselcyber.com/blog/ai-meeting-notes-and-transcription-confidentiality-risks-for-firms/Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:27:16 +0000AI and Emerging Technology for Law FirmsAI note-takers can join calls and transcribe on their own, raising privilege and consent questions. Here is how firms can use them carefully or avoid them.https://counselcyber.com/blog/trust-accounting-software-and-it-controls-protecting-client-funds/https://counselcyber.com/blog/trust-accounting-software-and-it-controls-protecting-client-funds/Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:32:29 +0000Practice Management TechnologyClient trust funds are among a firm's most sensitive assets. Learn which access, approval, backup and monitoring controls support trust accounting software.https://counselcyber.com/blog/securing-remote-and-hybrid-attorneys-a-practical-setup-guide/https://counselcyber.com/blog/securing-remote-and-hybrid-attorneys-a-practical-setup-guide/Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:20:31 +0000Legal CybersecurityAttorneys work from home, court and client sites. Here is a practical setup guide for devices, networks, access and habits that keep client data safe off-site.https://counselcyber.com/blog/cyber-insurance-exclusions-law-firms-overlook-until-a-claim/https://counselcyber.com/blog/cyber-insurance-exclusions-law-firms-overlook-until-a-claim/Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:41:46 +0000Cyber Insurance and Client Security QuestionnairesCyber policies contain exclusions and conditions that can shrink or void a claim. Learn which terms law firm administrators should read closely before a loss.https://counselcyber.com/blog/rule-1-6-c-and-cloud-storage-reasonable-efforts-for-client-data/https://counselcyber.com/blog/rule-1-6-c-and-cloud-storage-reasonable-efforts-for-client-data/Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:54:46 +0000Legal Ethics and Technology ComplianceModel Rule 1.6(c) asks for reasonable efforts to protect client information. See how that applies to cloud storage, file sharing and the vendors behind them.https://counselcyber.com/blog/is-your-law-firm-outgrowing-its-it-person-signs-and-next-steps/https://counselcyber.com/blog/is-your-law-firm-outgrowing-its-it-person-signs-and-next-steps/Sun, 20 Sep 2026 13:57:23 +0000Managed IT for Law FirmsA trusted in-house IT person or a part-time consultant can hit limits as a firm grows. Learn the warning signs and the options for moving to a stronger model.https://counselcyber.com/blog/disaster-recovery-planning-for-law-firms-beyond-cyberattacks/https://counselcyber.com/blog/disaster-recovery-planning-for-law-firms-beyond-cyberattacks/Sat, 19 Sep 2026 14:36:46 +0000Backup and Disaster Recovery for Law FirmsFires, floods, storms and outages threaten firms too. Build a disaster recovery plan that covers people, premises, power and systems, not just ransomware.https://counselcyber.com/blog/law-firm-password-practices-what-to-keep-and-what-to-retire/https://counselcyber.com/blog/law-firm-password-practices-what-to-keep-and-what-to-retire/Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:28:45 +0000Legal CybersecurityOld password rules often make things worse. See which practices to keep, which to drop, and how password managers and MFA fit a law firm's daily work.https://counselcyber.com/blog/building-an-answer-library-for-client-security-questionnaires/https://counselcyber.com/blog/building-an-answer-library-for-client-security-questionnaires/Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:57:19 +0000Cyber Insurance and Client Security QuestionnairesOutside counsel questionnaires keep growing. Build an answer library, set an owner, and respond faster and more accurately without overpromising.https://counselcyber.com/blog/supervising-vendors-and-staff-on-tech-a-rule-5-1-and-5-3-walkthrough/https://counselcyber.com/blog/supervising-vendors-and-staff-on-tech-a-rule-5-1-and-5-3-walkthrough/Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:34:33 +0000Legal Ethics and Technology ComplianceModel Rules 5.1 and 5.3 reach lawyers who oversee staff and outside vendors. See what supervision can look like for IT providers, paralegals and cloud services.https://counselcyber.com/blog/onboarding-and-offboarding-checklists-for-law-firm-it/https://counselcyber.com/blog/onboarding-and-offboarding-checklists-for-law-firm-it/Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:57:41 +0000Managed IT for Law FirmsNew hires and departures are when access mistakes happen. Use these onboarding and offboarding checklists to protect client data without slowing the firm down.https://counselcyber.com/blog/microsoft-365-backup-for-law-firms-what-microsoft-does-not-cover/https://counselcyber.com/blog/microsoft-365-backup-for-law-firms-what-microsoft-does-not-cover/Mon, 14 Sep 2026 13:04:19 +0000Backup and Disaster Recovery for Law FirmsMicrosoft keeps its service running, but that is not the same as backing up your firm's mail and files. Learn the gaps and the options for closing them.https://counselcyber.com/blog/vendor-email-compromise-when-the-fraud-comes-from-someone-you-trust/https://counselcyber.com/blog/vendor-email-compromise-when-the-fraud-comes-from-someone-you-trust/Sun, 13 Sep 2026 14:02:21 +0000Wire Fraud and Email SecurityAttackers who break into a vendor's or client's email can send convincing payment requests to your firm. Learn how it works and how to verify without delay.https://counselcyber.com/blog/shadow-ai-at-your-law-firm-how-to-find-it-and-bring-it-in/https://counselcyber.com/blog/shadow-ai-at-your-law-firm-how-to-find-it-and-bring-it-in/Sat, 12 Sep 2026 13:28:32 +0000AI and Emerging Technology for Law FirmsStaff are likely using AI tools you have not approved. Here is how to discover shadow AI at your firm and replace risky habits with safe, supported options.https://counselcyber.com/blog/model-rule-1-1-and-technology-competence-what-it-means-in-practice/https://counselcyber.com/blog/model-rule-1-1-and-technology-competence-what-it-means-in-practice/Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:57:14 +0000Legal Ethics and Technology ComplianceABA Model Rule 1.1, Comment 8, links competence to technology. See what that has meant for law firms and how to turn it into everyday habits and documentation.https://counselcyber.com/blog/what-a-managed-it-contract-for-a-law-firm-should-actually-cover/https://counselcyber.com/blog/what-a-managed-it-contract-for-a-law-firm-should-actually-cover/Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:46:41 +0000Managed IT for Law FirmsBefore you sign with a managed IT provider, check these contract items: scope, response times, security duties, data ownership, and how you can leave.https://counselcyber.com/blog/ransomware-recovery-without-paying-a-law-firm-readiness-guide/https://counselcyber.com/blog/ransomware-recovery-without-paying-a-law-firm-readiness-guide/Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:39:03 +0000Backup and Disaster Recovery for Law FirmsPaying a ransom is a last resort, not a plan. See how law firms can prepare backups, decisions and communications so recovery does not depend on paying.https://counselcyber.com/blog/spotting-a-compromised-mailbox-before-it-costs-your-firm-money/https://counselcyber.com/blog/spotting-a-compromised-mailbox-before-it-costs-your-firm-money/Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:11:09 +0000Wire Fraud and Email SecurityA hijacked email account often looks quiet at first. Learn the early warning signs, the first-hour response steps, and the settings that stop it from spreading.https://counselcyber.com/blog/ten-questions-to-ask-before-buying-a-legal-ai-tool/https://counselcyber.com/blog/ten-questions-to-ask-before-buying-a-legal-ai-tool/Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:01:34 +0000AI and Emerging Technology for Law FirmsBefore your firm signs up for a legal AI product, run it through these ten vendor questions on confidentiality, accuracy, contracts, and exit rights.https://counselcyber.com/blog/retiring-the-file-server-moving-your-firm-s-documents-to-the-cloud/https://counselcyber.com/blog/retiring-the-file-server-moving-your-firm-s-documents-to-the-cloud/Sun, 06 Sep 2026 14:29:00 +0000Practice Management TechnologyThinking about replacing the old file server? This guide covers planning, permissions, migration and the mistakes that trip up law firms moving to the cloud.https://counselcyber.com/blog/zero-trust-for-small-law-firms-what-it-means-in-practice/https://counselcyber.com/blog/zero-trust-for-small-law-firms-what-it-means-in-practice/Sat, 05 Sep 2026 12:25:48 +0000Legal CybersecurityZero trust sounds like a product, but it is a set of habits. Learn what it means for a small law firm and which five steps deliver most of the value.https://counselcyber.com/blog/backup-testing-for-law-firms-how-to-prove-you-can-restore/https://counselcyber.com/blog/backup-testing-for-law-firms-how-to-prove-you-can-restore/Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:48:29 +0000Backup and Disaster Recovery for Law FirmsA backup you have never restored is a guess. Learn how law firms can test backups, set realistic recovery goals and document results for clients and insurers.