Walk-In: Physical Data Security Is Back In Play
While most law firms are almost entirely focused on cloud-based security, a recent warning from the FBI indicates that an organization called the Silent Ransom Group , has its members walking into law firms, convincing staff that the y are the law firm IT team , and plugging thumbdrives into computers, to steal sensitive data . These in-person attempts often follow failed phishing attempts. Now, it’s not like physical data security was ever not in play – it’s just that many law firm owners ignore it, instead of focusing on cloud security . . . at their peril. Any data security program should have a component reflecting physical security. If you’re wondering why, ask yourself whether you or your staff would appropriately vet the type of scheme described above? If you haven’t yet drafted a data security program for your law firm, this would be a s good an incentive to do so as any . That need not be a long docum...
