The need for better cybersecurity, along with the responsibility to safeguard client and firm information from the risk of loss from cyberattack, has been the focus of considerable discussion by law firms for the past four years. While some law firms have recently awakened to this key issue, significant further work needs to be undertaken. Let's look at the progress (or lack thereof) of law firm security over this four-year period — and four ways firms could improve both the speed and effectiveness of their cybersecurity going forward.

The Treasure Trove

When asked why he robbed banks, Willie Sutton reportedly replied: "Because that's where the money is." From the perspective of today's cyber-criminal, law firms may not have much cash lying around, but they have a treasure trove of valuable information—the universal currency of the 21st century.

To read the full version of this article written by Duane Morris Partner Joseph M. Burton, please visit the Law Practice Today website.