Practical Cybersecurity Resources for Law Firms
Here you’ll find guides and comparisons tailored for solo and small law firms. Each resource is ABA-aligned and designed to help you make informed technology and security decisions.
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Cybersecurity Resources from the ABA and NC State Bar:
Cybersecurity Resources from the ABA and NC State Bar:
Updated 9/18/25
📥 Next Steps After the NC State Bar Cybersecurity Self-Assessment (PDF)
Completed the free Cybersecurity Self-assessment Program for Lawyers from the North Carolina State Bar? This one-page guide outlines what to do next — from securing your backups to reviewing firm policies.
📥 Is Your IT Support Holding You Back? (PDF)
A summary of ABA guidance on how outdated IT support can delay filings, harm outcomes, and increase cybersecurity risks — plus steps law firms can take to modernize.
Cybersecurity Awareness & Privacy Resources:
Cybersecurity Awareness & Privacy Resources:
Updated 9/16/25
📥 AI Threat Briefing - 2025 (Executive One-Pager) (PDF)
Concise summary of the latest AI-related cybersecurity threats impacting law firms.
📥 AI Threat Guide - 2025 (Full Version, 3 pages) - Expanded overview with real-world AI tools, examples, and defenses (PDF)
Expanded overview with real-world AI tools, risks, and defenses for small firms.
📥 Top Five Cybersecurity Risks for Small Law Firms (PDF)
Highlights the most common threats attorneys face and how to reduce exposure.
📥 How Secure+ Aligns with ABA Cybersecurity Recommendations (PDF)
Shows how Helmlight’s Secure+ package matches ABA standards for client data protection.
📥 Cyberattacks on the Rise: What NC Law Firms Need to Know — And How to Stay Protected (PDF)
Explains regional attack trends and practical steps NC attorneys can take today.
📥 Why Incognito Mode Isn't Enough - Real Privacy Tools for Small Law Firms (PDF)
Breaks down why private browsing isn’t secure and what tools lawyers should use instead.
📥 Hiding in Plain Sight - What is Stego and Why It Matters (PDF)
Introduces steganography and why hidden data risks matter for legal professionals.
Backup & Data Protection:
Backup & Data Protection:
Updated 9/16/25
📥 Apple iCloud+ Backup Security Steps (PDF)
Step-by-step guide to enabling Apple’s Advanced Data Protection for secure law firm backups.
📥 Dropbox Business Backup Security Steps (PDF)
Configuration checklist for setting up Dropbox Business with security best practices for attorneys.
📥 Google Drive Backup Security Steps (PDF)
Instructions for configuring Google Drive backups with encryption and access controls.
📥 Why Use Google Workspace instead of Personal Gmail? (PDF)
Explains the security, compliance, and administrative benefits of Workspace over free Gmail.
📥 Microsoft OneDrive Backup Security Steps (PDF)
Setup guide for securing OneDrive backups with business-grade policies and encryption.
Sample Deliverables from Helmlight Essentials and Secure+
Sample Deliverables from Helmlight Essentials and Secure+
Updated 6/5/25
📥 Essentials - IT Health Report (PDF)
Summarizes the overall security and performance status of client systems.
📥 Essentials - Device Inventory Sheet (PDF)
Detailed record of firm-owned devices, configurations, and assigned users.
📥 Essentials - Antivirus/Firewall Summary (PDF)
Snapshot of protective software in place across all firm devices.
📥 Essentials - Written Backup Plan (PDF)
Outlines a clear backup strategy for client data, aligned with ABA guidance.
📥 Secure+ - Cybersecurity Scorecard (PDF)
Rates the firm’s security posture against ABA-aligned benchmarks.
📥 Secure+ - Recommendations Report for the Next 6–12 Months (PDF)
Provides actionable steps to strengthen security over the coming year.
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