Know Where You Stand Before Deciding What Comes Next
Many solo attorneys and small law firms know their technology could be improved, but aren't sure where to begin.
Helmlight Beacon is a structured technology and security review designed to help you understand your current environment, identify potential risks, and receive practical recommendations for improvement.
Beacon provides an independent review of your firm's technology without requiring a long-term commitment or ongoing service agreement.
What Beacon Includes
Consultation and Environment Review
We begin with a discussion of your firm's current technology environment, including:
Computers and devices
Email systems
Cloud services
User accounts
Security practices
Backup procedures
Technology concerns or challenges
Technology Snapshot Collection
You'll use a simple information collection tool to gather basic details about your environment. No software is installed permanently and no changes are made to your systems.
Findings Review
Helmlight reviews the collected information and identifies observations, concerns, and opportunities for improvement.
Written Findings Report
You'll receive a report that includes:
Executive summary
Technology observations
Security-related findings
Backup and recovery observations
Recommended next steps
Findings Discussion
We'll review the report together and answer questions about the findings and recommendations.
Who Beacon Is For
Beacon is a good fit for:
Solo attorneys and small law firms
Firms without dedicated IT staff
Firms concerned about cybersecurity
Firms preparing for growth or technology changes
Firms that want an independent review of their current environment
Every firm is different.
Based on the findings, Helmlight may recommend:
Foundation
Essentials
Secure+
Another solution
No additional services at all
The goal is to help you understand your current environment and make informed decisions about your technology.
Beacon is an assessment and advisory engagement.
It does not include:
System changes
Remediation work
Ongoing monitoring
Penetration testing
Compliance certification
Legal advice
$395
No long-term commitment required.
Ready to Get Started?
Schedule a consultation to discuss your firm's technology environment and determine whether Beacon is the right fit.
You do not need to choose every technical detail before reaching out.
We will review your current setup and recommend the most practical next step for your firm.
We’ll follow up to schedule a short consultation and discuss your firm’s technology environment.
One-time engagement focused on understanding your current technology environment and identifying practical next steps.
Built for Legal Environments
Helmlight Beacon is designed for solo attorneys and small law firms seeking an independent review of their technology environment.
The goal is to provide practical observations, identify potential risks, and help firms make informed decisions about technology and security improvements.
Beacon provides a structured review, written findings, and practical recommendations tailored to your firm's current environment.
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