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🔍 Get Started: Cybersecurity Resources from the ABA and NC State Bar
Use these trusted tools to spot red flags, uncover security gaps, and take action.
⚖️ Is Your IT Support Holding You Back?
The American Bar Association warns that outdated systems and poor support can delay filings and even jeopardize client outcomes.
If your IT provider says, “That’s just how it is,” it might be time for a second opinion.
🛡️ Next Steps After the NC Cybersecurity Self-Assessment
Completed the free self-assessment from the North Carolina State Bar?
This one-page guide outlines what to do next — from securing your backups to reviewing firm policies.
🔧 Helmlight Essentials Package
Flat-Fee Pilot Price: $850
Normally $1,500 — offered at a reduced rate through our Summer Pilot Program for solo attorneys and small firms.
A one-time cybersecurity hardening service designed to help solo and small law firms protect their data, reduce tech-related frustration, and work with greater confidence — all scheduled after hours or on weekends to avoid disruptions.
What This Package Helps You Do
Helmlight Essentials gives you a secure, stable, and frustration-free tech foundation — without the cost or complexity of a managed service plan.
You’ll be able to:
Protect sensitive client data through antivirus, firewall, and update checks
Prevent data loss with reliable cloud and local backups (with test restore)
Improve system performance by removing junk files and optimizing startup
Feel confident in your setup, knowing it’s been hardened by a security professional
🧰 What's Included:
✔️ Basic antivirus installation and firewall configuration
✔️ System cleanup and software update verification
✔️ Cloud and local backup setup, with restore testing
✔️ Device hardening for Windows/macOS best practices
✔️ One-page backup and security plan summary
✔️ Optional cybersecurity tips handout for staff
📆 One-time setup performed after-hours or on weekends
🏛️ Built with ABA Guidance in Mind
Helmlight Essentials aligns with key recommendations from the ABA Cybersecurity Handbook, including:
Antivirus and firewall configuration
Backup and recovery setup
Patch and update verification
Basic cybersecurity awareness for staff
✅ This package is a great step toward meeting professional responsibility standards without a long-term contract.
📥 See how Essentials aligns with ABA cybersecurity recommendations (PDF)
Note: These are one-time projects. They do not include ongoing support, monitoring, or alert handling.
🛡️ Helmlight Secure+ Package
Flat-Fee Pilot Price: $1,500
Normally $2,500 — currently available at a reduced rate as part of our Summer Pilot Program.
A one-time, standards-aligned cybersecurity hardening package for law firms that take data protection seriously. Helmlight Secure+ adds advanced protections to help reduce the risk of ransomware, phishing, and account breaches — without requiring a monthly commitment.
What This Package Helps You Do
Helmlight Secure+ is ideal for firms looking to strengthen defenses, meet ethical obligations, and prepare for the unexpected.
You'll be able to:
Strengthen your setup with secure device configuration and DNS/browser protections
Reduce phishing and malware risks through better tools and staff awareness
Validate your backup systems and recovery readiness
Prepare for security incidents with editable breach response templates
Align your safeguards with trusted frameworks like CIS Controls v8, NIST CSF, and ABA cybersecurity guidance
Standards-Aligned, Ethically Grounded Security
Helmlight Secure+ supports your ethical obligations under:
ABA Model Rule 1.1 – Competence
ABA Model Rule 1.6(c) – Safeguarding Client Information
This package incorporates principles from:
🛡️ CIS Controls v8
📊 NIST Cybersecurity Framework
✅ You’ll receive documented risk scores, policy templates, and practical guidance — all tailored for solo and small law firms.
📥 See how Secure+ aligns with ABA cybersecurity recommendations (PDF)
🧰 What's Included
Everything in Essentials, plus:
✔️ Deep device & workflow audit
✔️ Firewall configuration review and patch status check
✔️ DNS filtering and browser hardening
✔️ Backup system assessment and recovery test
✔️ Cybersecurity policy templates (passwords, incident response)
✔️ Staff awareness overview and phishing guidance
✔️ Third-party software/vendor review (e.g., Clio, MyCase, Dropbox)
✔️ Editable breach response plan and incident log
✔️ Technology risk scorecard and documentation
📆 Performed after-hours or on weekends — one time, no ongoing support required
Note: These are one-time projects. They do not include ongoing support, monitoring, or alert handling.
Compare Our Service Packages
Not sure which package is right for your firm? Download our chart to see what’s included in each package — side by side.
How Our Process Works
Wondering what happens after you reach out? Our step-by-step guide explains exactly what to expect — from contact to completion.
Want the strongest protection for your law firm?
Secure+ gives you everything in Essentials, plus advanced security safeguards designed for today’s threats.
Helmlight Consulting
After-hours IT and cybersecurity support for solo attorneys and small law firms.
Chapel Hill, NC
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