You have received a questionable email. You want to ask your IT Department if it is legitimate.

You have received a scam email. You want to warn others.

What do you do? Your next step is very important.

Do not forward the email!

You have received the data equivalent of a bomb, even if it

Lawyers deal with confidential client information and we have a duty to secure that information. But it doesn’t matter who you are or how you use your technology. No one would want to donate, sell or give away a computer or phone without making certain your personal information is wiped. There is just too much

One of your greatest digital security weaknesses is everyone who answers email in the law firm. So basically, that’s everyone.

Lawyers need to ensure there is constant staff training and reminders on how to avoid being caught in a phishing net. The required use of two factor authentication will limit the damage from a successful

Many lawyers forced to work from home had done so many times and had the tools in place to do so. Of course, the crisis and other closures gave working from home a different feel.

But other lawyers didn’t have the infrastructure or experience and had to learn some things on the fly. They had

At last count, 38 states have adopted language in their Rules of Professional Conduct stating a lawyer should be aware of the risks and benefits of relevant technology. Canada recently adopted a similar change to its Model Code of Professional Conduct. But many lawyers still have concerns about what they need to know and what