Law Firm IT & Cybersecurity FAQ
How can law firms protect client data when attorneys work remotely?
We secure remote access with multi-factor authentication (MFA), endpoint encryption, and managed VPNs. Our systems keep client data confidential while giving attorneys flexible, secure access anywhere. With clients expecting instant access and protection of sensitive information, law firms can’t rely on unsecured personal devices or consumer-grade file-sharing tools like Dropbox, which no longer meet professional security standards.
Why is cybersecurity so important for law firms?
Law firms handle highly sensitive client data, from intellectual property to financial records and legal strategies. A breach doesn’t just compromise data. It can irreparably damage your firm’s reputation. Clients trust you to safeguard their information, and failing to do so can result in lost business, regulatory penalties, and long-term harm to your brand. Strong cybersecurity is essential to maintaining client confidence and demonstrating professional responsibility.
What cybersecurity standards apply to law firms?
Law firms must comply with the ABA Model Rule 1.6(c), state bar regulations, and industry best practices for client data protection. Epoch helps align your IT systems and processes with these ethics and compliance standards to ensure you meet professional obligations.
What happens if our firm suffers a breach?
Epoch provides incident response and recovery services, including forensic analysis, containment, and rapid restoration of operations. Our goal is to minimize downtime, protect attorney-client privilege, and prevent long-term reputational damage.
How can Epoch support our law firm long-term?
We act as a trusted IT and security partner, offering ongoing monitoring, policy coaching, vulnerability management, and training. The result is a law firm that is continuously audit-ready, compliant, and able to protect client data, all while focusing on serving clients, not firefighting IT problems.