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ABA warns law firms lag behind on cybersecurity

/ March 27, 2017

A new book from the American Bar Association warns that law firms are lagging behind other industries on cybersecurity, while offering advice on how lawyers can better secure data and networks.

The legal profession “generally lags behind other industries when it comes to preparing for and responding to cyber threats,” writes Bill Spernow and Daniel Garrie in their book, “Law Firm Cybersecurity,” published by the ABA.

“Although a limited number of law firms have developed satisfactory cybersecurity programs, many...


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