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FAQs: Navigating the risks of cloud computing

2025-05-28T09:52:00+01:00

Our Practice Advice Service answers some commonly asked questions by Compliance Officers for Legal Practice (COLPs)

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Ransomware – new government proposals

2025-03-11T14:01:00+00:00Partner content Lindsay Hill

The government has announced new regulations designed to limit the rise in ransomware attacks. Lindsay Hill, CEO of Law Society partner Mitigo provides an overview of the plans

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Serve and protect

2024-07-11T00:00:00+01:00Partner content Lindsay Hill

Following the recent cyber attacks at CTS, Law Society partner Mitigo asks how to protect your firm’s data when using a managed service provider

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Can cyber risks impact on your PII premium?

2023-12-06T00:00:00+00:00Partner content Lindsay Hill

Lindsay Hill, Mitigo chief executive officer, answers some key questions about the impact of cyber risks on professional indemnity insurance

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Making a list…be cyber safe this Christmas

2022-12-06T08:50:00+00:00By Heather Anson

Heather Anson, director of Anson Evaluate and co-author of the new edition of the Cyber Security Toolkit, provides some seasonal tips on avoiding cyber breaches during the festive period

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Technology and regulatory compliance

2020-09-03T12:29:00+01:00By Kerry Beynon

Kerry Beynon, Partner at RDP Law, looks at the role of technology in relation to regulatory compliance in a fast-changing world.

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Ensuring compliance during lockdown

2020-04-23T15:51:00+01:00By Rebecca Atkinson

Rebecca Atkinson asks how we can remain compliant during this period of lockdown.

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Cybersecurity - an update

2019-05-30T13:19:00+01:00

Peter Wright, managing director of Digital Law UK gives us some top tips on avoiding cyberattacks.

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Do you need cyber insurance?

2018-08-20T14:20:00+01:00

James Noon looks at the options available to firms looking to buy cyber insurance.

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Ransomware: is your firm at risk?

2018-03-05T13:28:00+00:00

Ransomware continues to dominate the cybersecurity landscape, and law firms are not immune to the threat. Here are some top tips to keep your firm safe.

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Do you need a password policy?

2017-04-07T08:36:00+01:00

One of the weak links in providing an effective barrier against cyber attacks is the use of passwords. Janet Noble looks at some important steps your staff can take to minimise risk.

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Artificial intelligence - what’s in store?

2016-12-09T12:10:00+00:00

Mandeep Nagra looks at the impact of artificial intelligence on the profession.

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’Tis the season for phishing

2016-12-09T10:24:00+00:00

Peter Wright provides some seasonal tips on avoiding cyber breaches during the festive period.

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Protect your firm from cybercrime

2016-11-10T11:07:00+00:00

Peter Wright explains how firms of all sizes can take measures to protect their clients.

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