IP Thieves Targeting Law Firms

Hackers looking for sensitive IP data are zeroing in on law firms, and firms are finding that their cyber security measures are only as strong as their weakest link. Often, that is a careless employee. Anti-spam protection, malware filters, and vigorous employee training are among the basic measures that Ellen Blanchard, GC and director of e-discovery consulting form Evovler, writes for IP Watchdog. Two areas generating discussion among law firms are access management and email security. Blanchard explains the threats, and the benefits of each approach.