The Secure Legal Practice

The UK legal sector is being constantly targeted for phishing, ransomware, business email compromise and password attacks (NCSC Cyber Threat Report for the UK Legal Sector, ncsc.gov.uk). Identity compromise remains the most common attack vector, reflecting how modern cybercriminals focus on access and users rather than on network perimeters.

The Secure Legal Practice insights in this guide help firms with lean in-house IT and security teams implement a cybersecurity infrastructure that delivers the required level of assurance efficiently and visibly. Adopting its recommendations will strengthen cyberhygiene, support compliance, build resilience into daily operations and prepare firms for an AI-enabled future without compromising confidentiality or client trust.