Information is worth more than ever.. In the case of law firms, this takes on a critical dimension: we are not just talking about sensitive personal data, but of highly confidential information related to court cases, contracts, businesses, inheritances, international litigation, or even legal strategies.
The leak of just one of these documents can lead to devastating consequences for both clients and the office itself.
And the question is inevitable: Do you know if your data, or that of your customers, has already been exposed without your knowledge?
Cybersecurity in law firms: an urgent challenge
Cybersecurity in law firms is not a luxury, nor a fad, nor something that can be put off until tomorrow. It is an obligation.
The legal sector has historically been one of the most conservative in technological terms, resulting in a significant gap between the digitalization of its processes and the level of protection it offers.
As law firms adopt technological solutions to work more efficiently, so do attack vectors: emails, misconfigured servers, employee accounts, collaborative tools, and a long list that cybercriminals are well aware of.
Is your data already exposed online?
One of the most common mistakes is to think that only large companies or high-profile cases are targeted. The reality is different: Attacks do not discriminate by size or notoriety;. in many cases, criminals target smaller firms because they know their defenses are weaker.
This is where the concept of Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) comes in. This approach goes beyond traditional antivirus or firewalls: it’s about constantly monitoring the digital perimeter of your office to detect leaks, vulnerabilities, or data that are already circulating on the network, including the dark web, without anyone being aware of it.
Kartos: A cybersecurity tool to take control
In this context, Kartos, the solution developed by Enthec, stands out as a cyber surveillance tool adapted to the real needs of law firms.
Kartos is a Continuous Threat Exposure Management platform that monitors in real-time whether a firm’s digital assets, such as domains, emails, credentials, and devices, are compromised or at risk. And not only to protect the firm itself, but also to monitor the cybersecurity status of its clients, providing a competitive and operational advantage that is increasingly valued in the legal sector.
Thanks to Kartos, law firms can:
- Detect proactively leaks of confidential information.
- Verify if there are email accounts associated with the office that have been compromised.
- Obtain certified digital evidence that may be helpful in litigation or claims by clients who are victims of cyberattacks.
- Control regulatory compliance for client companies, thereby offering an added service of great value.
What if your firm could detect a security issue at a client company before it becomes news?
How do you know if your office has already been affected?
Red Flags
Your firm may have suffered a security breach without your knowledge. Some signs that should put you on alert:
- Clients are receiving suspicious emails that appear to come from the firm.
- Appearance of your internal documents in strange places.
- Leaks of emails, passwords, or databases.
- Suspicious movements in bank accounts related to the firm.
- Unexplained incidents such as account lockouts or unauthorized changes.
If you want to take action before these warning signs occur, we recommend you take a look at our post → How to manage business passwords and credentials easily and securely to avoid online threats.
Check if you are exposed
The best way to check if your data is already circulating on the internet or in shadowy environments, such as the dark web, is to use specialized tools. Kartos automates this analysis and generates a comprehensive report that identifies assets at risk, their location, level of exposure, and the severity of the issue.
The important thing is not only to detect, but to act quickly.
The legal advantage of staying ahead with cybersecurity in law firms
It’s not just about protecting the firm’s interests. In the legal context, anticipating risks is also a matter of professional responsibility.. If your client suffers a cyberattack and you, as their legal advisor, can provide objective and verifiable reports on the status of their digital exposure, you will be taking a step forward in your role as a professional.
In addition, Kartos provides the possibility of monitoring the cybersecurity of third parties, making it a key tool for expanding services in the area of technological compliance or claims related to cybersecurity incidents.
And what about self-employed workers or individual lawyers?
For self-employed legal professionals, Enthec has also developed Qondar, a personal cyber surveillance solution that allows you to detect whether your digital identity has been compromised.
Cybersecurity is part of your professional reputation as a lawyer.
The prestige of a law firm is not based solely on its successful rulings or the reputation of its partners. Today, trust is also built in the digital realm.. A client who submits their most personal or business documentation expects, at the very least, that it will be responsibly protected.
Cybersecurity in law firms is no longer an option; it’s an operational and reputational necessity.
Want to know if your firm data has already been exposed?
Start now by contacting us, and discover Kartos, Enthec’s solution that is already helping law firms throughout Spain protect their reputation and clients.