Pete Foster
Client Strategy Director
Why digital resilience matters for law firms
In law, trust is everything. Your clients expect their data to be protected, your teams expect systems to work without disruption, and your reputation depends on both. That’s why digital resilience is more than risk management: it’s a foundation for stability, credibility and long-term success.
Attacks are rising
Cybersecurity isn’t optional. It’s business critical. Data from 2024 showed a 77% increase in cyber attacks against UK law firms in just one year, with three quarters of the UK's top firms reporting an impact. As digital adoption accelerates, so do the risks, from ransomware and phishing to insider threats and data loss.
Consequences can be severe, from reputational damage and operational downtime to regulatory scrutiny and lost client trust. Firms can’t afford to treat security as an afterthought.
What digital resilience looks like
Digital resilience means building robust security and continuity into your infrastructure from day one:
- Cloud infrastructure with legal-grade compliance: Reliable, monitored platforms like Amazon Web Services (AWS), configured for legal sector needs.
- Proven security standards: Accreditations like ISO 27001 that demonstrate systematic, audited control over your data.
- Specialist teams: People who understand the evolving threat landscape, from social engineering to AI-enhanced attacks, and know how to respond.
Better security brings better business outcomes
Security doesn’t just reduce risk. It adds value:
- A clear, proactive security stance builds long-term client trust.
- Fewer outages mean more productive teams and smoother service delivery.
- Easier compliance reporting supports your credibility with clients and regulators.
Strengthen your defences with zero trust
Zero trust means exactly that: no user, device or system is trusted by default. Every request must be verified, every time. It’s the most effective modern framework for reducing risk.
Key actions to embed zero trust include:
- Audit and verify: Map systems, monitor weak spots, and track access continuously.
- Use legal-ready cloud platforms: Providers with strong compliance frameworks make implementation easier.
- Control access: Only give teams what they need, and nothing more.
- Detect threats earlier: AI-driven tools help spot problems before they escalate.
- Train your people: Phishing and social engineering remain top risks. Equip your teams to respond.
- Be ready: Maintain a clear incident response plan, and test it regularly.
Add tools like multi-factor authentication, encryption and endpoint detection, and you’ll build a strong, proactive security posture.
Resilience starts with the right partner
You can't build resilience alone. The right partner will:
- Hold recognised accreditations like ISO 27001.
- Understand the legal sector’s systems, expectations and regulatory pressures.
- Combine technical insight with strategic thinking to align solutions with your business goals.
We support one of the world’s largest offshore multi-jurisdictional law firms with ISO-certified infrastructure, global uptime and around-the-clock support. At that scale, resilience isn’t a feature. It’s a foundation.
And when your technology, marketing and security are managed together, you gain a joined-up view of your digital environment; one where client experience, infrastructure and risk management inform each other. That’s when resilience becomes a real competitive edge.
Talk to us today
The digital threats facing law firms are real, but so are the opportunities. The right investments in infrastructure, expertise and security strategy can unlock long-term confidence and growth.
Talk to Pete Foster, our Client Strategy Director, to explore how we can help your firm move forward with confidence.