Cyber Risk Assessment for Law Firms
Cyber insurance renewals increasingly require formal assessments. We help you meet the requirement and close the gaps that matter.
A Practical Requirement, Not an Optional Exercise
Cyber insurance carriers have significantly tightened their underwriting requirements. Firms that cannot demonstrate formal risk controls are facing higher premiums, coverage exclusions, or declined renewals.
This is distinct from a broader technology audit. A cyber risk assessment has a narrower scope: it focuses specifically on your security controls, identifies where you are exposed, and produces documentation that satisfies insurer requirements and supports your compliance obligations.
What the Assessment Covers
We perform a 360-degree security assessment to provide a complete view of your systems, network, and security posture:
Access controls
Who has access to what, under what conditions, and how access is revoked when someone leaves.
Multi-factor authentication
Enforcement across Microsoft 365, Clio, and all remote access tools.
Endpoint security
Antivirus, endpoint detection and response (EDR), and patch management status.
Email security
SPF, DKIM, and DMARC configuration and phishing simulation results.
Backup and recovery
Whether backups are current, encrypted, offsite, and tested.
Vendor and third-party risk
Which vendors have access to firm data and under what terms.
Security policies
Whether written policies exist and whether staff are trained on them.
Incident response readiness
Whether the firm has a defined response plan and has practiced it.
Get a clear picture of your firm's cyber risk.
Book a clarity callAssess Your Current State
Before anything is recommended, we build a complete picture of how your firm's systems are actually configured today: identity, devices, email, backups, and the vendors that touch your data. Findings are documented as we go, so nothing rests on assumptions or memory.
Penetration Testing and Real-World Defense
As part of our cybersecurity offering, we can engage a certified penetration testing team to find security vulnerabilities that an attacker could exploit. Penetration testing helps you:
- Simulate a real cyber attack on your environment
- Identify technical weaknesses before attackers do
- Surface risky employee behaviors that training can address
Security Awareness Training
Human error is the leading cause of security incidents. We provide security awareness training to teach staff about common attacks and preventative measures, including:
- Social engineering and pretexting
- Phishing identification and reporting
- How to identify malware and suspicious activity
What You Receive
At the end of the assessment, you receive a written report with:
- Current security posture across all assessed areas
- Gaps identified and their risk level: critical, high, or moderate
- Prioritized remediation recommendations with clear ownership
- Documentation suitable for submission to cyber insurers and compliance reviewers
Compliance Alignment
We ensure your firm's security posture aligns with the standards that apply to law firms:
- ABA Model Rule 1.6(c): confidentiality and security obligations
- HIPAA, for firms handling medical records or acting as business associates
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework
- Cyber insurance underwriting requirements from major carriers
Who Should Schedule a Cyber Risk Assessment
A cyber risk assessment is the right next step if your firm:
- Has not had a formal security review in the last 12 months
- Is approaching cyber insurance renewal and wants to avoid surprises
- Has received questions from clients or outside counsel about security controls
- Stores or processes medical records, financial data, or other sensitive client information
- Has experienced a phishing attempt, credential compromise, or near-miss security incident
The assessment typically takes 1 to 2 weeks from kickoff to final report.
Start with a conversation.
Thirty minutes to talk through what your firm has in place and what’s worth checking. Whether someone is asking or you just want to know where you stand, we’ll show you how we can help.
Book a security clarity callFrequently Asked Questions
A technology audit reviews your entire IT environment: hardware, software, workflows, and cost. A cyber risk assessment is narrower and deeper. It examines only your security controls and produces documentation that insurers and compliance reviewers accept. Many firms do the audit once and the risk assessment annually.
Typically 1 to 2 weeks from kickoff to final report, depending on firm size and how quickly we can access systems and documentation.
No. Most of the work is observational: reviewing configurations, policies, and access. Penetration testing, if included, is scheduled and scoped so it doesn't affect daily work.
It's an optional addition. The core assessment reviews your controls; a penetration test actively attempts to bypass them. Insurers increasingly ask for both, and we scope it based on your renewal requirements.
You get a prioritized remediation plan with clear ownership. We can close the gaps ourselves through our cybersecurity practice, work alongside your internal IT, or hand the plan to your existing provider.
Annually, aligned with your insurance renewal cycle. Material changes are also good triggers: an office move, a merger, or new practice management software.
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