By Lynne Curry Question: I run a small firm. When I advertised for a new hire, I didn’t find anyone who had the right skill set. “Will” applied. Although he lacked the skills I sought, he interviewed well and said he was willing to learn everything necessary to become my No. 1 employee. I took a chance on him and invested months in training him. He shadowed me, developed … [Read more...] about How to handle a scamming, scheming staffer
Information security
Declutter your phone to declutter your mind
As a busy law office manager, you probably use your smartphone for both personal and professional purposes. However, over time, your device may become cluttered with too many apps, files, and notifications. This can make it difficult to find what you need quickly, and may even affect your productivity. Fortunately, decluttering your smartphone is a simple task that can be done … [Read more...] about Declutter your phone to declutter your mind
7 ways to protect confidential client data
As a manager of a law office, it's crucial that you prioritize the protection of confidential client information. With the increasing number of cybersecurity threats in today's digital age, it's important to implement strong security measures to ensure that your clients' data is safe. Here's some advice on how to implement effective security measures for your law office: … [Read more...] about 7 ways to protect confidential client data
4 tips for safely searching social media when hiring
It is generally acceptable for employers to search social media as part of the hiring process, provided that they do so in a fair and nondiscriminatory manner. However, there are some considerations to keep in mind when using social media in the hiring process: Relevant information only: It is important to only consider information that is relevant to the job in … [Read more...] about 4 tips for safely searching social media when hiring
How to stay vigilant without hiring a surprise attack ninja
Remember the Pink Panther movies? Peter Sellers’ character, Inspector Clouseau, hired “Cato” to randomly attack him. He thought unexpected ninja attacks would keep him every vigilant. While the over the top comedy is ridiculous, it does remind me of how to approach cybersecurity. You do not need to hire someone with a kendo stick to beat your staff into compliance, but frequent … [Read more...] about How to stay vigilant without hiring a surprise attack ninja
7 ways to cut costs with a greener office
By Daryll Esposito The well-being of our planet is a universal concern, but it’s not always front-of-mind when we’re busy at work. The good news is that making greener choices at the office is not only better for the environment, it’s better for your budget too. With Earth Day this week on April 22, it’s time to look at some environmentally friendly improvements. Some … [Read more...] about 7 ways to cut costs with a greener office
Is your contact form providing a back door for cybercriminals?
By Doug Striker As automated email filtering gets better at screening for phishing attempts, criminals are responding by looking for attack techniques that evade those tools. Believe or not, their newest tactic is to fill out online contact forms and then use the response process to sneak malware into your system. By now, we are all familiar with email phishing. Most law … [Read more...] about Is your contact form providing a back door for cybercriminals?
Is your law office vulnerable to Russian cyberattacks?
The White House is urging businesses to review and improve cybersecurity because of a heightened risk of cyber attacks from Russia. A statement from the Biden-Harris Administration advises businesses to take the following steps: Mandate the use of multi-factor authentication on your systems to make it harder for attackers to get onto your system; Deploy modern security … [Read more...] about Is your law office vulnerable to Russian cyberattacks?
Protect your data as Russia-Ukraine war increases cybersecurity risk
By Ron Slyker As part of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, Russian cyberattacks have primarily targeted Ukrainian government and bank systems, but the attacks may spread to countries outside of Ukraine soon. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) and the FBI have warned organizations to increase protection as a precaution in case these attacks begin to affect … [Read more...] about Protect your data as Russia-Ukraine war increases cybersecurity risk
Are former staffers still accessing your firm’s accounts?
With the Great Resignation, workers are leaving in record numbers and the cybersecurity threat to employers is real. In a recent study, phishing-resistant multi-factor authentication (MFA) provider Beyond Identity gathered responses from former employees across the United States, the United Kingdom, and Ireland and found a vast majority of employees (83%) admitted to … [Read more...] about Are former staffers still accessing your firm’s accounts?