Justia Connect Webinars Cybersecurity for Small Law Firms: What’s Truly Essential to Stay Protected

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Cybersecurity for Small Law Firms: What’s Truly Essential to Stay Protected

This session provides small law firms with a clear, practical roadmap for protecting client data and reducing cybersecurity risks. Attendees will learn essential, affordable security measures, including antivirus tools, email protection, backups, MFA, and travel security as well as how modern threats such as AI‑powered phishing, credential attacks, and Microsoft 365 takeovers affect small firms. Participants will leave with actionable steps they can implement immediately to strengthen their firm’s overall security posture.

Topics covered include:

Legal Tech Artificial Intelligence (AI) Law Firm Management Solo Practice & Small Law Firms

Agenda:

Introduction: Why Cybersecurity Matters for Small Firms

Overview of small-firm risks, ethical obligations, and why solo and small firms face increased exposure compared to larger firms.

Business-Class Security Tools Essential for Protection

Review of antivirus, endpoint protection, spam filtering, Microsoft 365 Business Premium security features, and the importance of using Windows Pro.

Cybersecurity While Traveling & Working Remotely

Best practices for email safety, VPN use, public Wi-Fi risks, mobile devices, and travel-related vulnerabilities.

How Cybercriminals Exploit Artificial Intelligence

Understanding AI-powered phishing, BEC attacks, adaptive malware, deepfakes, credential attacks, and how attackers compromise Microsoft 365 accounts.

Staff Training, Human Factors & Incident Response

Essential training topics for employees, creating a security-aware culture, phishing simulations, and building an incident response plan.

Backups, Cyber Insurance & MSPs

Why Microsoft 365, Google Drive, and Dropbox need backups; overview of third-party solutions; value and requirements of cyber liability insurance; pros and cons of MSPs.

Questions and Answers (as time permits)

Duration of this webinar: 60 minutes

Originally broadcast: February 18, 2026 10:00 AM PT

Webinar Highlights

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00:00 Introduction

Pegeen Turner, a legal technology consultant, is introduced as the speaker, focusing on cybersecurity for small law firms. Pegeen stresses the vulnerability of small law firms to cyberattacks, citing recent incidents of data breaches. She aims to provide practical cybersecurity tips for small law firms to implement immediately.

07:13 Cybersecurity Essentials for Small Firms

Pegeen advises investing in business-class virus protection and spam filtering to proactively defend against threats. She highlights the importance of password management systems to securely manage and share passwords. Pegeen advises against saving passwords in browsers like Chrome or Edge due to security risks. She recommends Microsoft 365 Business Premium for enhanced email security. She emphasizes the need for two-factor authentication to protect email accounts from breaches.

18:10 Travel Security and AI Threats

Pegeen discusses the importance of using a VPN for secure internet connections while traveling. She suggests using mobile hotspots for secure internet access when traveling. Pegeen warns about the risks of AI being used for malicious activities, such as phishing and social engineering.

26:26 Email Security and Incident Response

Pegeen highlights the importance of being cautious with emails to avoid phishing attacks. She shares a story of a phishing incident to illustrate the risks of email scams. Pegeen advises changing passwords immediately if a suspicious email is opened. She recommends limiting access to sensitive data within firms to minimize potential breaches. Pegeen emphasizes the importance of firewalls and multi-factor authentication for added security.

39:20 Data Backup and Cyber Insurance

Pegeen stresses the importance of having an incident response plan to handle cybersecurity breaches effectively. She recommends cyber liability insurance to cover potential costs associated with data breaches. Pegeen advises ensuring data is backed up in three different locations. She warns against relying solely on cloud storage services like Dropbox for data backup. Pegeen emphasizes the need for backing up email and other critical data regularly.

49:12 Managed Services and Final Recommendations

Pegeen highlights the benefits of managed services providers for handling IT needs. She emphasizes the importance of training staff on cybersecurity threats and implementing protective measures. Pegeen suggests prioritizing investments in spam filters, password management, antivirus, and backups for small firms.

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Speaker

Pegeen Turner Legal Technology Consultant
Law Firm Defender

Pegeen Turner is a legal technology consultant and the president of Legal Cloud Technology, based in Raleigh, North Carolina. With over two decades of experience, she has dedicated her career to empowering attorneys and legal professionals by integrating innovative, cloud-based solutions into their practices. Pegeen’s expertise lies not only in deploying cutting-edge technologies, including AI, but also in optimizing existing systems to increase efficiency and leveraging technology in law firms across the country. Read More ›

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