Frank Stephens: Closing the Cybersecurity Gaps Law Firms Ignore
About this episode
This episode discusses the cybersecurity gaps in law firms and how to address them effectively.
Cyberattacks against law firms are exploding, and most firms are far less protected than they think. In this episode, you’ll learn how to close the biggest security gaps, modernize your tech, and treat IT as a growth engine instead of a necessary evil. In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Frank Stephens discuss: Technical debt and outdated systems in law firms Cybersecurity attack vectors and real-world threats Cloud, backups, and the myth of “it’s secure because it’s in the cloud” Practical protections: MFA, training, SOCs, and remote access Evaluating vendors, cutting tech waste, and learning to delegate Key Takeaways: Many law firms operate with significant technical debt and outdated workflows, which limit accessibility, flexibility, and security. A “we have a firewall and the cloud” mindset breeds dangerous false confidence; modern firms need layered protections across endpoints, email, cloud, and user behavior. Phishing remains the dominant entry point for breaches, making ongoing security awareness training just as critical as any software tool. Cloud platforms do not automatically guarantee robust backups or security, so firms must take ownership of their data retention…
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