Cybersecurity Built for Law Firms
Attorney-client privilege begins with securing the data behind it. ABA Model Rule 1.6 and Formal Opinions 477R and 483 impose concrete cybersecurity obligations — Neon Shield helps you meet them without disrupting how your firm operates.
ABA Model Rule 1.6 — Confidentiality of Information
Attorneys have a professional duty to make reasonable efforts to prevent inadvertent or unauthorized disclosure of client information, including electronically stored data.
How Neon Shield helps: We implement endpoint detection, email security, and data loss prevention controls that protect client files across your workstations, cloud storage, and practice management platforms.
ABA Formal Opinion 477R — Securing Communication
Lawyers must assess the sensitivity of client communications and apply reasonable safeguards — including encryption — when transmitting confidential information electronically.
How Neon Shield helps: We assess your current email and file-sharing practices, enforce encryption in transit and at rest, and provide guidance on secure client communication platforms aligned with the Opinion.
ABA Formal Opinion 483 — Responding to Data Breaches
Lawyers must take reasonable steps to stop a breach, investigate its scope, and notify affected clients when their information may have been compromised.
How Neon Shield helps: Our incident response capability includes breach containment, forensic scope determination, evidence preservation, and client notification guidance — delivered within the timeframes Opinion 483 contemplates.
Third-Party & Vendor Risk Management
Law firms frequently share sensitive client data with vendors, co-counsel, and cloud platforms — each representing a potential exposure point that must be managed.
How Neon Shield helps: We assess your vendor security posture, review cloud platform configurations (including Clio, MyCase, and iManage), and implement controls to limit third-party access to only what is necessary.
Security Awareness Training for Legal Staff
Legal professionals are high-value phishing targets. Staff who handle wire transfers, client settlements, and confidential filings require ongoing security education.
How Neon Shield helps: We run realistic phishing simulations tailored to legal scenarios — fake wire fraud requests, fake court notices — and deliver targeted training to anyone who clicks, building a defensible training record.