On July 9, 2019, Microsoft will officially retire their SQL Server 2008 and SQL Server 2008 R2 operating systems. Failure to migrate places your data at greater risk of loss with no support from Microsoft.

Topics: Microsoft SQL Server, End of Support, Microsoft SQL Server 2008, End of Life

The only thing to be afraid of when it comes to cybersecurity is not having a plan.

 

Topics: Security, Technology Consulting, Managed Services, cybersecurity, Two Factor Authentication, 2FA, Information Security

Our Chief Technology Officer, Mike Paul, has put together an article on "Eight Factors to Consider Before Migrating Your Law Firm to Microsoft Office 365." A week ago, we shared the first four considerations. This week, we finish with the final four factors you need to consider before moving your law firm to Office 365.

Topics: Office 365

Our Chief Technology Officer, Mike Paul, has put together an article on "Eight Factors to Consider Before Migrating Your Law Firm to Microsoft Office 365." This week and next week we will highlight these factors. This week, we start with the first four factors you need to consider before moving your law firm to Office 365.

Topics: Office 365

Thank you to our partners at Mitel for sharing this blog post with us.

Certain business dynamics are custom-made for cloud communications solutions. If you want to spend less time managing infrastructure and more time delivering an impeccable client experience that will help differentiate your law firm, it’s time to consider the cloud. Step back and take a fresh look at the forces affecting your firm. Check out the list below to see if any of these common dynamics might be driving you to the cloud:

 

Topics: Mitel, Unified Communications, Cloud Communications

Recent research has shown changes in the effectiveness of various phishing attacks.

Cofense, previously PhishMe, issued a report based on 1,400 clients in 23 industries in more than 50 countries that notes that 7.5 million phishing emails were reported in 2017 alone. But the effectiveness of phishing campaigns has shifted.

In prior research, users were most emotionally motivated to open emails that made them feel a sense of urgency, fear or opportunity. Those three emotional motivators have now been replaced with entertainment, social and reward/recognition.

Topics: Security, Training, cybersecurity, Ransomware, Hacking, phishing, Cybercrime, Email Security, Information Security

Topics: Email Management, Mimecast, Office 365

A recent ransomware attack against the city of Atlanta took its computers offline for over a week while city officials, along with the FBI, attempted to remedy the situation without paying the hackers $51,000 in Bitcoin. 

Topics: cybersecurity, Ransomware, Cybercrime, Email Security, Information Security

We thank our partners at DocsCorp for sharing this blog post about the new release of cleanDocs 2.1. cleanDocs is a breakthrough technology that removes metadata from Microsoft Office, PDF and ZIP files at sub-second speeds.

Topics: Partner Series, DocsCorp, Email Management, cleanDocs, Email Security, Recipient Checking

Topics: cybersecurity

Topics: Security, Training, Malware, Information Governance, Email Management, Network, Access Control, Mimecast, Dual Factor Authentication, whaling, cybersecurity, Passwords, Biometric Authentication, Two Factor Authentication, Ransomware, Hacking, Advanced Persistent Threats, phishing, Antivirus, Cybercrime, Enterprise Mobility Management, Mobile, Email Security, 2FA, Information Security, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Testing, firewall

We have recently been made aware of a sophisticated email phishing campaign targeting law firms and other businesses. 

Topics: Security, Alerts, Email Management, cybersecurity, Hacking, phishing, Cybercrime, Email Security, Information Security, Identity Theft

It's that time again — time to file your taxes early so criminals don't do it for you and steal your possible refunds. This is of special importance after the recent Equifax hack in which most Americans' personal information, including Social Security Numbers, was accessed by criminals. The most effective defense is to file your taxes early — before identity thieves have the chance to do it for you. 

Topics: Security, Alerts, Hacking, phishing, PII, Cybercrime, Identity Theft

We thank our partners at First American for this special contribution to our blog. 

 

By Christina Floyd, First American Equipment Finance

 

Technology changes at an insanely fast pace, and many law firms struggle to stay on top of it all. Choosing the right level of technology investment is a persistent challenge with far-reaching implications – impacting not only the firm’s budget and cash flow, but also staff productivity and overall competitiveness.

 

Unfortunately, it’s far too easy to either over- or under-invest in technology. Finding room in the budget for large IT purchases can be difficult, but holding on to older technology that slows down staff and drains resources with maintenance and upkeep is no better.

 

A lease-based technology refresh program may be just the answer.

Topics: Partners