FAQs
Essential Reading
Do Law Firms Need Cyber Insurance? What UK Solicitors Need to Know
Most professional indemnity policies do not cover cyber forensic costs, system restoration, business interruption from ransomware, or ICO fine defence — these require standalone cyber coverage.
SRA Cybersecurity Requirements FAQ
The SRA issued its first-ever warning notice on cyber risks in April 2023 — signalling that cybersecurity is now a core regulatory expectation, not an optional extra.
GDPR Breach Notification for Law Firms
ICO enforcement data shows that failure to notify within 72 hours is itself a regulatory breach — distinct from and additional to any penalty for the underlying data loss.
Cyber Essentials for Law Firms FAQ
Cyber Essentials certification is now requested by a significant proportion of larger law firm clients as part of their supplier due diligence requirements.
Law Firm Phishing Prevention FAQ
Phishing is the initial access vector in over 70% of cyber incidents at UK professional services firms, including law firms.