Shadow IT: A Serious Threat to Law Firms [Guest Post]
The legal tech experts are here to explain what Shadow IT is, why many firms fail to recognize it as a threat, and how to address it. We thank Sharon D. Nelson, Esq., John W. Simek and Michael C…
Cybersecurity Quick Tip: Windows 10 & 11 ‘Zero Day’ Vulnerabilities
All versions of Windows are affected by a new zero-day vulnerability after a failed earlier security patch -- users need to be on the lookout for Microsoft to release a new one. Details about a Windows Installer bug that…
Microsoft Teams for Lawyers [Guest Post]
As both the adoption and the capabilities of MS Teams continue to grow, we're sharing legal tech experts' take on essential considerations for lawyers. We thank Michael C. Maschke, Sharon D. Nelson, Esq., and John W. Simek at Sensei…
Cybersecurity Quick Tip: Avoid Speaking to Robocalls
A recent article from Lifehacker has more on why even one word answers to fraudulent calls put us at risk. Ultimately, the best practice recommended is to let unrecognized calls go to voicemail. As a lawyer with ethical duties,…
Top 10 Tips: Effective Cybersecurity Awareness Training for Law Firm Employees [Guest Post]
It's Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and the experts are highlighting the importance of law firm employee training. We thank Sharon D. Nelson, Esq., John W. Simek and Michael C. Maschke at Sensei Enterprises, Inc. for this guest post! . …
Cybersecurity Quick Tip: Update All Your Devices & Programs Promptly (as Always, and Especially Now)
Making prompt software updates is a best practice for cybersecurity, and they're coming with greater frequency and risk of inaction -- in the past 2 days, iOS, Windows, and Chrome all issued fixes for zero-day vulnerabilities. Lawyers need to…
Cybersecurity Quick Tip: Update Google Chrome Immediately, Again; Consider Alternatives
Google's latest urgent update applies to Chrome users on all major operating systems, as privacy concerns remain. This comes as Chrome's 5th urgent upgrade warning in just 2 months, as a new Forbes article points out, adding: In a new…
Cybersecurity Quick Tip: Update Apple Devices Immediately for ‘Nasty Zero-Day Exploit’
With a zero-day exploit actively infecting devices, Apple has released a security update for iOS, iPadOS, macOS BigSur, and watchOS. Apple is acknowledging an exploit already actively being used, making this update particularly critical for security. As always, cybersecurity…
Cybersecurity Quick Tip: Some HP, Samsung, and Xerox Printers Vulnerable to Security Flaw
Legal IT experts at Sensei Enterprises shared news last week about an old security flaw affecting millions of printers. Lawyers using HP, Samsung, or Xerox printers need to find out whether yours is among those that are running a…
Microsoft Secure Score: Lawyers Need to Know (and Improve) Their Score [Guest Post]
For the many lawyers using Microsoft 365 and haven't already, it's time to find out what the Microsoft Secure Score is and get ready to improve yours. We thank Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. and John W. Simek at Sensei Enterprises, Inc. for…