Crisis-proof response plan: The 72-hour rescue kit

When a serious cyberattack like ransomware strikes your law firm, the actions taken in the first 72 hours determine whether it becomes a manageable incident or a practice-ending disaster. This straightforward, colour code framework provides immediate structure when confusion typically reigns.

Cyber Crisis Management

The Silent Threat Every Law Firm Faces

Ticking Clock

When ransomware strikes, the clock starts ticking on your data, reputation, client relationships, and practice survival.

Beyond Technical

This isn't just another technical framework - it's a straightforward, business level framework for those critical first hours.

Client Confidence

Successful firms don't just protect data - they protect client confidence through authority and composure in their response.

The Costly Mistakes: Why Most Law Firms Fail

  • 1

    The "It Won't Happen To Us" Mentality

    Most firms operate without a formal incident response plan. Without documentation, response time triples, data exposure increases by 70%, and recovery costs balloon 2-3x.

    Prevention: Develop and test an incident response plan (IRP), ensuring employees know their roles.

  • 2

    Inadequate Client Data Protection

    Law firms store vast amounts of confidential legal documents, contracts, and personal client information, but many fail to encrypt or properly secure these files in transit or at rest in the cloud.

    Prevention: Use end-to-end encryption, multi-factor authentication (MFA), principle of least privilege and secure cloud storage for sensitive files.

  • 3

    Lack of Cybersecurity Training & Awareness

    Many law firms overlook staff training, making employees the weakest link in cybersecurity. Phishing emails, weak passwords, and poor security habits often lead to breaches.

    Prevention: Conduct regular cybersecurity awareness training, implement phishing simulations, and establish strict access controls.

Comprehensive Assessment: The Color Code Method

Having a robust Incident Response Strategy is essential.  Our Cybersecurity Colour Code Method framework is built from 25 years of real-world learnings of what good cybersecurity defence practices should looks like as well as the learnings from digital forensics investigations.  Using this framework provides a comprehensive assessment focused on three core pillars — People, Process and Technology — to ensure an effective and resilient response to a cyber crisis.

People: The foundation of crisis management, ensuring your crisis management team is prepared with a clear incident response plan, covering communication protocols, legal considerations, and stakeholder management.

Process: Establishing structured workflows for evidence collection and forensic analysis, while ensuring business continuity remains intact throughout the crisis.

Technology: Implementing technical controls for network and endpoint containment, threat removal and remediation, and robust backup and recovery strategies to minimise downtime and data loss.

Our method provides a structured and proactive approach to cyber incident response, equipping organisations with the readiness and resilience needed to mitigate risks and recover swiftly from cyber threats.

The Cybersecurity colour code method - effective incident response

Download your FREE ransomware rescue kit

Get your free ransomware resource guide and rescue kit by completing the form below.

INCLUDED IN THE KIT:-

Incident Response Plan Template

Ransomware decision workflow - Should you pay?

Essential Logs to collect

Cyber Crisis Management
Get your FREE ransomware rescue kit and Register your interest for a cyber resilience exercise to help your firm prepare for cyber attacks.
Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.
Name
Describe anything specific you would like to tell us about the service selected

About Cyooda Security

John Reeman - Virtual CISO

Cyooda Security is an independent cybersecurity and digital forensics firm dedicated to protecting Australian law firms from cyber threats.

Law firms trust Cyooda because we understand their unique needs.  We don't offer generic cybersecurity solutions.  Our services are tailored to the specific risks and regulatory requirements of the legal profession.  We've walked in your shoes, and we know what it takes to protect your firm and understand your industry like no one else.

  • Led by industry expert John Reeman, former CISO of King & Wood Mallesons and consultant to global law firms and government agencies.
  • 30+ years of cybersecurity leadership, protecting firms from data breaches, ransomware, and cyber espionage.

  • Proven track record with top-tier global law firms, ensuring legal teams have secure, compliant, and effective cybersecurity.

 

Beyond Crisis Management: Comprehensive Solutions

Advisory & Consulting

Improve your cybersecurity program with our tactical and strategic advisory services.

Digital Forensics & Incident Response

Proactive digital forensics and incident response capabilities to safeguard your business.

Data Security & Governance

Protect and understand where your most sensitive data resides, across your firm and in the cloud.

Penetration Testing Assessment

Validate your cyber security controls using the same tactics and techniques as a cyber criminal.