PROTECT CLIENT
TRUST.
Law firms, consultancies, and accounting practices hold the most sensitive client data. One breach ends client relationships permanently. We validate document systems, client portals, and communication channels before attackers exploit them.
ABA compliance · DMS security · BEC prevention · privilege protection
THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES THREAT LANDSCAPE
29%
Of law firms experienced a data breach in the past 12 months
ABA TechReport 2022
$6.2M
Average cost of a data breach in the legal and professional services sector
IBM Cost of a Data Breach 2024
62%
Increase in business email compromise attacks targeting professional services firms
FBI IC3 Report 2023
WHAT WE TEST
Document & Portal Security
- DMS access control testing (iManage, NetDocuments, SharePoint)
- Client portal authentication bypass and tenant isolation
- Cross-client and cross-matter document access prevention
- Metadata leakage and version control security assessment
- Ethical wall enforcement and information barrier validation
BEC & Wire Fraud Prevention
- Email spoofing and domain impersonation testing
- Wire transfer verification procedure validation
- Targeted phishing simulation against partner and C-suite accounts
- Email encryption and DMARC / SPF / DKIM assessment
- Invoice redirection and payment diversion attack simulation
Privileged Data Protection
- Attorney-client privilege safeguards and access logging validation
- Remote access, VPN, and virtual desktop security assessment
- Data loss prevention (DLP) policy effectiveness testing
- Encryption at rest and in transit verification across all systems
- Third-party vendor access review and lateral movement testing
OUR METHODOLOGY
Offensive testing calibrated for the confidentiality demands of legal, consulting, and accounting environments.
Privilege-aware scoping
Map engagement scope against practice areas, matter types, and data classification. Identify systems holding privileged communications and client PII.
Adversary emulation
Simulate targeted attacks from nation-state, competitor, and insider threat models specific to professional services — BEC, credential theft, and lateral movement.
Manual exploitation
Deep manual testing of document management, client portals, email systems, and trust boundaries. No scanner noise — only validated, exploitable findings.
Partner-ready reporting
Executive-level findings for managing partners and general counsel alongside technical remediation guidance for IT teams. Delivered in 5 business days.
WHAT YOU RECEIVE
BREACH LESSONS WE BAKE INTO EVERY ENGAGEMENT
Real-world incidents shaping how we scope and prioritize testing for law firms, consultancies, and accounting practices.
Goodwin Law
2020Ransomware attack encrypted systems including client files and privileged communications. Attackers gained access through a phishing email targeting a partner's credentials.
Operations disrupted for weeks. Client notification required under breach laws. Attorney-client privilege concerns raised across dozens of active matters.
Grubman Shire Meiselas & Sacks
2020REvil ransomware operators exfiltrated 756GB of celebrity client data including NDAs, contracts, personal correspondence, and phone numbers.
$42M ransom demanded. Client data leaked publicly in stages. Firm reputation permanently damaged. Multiple high-profile clients departed.
Campbell Conroy & O'Neil
2019Phishing attack compromised email systems, exposing client PII and privileged legal documents across multiple practice areas.
Class action lawsuit filed by affected clients. Malpractice claims. Significant client attrition and regulatory scrutiny.
Major Accounting Firms
2023–24Coordinated tax-season phishing campaigns targeting employee credentials and client financial data during peak filing periods.
W-2 theft affecting thousands. Fraudulent tax returns filed. IRS penalties imposed. Client trust severely damaged during critical business period.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
How do you handle attorney-client privileged data during testing?+
We operate under strict NDA and scope agreements. Our testers validate access controls and privilege boundaries without accessing actual privileged content. Testing focuses on permissions, authentication, and authorization — not reading client matter files. We can also work with your general counsel to define specific testing boundaries.
Can you test our document management system without disrupting active matters?+
Yes. We coordinate testing windows with your IT team and conduct all DMS testing against test tenants or isolated environments where possible. For production testing, we use non-destructive techniques and maintain a real-time communication channel to pause testing if any issue arises.
Do your reports satisfy ABA cybersecurity obligations?+
Yes. Our reports are designed to demonstrate 'reasonable efforts' under ABA Formal Opinion 483 and Model Rule 1.6. We include specific control mappings and remediation evidence that helps document your firm's ongoing security posture to regulators and clients.
How do you simulate BEC attacks against our partners?+
We conduct targeted phishing simulations that replicate the exact tactics used against professional services firms — domain spoofing, reply-chain hijacking, and invoice redirection. Results include per-user click analysis, credential submission rates, and specific recommendations for training and technical controls.
Can you help us respond to client security questionnaires?+
Yes. We provide a compliance evidence package alongside the penetration test report that includes pre-written responses for common client security questionnaires. Many firms reuse this package across their entire client base, reducing the compliance burden on partners and IT staff.
Show clients and partners that every document and communication is defended
Our reports pair deep-dive exploitation evidence with clear control mapping so managing partners and general counsel can sign off with confidence.