Lawcovernotes July 2019

9. Staff Awareness and Preparedness � Incorporate appropriate policies and staff training � Ensure that passwords are unique and changed regularly � Ensure you and your staff are conscious of the risks of: – Clicking on suspicious attachments or links in emails – Using free or unsecured WiFi – Importing material onto your network through a USB/ external drive – Taking confidential material outside the workplace via USB/external drive, smartphone or laptop – Sending confidential information by unencrypted text messages – Set up appropriate security checks and procedures for visitors into your workplace, particularly those involved in accessing or maintaining your computer networks Seek Advice � Managing cyber risk is now an integral part of a legal practice. It is also a wide spectrum risk and Lawcover advises law practices to seek expert assistance from security specialists, including IT Consultants and professional risk advisers � They can help you assess your own practice needs and consider the level of assistance you require � Do not ignore a suspected security breach. Instead take immediate remedial action and contact the cyber incident response team on 1800 BREACH (1800 273 224) DOWNLOAD A PDF VERSION