The 5 Biggest Cybersecurity Mistakes Florida Attorneys Make

Mistake 1: Treating Security as an IT Problem

Protecting client confidences under Rule 4-1.6 is a partner level ethical duty, not something to hand entirely to a part time IT vendor.

Mistake 2: Assuming You Are Too Small to Be a Target

Attackers pursue data, not firm size. A six-attorney firm, Wacks Law Group, was hit by ransomware in March 2024 that exposed Social Security numbers and client documents. Roughly one in five U.S. firms is targeted each year.

Mistake 3: Relying on Default Email Security

Out-of-the-box Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace protection was not built to stop targeted spear phishing or AI-generated impersonation. Email needs layered defense.

Mistake 4: No Written Policies or Incident Response Plan

Only about a third of firms have one, yet Recommendation 25-1 expects a documented plan within three years, and regulators look for it after an incident.

Mistake 5: Waiting for the Deadline, or the Breach

Recommendation 25-1's March 2027 and March 2028 milestones are close. Acting early is cheaper and far more defensible than acting after an incident.

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