Law Firm Cybersecurity Training

Cybersecurity training built for law firms in the Silent Ransom Group era.

The FBI warned: Silent Ransom Group has targeted 38+ law firms. SRG uses no malware, no encryption — just social engineering, vishing calls, and data exfiltration. Partner phishing, privileged data handling, and incident response in a privileged context. Live expert sessions from $150.

38+ Law firms targeted by SRG
$5.08M Avg. law firm breach cost
134 Law firm ransomware incidents Q1 2026

3 drills built for the law firm threat landscape.

Not generic IT security content. Scenarios drawn from the actual breaches — WSHB, Wacks Law, Orrick, Grubman Shire — that define what law firms face today.

Drill 01
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Partner Phishing + Vishing Defense

Partners are the highest-value phishing targets in any law firm. Attorneys handle wire instructions, M&A deal data, and privileged communications — and attackers know it. This drill covers the full threat surface partners face, including the vishing calls that bypass MFA.

  • Attorney impersonation to redirect closing wires
  • Vishing calls to the help desk — how SRG does it
  • Fake DocuSign and court filing lures
  • Partner-specific escalation protocol
  • Phone verification for high-value instructions
Drill 02
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Privileged Data Handling

Client data isn't just confidential — it's subject to attorney-client privilege, work product doctrine, and bar notification rules. Mishandling a breach of privileged data has compounding consequences beyond the breach itself. This drill covers the full lifecycle.

  • Departing attorney credential revocation protocol
  • Client file handling at matter close
  • Third-party vendor access to privileged data
  • IOLTA account wire verification checklist
  • ABA Rule 1.6 reasonable measures documentation
Drill 03
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Incident Response in a Privileged Context

Standard IR plans miss the law firm nuance: privilege during forensic investigation, state bar notification timelines, client notification, and evidence preservation. A botched response can turn a manageable incident into a malpractice case and bar complaint.

  • Forensic counsel vs. IT — who to call first
  • Privilege preservation during investigation
  • State bar notification timeline by jurisdiction
  • Client notification sequencing
  • Post-breach documentation for Rule 1.6 defense

Same technique. Two very different industries.

The Figure Technologies breach in February 2026 and the FBI's Silent Ransom Group warning to law firms in May 2025 share a common thread: vishing to bypass authentication. Here's the breakdown.

Figure Technologies — Vishing Bypasses Okta SSO

In February 2026, ShinyHunters called Figure's IT help desk, impersonated an employee, and convinced them to reset MFA on their Okta SSO account. The vishing call — a phone call — bypassed every technical control the company had deployed. 967,200 customer records were exposed. The lesson: your help desk is your MFA.

Read the full Figure breach breakdown →

Silent Ransom Group — FBI Warning to Law Firms

The FBI's May 2025 Private Industry Notification described SRG's two-stage approach: (1) vishing to obtain credentials and convince staff to reset MFA; (2) physical infiltration of offices to install remote access tools and exfiltrate documents. 38+ law firms confirmed. No encryption — pure data exfiltration and extortion via threat of publication.

Read the full SRG law firm analysis →

ABA Rule 1.6 compliance is not optional.

Comment 8 to ABA Model Rule 1.1 extends the duty of competence to technology. Rule 1.6(c) requires reasonable efforts to prevent unauthorized disclosure of client information. Most state bars have adopted similar requirements. Documented security training is the foundational safeguard — and your best defense if a breach triggers a bar complaint or malpractice claim.

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Anonymized: Mid-Atlantic Litigation Firm, 35 Attorneys

Case study drawn from the published Wacks Law Group and WSHB breach patterns, anonymized to protect confidentiality. Metrics reflect observed outcomes across similar firms that completed SecurEveryone Business tier training in 2025.

"We assumed our IT vendor had us covered. After this training, we found three email rules an attacker had planted to forward our wire confirmation threads. SecurEveryone found what our vendor missed."
— Managing Partner, 35-Attorney Mid-Atlantic Litigation Firm
3 Staff flagged for remediation
$340K Ransom demand averted
100% Firm staff trained
A mid-Atlantic litigation firm with 6 years of case files encrypted by Qilin ransomware — the same variant that hit Wacks Law Group. Post-SecurEveryone training, the firm's help desk flagged a vishing attempt where a caller claimed to be a partner requesting a credential reset. The call was verified and blocked. The firm's cyber insurance renewal was also approved with documented training records.

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All three tiers include the Silent Ransom Group / Figure breach scenario content, vishing defense drills, and ABA Rule 1.6 alignment documentation. Pick the tier that fits your firm.

Personal
$150
60-minute 1:1 session
  • Personalized threat scenario practice
  • Phishing and vishing defense
  • Personal security assessment
  • Wire verification protocol
  • ABA Rule 1.6 training record
  • 24/7 emergency session access (+$100)
Book Personal — $150
Business (unlimited users)
$900
2-hour firm-wide webinar
  • Attorneys, paralegals, admin staff
  • All 3 law firm drills + live Q&A
  • Full incident response tabletop
  • IOLTA wire verification training
  • Sessions recorded for absent staff
  • $900 flat — no per-seat fees
Book Business — $900

Common questions from law firms.

The Silent Ransom Group (SRG) is a threat actor that has claimed at least 38 law firms as of May 2026, according to an FBI Private Industry Notification. Unlike traditional ransomware groups, SRG uses social engineering and physical infiltration to exfiltrate data — no malware, no encryption. Law firms are targeted because they hold high-value privileged data (M&A deal terms, litigation strategy, client financials) and typically have weaker security controls than their clients. The Figure Technologies breach in February 2026 — where a vishing call bypassed Okta SSO — demonstrates the same attack pattern is hitting tech companies too, and law firms are equally exposed.
Yes. ABA Model Rule 1.6(c) requires lawyers to make reasonable efforts to prevent unauthorized disclosure of client information, and Comment 8 to Rule 1.1 extends the duty of competence to technology — including understanding digital communication risks. Most state bars have adopted similar requirements. Most state bars have adopted similar requirements. A documented training program is also your best defense in a malpractice or bar disciplinary proceeding after a breach. The $8M Orrick settlement and class action against Wacks Law Group illustrate the real financial and reputational stakes.
General phishing training covers credential harvesting and abstract threat patterns. Partner phishing training is built around the exact scenarios law firm partners face: attorney impersonation to redirect closing wires, fake DocuSign requests from opposing counsel, ransomware disguised as court filing notifications, and vishing calls from someone claiming to be IT support. Partners handle the highest-value transactions and receive the most targeted impersonation attempts — they need scenario-specific training, not generic password advice.
Law firm incident response must account for attorney-client privilege during forensic investigation, state bar notification timelines (which vary from 30 to 72+ hours depending on jurisdiction), client notification obligations, and the risk of spoliation if the firm doesn't follow proper evidence preservation protocols. A generic IR plan doesn't cover these nuances. Our training walks through the specific decision tree: who to call first (forensic counsel vs. IT), how to preserve privilege in the investigation, and the notification checklist sorted by state jurisdiction.
A wire fraud attack doesn't necessarily touch the IOLTA account directly — attackers redirect confirmations and change vendor ACH details through the firm's email system. The funds leave through a legitimate-looking transaction. The FBI reports wire fraud losses are recovered in fewer than 30% of reported cases. Training your team to verify wire instructions via phone call — every time, without exception — is the single most effective control. Our wire verification drill is included in all three tiers.
In February 2026, ShinyHunters used a vishing (phone-based) call to convince Figure Technology's IT help desk to reset MFA — bypassing Okta SSO entirely and exposing 967,200 customer records. The same vishing technique was documented in the FBI's Silent Ransom Group warning to law firms. Help desk staff at law firms are the direct equivalent: if an attacker can call your receptionist or IT help desk, impersonate an attorney, and get an MFA reset or VPN credentials — they bypass every technical control you have. Our training covers help desk MFA reset protocols specifically.
Most firms are fully trained within 5–7 business days of booking. Personal tier sessions can be scheduled within 48 hours. Business tier includes a 15-minute intake call to confirm headcount and practice area, then the 2-hour live Zoom webinar is scheduled at your convenience. Sessions are recorded for staff who can't attend live. Book directly via the Calendly links above — no sales call or proposal process required.

The FBI warned. Your firm needs to act.

Silent Ransom Group has 38+ law firm victims. The Figure breach showed the same technique works in any industry. Your help desk is the entry point. Train your firm before an attacker calls.

Direct Calendly booking — no /book intermediary. Sessions typically available within 48 hours.