Cybercriminals are shifting focus from large corporations to professional services—and law firms are at the top of the list. For Orlando-based firms that rely on email, confidentiality, and client trust, the risks are growing by the day. The problem isn’t just that threats are increasing. It’s that most firms still assume they’re too small to be noticed.

Why Are Law Firms Attractive Targets?

Law firms handle valuable information: contracts, real estate transactions, mergers, personal data, and litigation details. To a hacker, this is gold. Many attacks focus on small to mid-sized firms that lack dedicated cybersecurity teams and rely on outdated systems or insecure email.

In Orlando and other fast-growing legal markets, attackers often use:

  • Phishing emails disguised as clients or court officials
  • Email account takeover through weak passwords or MFA gaps
  • Ransomware delivered through document attachments
  • Social engineering targeting legal assistants or intake staff

The Cost of a Breach Goes Beyond the Ransom

When law firms are compromised, the damage is more than financial. It’s reputational. Clients lose confidence. Regulators investigate. Cases can be delayed—or lost entirely. Worse yet, Florida’s data breach laws require firms to notify clients if personal information was exposed, adding legal and compliance consequences to the mix.

What Your Firm Can Do Now

Most attacks are preventable. You don’t need a massive budget—just the right protections and partners in place. At Cost+, we work with firms across Florida to lock down their systems, secure their inboxes, and prepare for the unexpected.

Here are a few steps to consider:

  • Secure Microsoft 365 with advanced threat protection
  • Encrypt all outbound email that may contain client data
  • Enable full endpoint detection and response (EDR/XDR)
  • Run regular cybersecurity risk assessments
  • Ensure proper backups that support rapid recovery

Even firms with just a few users can implement strong, affordable defenses. Cost+ offers:

Security+ – Advanced protection for inboxes, endpoints, and networks

Email+ – Microsoft 365 protection, encryption, and phishing prevention

Recovery+ – Backup and recovery solutions to restore operations quickly

Compliance+ – Risk assessments and IT compliance for legal obligations

Schedule a Free Cybersecurity Assessment

If you’re an Orlando law firm and haven’t reviewed your IT protections in the last 12 months, you’re overdue. A free consultation from Cost+ can uncover risks and help you fix them—without disrupting your day-to-day operations.

Schedule your free assessment now or call 800.840.9690 to speak with our Florida-based team.