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Free Cybersecurity Checklist for San Diego Law Firms
Bayotech is a San Diego managed IT and cybersecurity company that has protected local professional firms since 2006. This free checklist helps law firms check the controls that stop most real-world attacks, so you can see what's covered and where the gaps are.
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A practical guide from Bayotech, protecting San Diego professional firms since 2006.
Why This Matters for California Attorneys
Law firms hold exactly what criminals want: client funds in trust accounts, confidential case files and personal financial records. Small and mid-sized firms are targeted because attackers assume they have fewer defences. This checklist covers the controls that stop most real-world attacks. Tick off what you already do, and the gaps will show you where to start.
- Your duty of competence includes technology. California Rule of Professional Conduct 1.1 requires competence, and the State Bar has made clear that includes understanding the benefits and risks of the technology you use.
- Confidentiality is a legal duty. Business and Professions Code section 6068(e) and Rule 1.6 require you to protect client secrets. A breach caused by weak security can become an ethics problem, not just an IT problem.
- Breaches must be reported. California Civil Code 1798.82 requires notifying affected people when certain personal information is exposed. ABA Formal Opinion 483 also says lawyers must tell current clients about breaches involving their information.
- Wire fraud is the number one threat. Criminals take over an email account, wait quietly, then send fake wiring instructions for settlements or real estate closings. One fake email can cost six figures.
What’s inside
What the Law Firms Checklist Covers
31 yes/no checks in 7 sections, written in plain English. Tick each box on screen or print the PDF.
- 1. Email and Accounts (6 checks)
- 2. Wire Transfers and Trust Accounts (4 checks)
- 3. Devices (6 checks)
- 4. Backups and Recovery (4 checks)
- 5. People and Training (3 checks)
- 6. Network and Remote Work (4 checks)
- 7. Vendors, Policies and Insurance (4 checks)
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How do I get the law firms cybersecurity checklist?
Enter your name, email and company above and we email it to you as a PDF straight away. It’s free, and we don’t add you to a mailing list.
What’s included in the free 30-minute security check?
A quick review of your email security and multi-factor sign-in, a check that your backups are running and recoverable, and a dark web scan for leaked company passwords. We explain the results in plain English, with no obligation.
Can Bayotech go through the checklist with us?
Yes. Call 619-717-8071 and we’ll walk through it with you in a free 30-minute security check, with no obligation.
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