In a hybrid legal world, security is non-negotiable. Legal professionals now work across multiple devices and locations, drafting contracts at home, accessing case files on a train, or reviewing evidence in court. But with this flexibility comes serious risk. A single vulnerability can lead to breaches, reputational damage, and compliance failures.
That’s why security can’t be an afterthought. It needs to be the foundation of every digital workplace in legal. Not just to protect data, but to maintain the confidentiality and integrity your clients expect.
The cost of complexity
Many law firms still operate with fragmented systems. Case management here, document storage there, and a tangle of logins in between. This complexity not only frustrates users, it creates security gaps. According to our research, 50% of legal professionals feel overwhelmed by too many tools. Worse still, 86% would consider quitting because of poor workplace technology.
When systems are complex, people find workarounds. That might mean sharing passwords, downloading sensitive documents to personal devices, or skipping security protocols altogether. These shortcuts put firms at risk. Junior lawyers frustrated by clunky tools may start looking at firms with more modern tech stacks. In a talent-scarce market, that’s a serious risk
Security that adapts to the way you work
Every role in a law firm has different needs. Partners require insights into firm performance, solicitors need quick access to case files, and support staff must keep everything running smoothly. A secure digital workplace supports this by giving each person access to what’s relevant, and nothing more.
This not only boosts productivity, it strengthens security. Role-based access ensures a litigation assistant doesn’t see sensitive M&A files, reducing risk without slowing work down.
Workspace 365: built for secure legal work
Workspace 365 simplifies the digital workplace for legal teams by bringing everything together in one secure place. No more switching between platforms or juggling logins. Just one browser-based workspace where professionals can access what they need, based on their role.
Security isn’t added on, it’s built in:
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Single Sign-On (SSO) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) protect logins to all legal apps
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256-bit SSL encryption secures client data in transit
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ISO-certified cloud infrastructure ensures compliance with SRA, GDPR, SOC2, and PCI standards
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Daily online and offline backups safeguard information from loss or ransomware attacks.
