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UK law firms urgently need more cybersecurity support from MSPs
but as cyberattacks become more sophisticated , the data that law firms hold are targeted for ransomware and insider trading .
These cyberattacks are increasingly carried out through breaches attributed to human elements , with 74 % of all data breaches involving errors like privilege misuse , phishing , stolen credentials or social engineering . But losing client data has harmful consequences to the customer ’ s trust and reputation , leaving firms with the hard task of regaining their professional status while shoring up their security from other follow-up attacks .
The report calls for more proactive steps and training to protect their legal services . Financially motivated extortion incidents and intellectual property thefts have a significant impact on the legal sector in comparison to other civil sectors , so it is only more integral that their security can match potential threats and strengthen their ability to protect client data .
Recent research by the National Cyber Security Centre ( NCSC ) has found UK law firms are increasingly appealing targets for cybercriminals interested in stealing and exploiting client data .
Hybrid working has been cited as a challenge for firms attempting to maintain secure working practices and protect client confidentiality ,
“ The UK legal sector handles data that is ultimately a critical component for Business Continuity ,” said Mark Appleton , Chief Customer Officer , ALSO Cloud UK . “ With the increased cyberthreats they face , investing in the right security tools to become more resilient to the various attack methods should be a necessity . Otherwise , they face dealing with losses that may prove crippling for their firm ’ s reputation and clientele .”
Vantage Towers builds North Rhine-Westphalia ’ s first wooden-structured telecommunication tower
Vantage Towers , a leading tower company in Europe , is building North Rhine- Westphalia ’ s first sustainable woodenstructured telecommunication mast in the town of Neunkirchen ( Siegerland ).
The 40-metre-high Ecopol tower is expected to be erected in early 2025 in the Neunkirchen district of Wiederstein , next to the NeunkirchenBurbach railway line , enabling broadband mobile communications in the region for the first time . The wooden-structured mast is designed in a way that multiple mobile network operators can install their equipment . The Ecopol tower is manufactured by the Finnish company , Ecotelligent . coverage for the Wiederstein district and the adjacent railway line .
With the construction of wooden structured telecommunication infrastructure , Vantage Towers , together with Ecotelligent , is marking the beginning of a more sustainable mobile communications industry and digitalisation . According to the manufacturer , the Ecopol towers – which are built from recyclable wood – have a significantly lower carbon footprint than comparable masts made of steel or concrete . In addition , they have an attractive , modern design and blend in better with their surroundings which increases the acceptance of telecommunication infrastructure among the population .
Together with the municipality of Neunkirchen , Vantage Towers evaluated various alternative locations in terms of the necessary network planning and technical requirements . As a result , a site owned by the municipality met all the relevant criteria for providing optimum mobile communications
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