What Questions Should Law Firms Ask Before Partnering with AI Vendors?
Security Needs to Sit at Board Level, Measured Consistently and Backed by Independent Assurance
The most underestimated threat vector specific to professional services is gradual and imperceptible access and weak controls in everyday workflows.
Over-privileged access and weak workflow controls pose a greater danger than ransomware attacks because they accumulate quietly and go unnoticed.
This type of access can be found in applications, shared service accounts in document systems, and other areas.
Governance is Key
Governance is crucial in addressing this issue, as it allows for the aggregation of oversight errors across multiple processes, teams, systems, and applications.
Without proper governance, small oversight errors can lead to an attack opportunity for insider and outside threats.
Identity and Access Management
Identity and access management by design is essential in preventing such vulnerabilities.
