VH Courses/Information Security Best Practices in Legal Environments Course

  • £49

Information Security Best Practices in Legal Environments Course

  • Course
  • 13 Lessons

This CPD Certified Information Security Best Practices in Legal Environments Course provides essential training for protecting sensitive client data and maintaining secure working practices within law firms. Built by compliance and security specialists with experience since 2006, the course covers cyber risks, safe document handling, password protection, secure communication, confidentiality expectations and everyday behaviours that prevent breaches. Learn how to safeguard legal information, reduce cyber threats and support data protection compliance across your organisation.

✅ Course duration: 1 hour | ✅ CPD Points Awarded: 1 Point

📘 Course Description

• Information security tailored to law firms and legal workflows
• Developed by compliance specialists with experience since 2006
• Covers confidentiality, cyber safety and secure communication
• Suitable for solicitors, paralegals and administrative staff

🎯 What You’ll Learn

• How cyber threats target legal practices
• How to protect case files, emails and digital information
• How to recognise phishing and suspicious activity
• How to use secure passwords and authentication
• How to reduce human error and unsafe behaviours
• How to apply confidentiality and data protection rules

🏆 Why Take This Course

• Reduces the risk of data breaches and confidentiality failures
• Supports SRA and GDPR compliance expectations
• Helps staff develop safe digital habits and secure workflows
• Strengthens organisational resilience against cyber threats

Frequently asked questions

What if I am not confident with technology?

This course explains cyber and information security in simple, practical terms. You do not need technical knowledge, and all examples relate directly to everyday legal work.

Will this help our firm avoid data breaches or mishandling of client information?

Yes. You will learn how breaches occur, how to prevent common mistakes and how to protect sensitive client data in line with legal and regulatory expectations.

Does the course cover email safety, phishing and suspicious activity?

Yes. It explains how cyber criminals target law firms, how to recognise suspicious messages and how to respond safely to prevent unauthorised access or data loss.

Will this improve confidentiality and secure behaviour across our team?

Absolutely. Staff will gain clear steps and best practice guidance for maintaining confidentiality, using secure tools and avoiding risky digital behaviour.

Will I receive a CPD certificate?

Yes. You will receive a CPD certified certificate awarding 1 CPD Point upon completion.

🛡️ CPD Certified Course

Fully Accredited Courses and UKRLP Registered

Our courses are independently accredited and your certificates are accepted for audits and CPD records. You recieve your CPD Certified Certificate of completion once the course is fully completed

  • CPD Certified Provider

  • UKRLP Registered Training Provider

  • Expert-Created Course by Graham and Vivianne Johnson