Protecting Your Practice: Cyber Risk in the Legal Profession
Cybersecurity had become a growing concern for all legal practitioners. In this session, presented by Malcolm Heath from Lawcover, we explored key cyber risks facing the legal profession, including email interception, impersonation scams, and the manipulation of payment instructions. These tactics were increasingly used to exploit trust between lawyers and clients, leading to financial loss and reputational damage. The ACT Law Society had seen a recent rise in such incidents, particularly in conveyancing, though all areas of practice were affected. Attendees learned practical steps to reduce exposure, protect client information, and communicate cyber risks effectively—including at the outset of a matter.
MALCOLM HEATH
LAWCOVER
Malcolm joined Lawcover in 2012 and is Practice Risk Manager. In this role, he visits law firms and meets with the principals, employed solicitors and senior support staff to discuss identifying and reducing professional negligence claims-prone situations. Malcolm presents risk management strategies through a variety of workshops, seminars and briefings through Lawcover’s Risk Management Education Program, on-site at law firms, at the practice management courses of The ACT Law Society, the Law Society of NSW, The College of Law, FMRC, Universities, NSW Regional Law Societies’ seminars and other events. Prior to joining Lawcover, Malcolm ran his own company for 20 years providing consulting services to the general insurance industry and the legal profession. He has been a sole director and a co-director of private companies. With a degree in Psychology and his experience in business, Malcolm focuses his work on the importance of effective law firm management and profitability which helps reduce professional negligence risk.
DETAILS
- This is an on-demand webinar you can watch at anytime - a link and password will be sent to you when you register
- Cost: Members - $25, Non-members $70
- CPD: Members will earn 1 CPD points in core area 2
- This event was recorded as part of the Essentials: Winter on Thursday 26 June 2025
- This recording will expire on 31 December 2025
Registration
| Member | $25.00(GST incl.) | Register |
| Non-Member | $70.00(GST incl.) | Register |
