Calthrops Solicitors LLP is a 23-person law firm with offices in Spalding and Holbeach. The firm provides services in wills, powers of attorney and probate, residential and commercial property, and family law. They have been a Mitigo client since 2021.
Like many firms in the legal sector, Calthrops carries significant responsibility for client money and sensitive data. The partners recognised that a cyber incident could have serious consequences: data loss, reputational damage, regulatory breaches, and disruption to fee-earning work.
The firm’s move from a traditional on-premise setup to Microsoft 365 during the pandemic raised concerns about whether critical business applications – including its case management system – had been securely configured. Additionally, with only limited cybersecurity guidance in their office manual, the leadership team was unsure whether staff were aware of how to respond to potential cyber threats.
Cybersecurity had become a source of sleepless nights. The partners wanted independent assurance that systems, staff, and processes were resilient against ransomware, phishing, and fraud.
Mitigo delivered an independent cyber risk review covering people, processes, and technology:
• Critical business applications were reviewed and securely configured.
• Endpoint software and access controls were strengthened to reduce exposure to cyber threats.
• Staff received practical cyber awareness training, so they know how to recognise and respond to phishing, ransomware, and other threats.
• Core cyber policies were developed and aligned to business requirements.
• Annual cyber risk assessments ensure that new and emerging threats are continually addressed.
• Continuous guidance and support improves awareness and accountability across the firm.
• Recommendations were embedded in day-to-day IT operations in continued collaboration with the firm’s IT support.
“Having Mitigo’s independent assurance has been invaluable. They’ve strengthened our systems, trained our people, and embedded the right policies – giving us greater resilience and confidence in protecting against today’s cyber threats.”
Craig Delaney, Partner, Calthrops Solicitors
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