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Bellator Cyber Guard
Professional Services Security

Your Clients Trusted You With Their Most Sensitive Data

CPAs, law firms, consultants, and financial advisors hold confidential client information that attackers specifically target. A breach doesn't just cost money — it ends careers and destroys client relationships built over decades.

$2.9B
BEC Losses in 2023

Business email compromise targeting professional firms (FBI IC3 2023)

87%
Law Firms Targeted

Of law firms with fewer than 100 attorneys reported a security incident (ABA 2023)

$4.8M
Avg. Professional Sector Breach

Average data breach cost for professional services (IBM 2024)

Built for the Confidentiality Requirements of Professional Firms

Email Security & BEC Prevention

Business email compromise is the top threat to professional firms. We deploy advanced email filtering, DMARC/DKIM/SPF enforcement, and impersonation protection.

Client Data Encryption

Encrypt client files at rest and in transit. DLP (data loss prevention) policies prevent accidental or malicious sharing of confidential documents.

Access Controls & Privilege Management

Staff access only what they need for their role. Privileged access to financial systems and client portals is logged and reviewed.

Compliance & Professional Liability

We align your controls with ABA Model Rules, state bar ethics requirements, FTC Safeguards Rule, and relevant state data protection laws.

Endpoint & Remote Work Security

EDR on every device, secure VPN for remote staff, and mobile device management for attorneys and advisors working outside the office.

Incident Response

Breach notification requirements for professional firms are complex. Our IR plan addresses client notification obligations, regulatory reporting, and malpractice considerations.

Professional Services Security FAQs

ABA Model Rule 1.6 requires lawyers to make reasonable efforts to prevent unauthorized disclosure of client information. Most state bar associations have issued ethics opinions confirming that cybersecurity is a professional duty, not optional. Violations can result in disciplinary action and malpractice liability.

BEC is when attackers compromise a business email account — or spoof one convincingly — to redirect payments, harvest client data, or impersonate leadership. Professional firms are prime targets because they handle large client funds, real estate transactions, and settlements. Losses are often immediate and difficult to recover.

Cyber insurance and professional liability (E&O) insurance are separate policies that may overlap in complex ways after a breach. Importantly, most cyber policies require you to maintain specific security controls — failing to have EDR, MFA, or regular backups can void coverage. We help you meet those policy requirements.

Protect your business from cyber threats

Affordable, enterprise-grade cybersecurity built for small businesses. No IT team required.

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