Law firms hold some of the most sensitive data of any business type — and cyber criminals know it. The question has shifted from 'will our security stop every attack?' to 'how quickly can we recover when something gets through?'
The Reality of Modern Ransomware
Traditional backup solutions were primarily designed to recover from hardware failures or accidental deletions. Modern ransomware changes the game. Today's attackers don't simply encrypt data — they often target backup systems first, attempt to delete recovery points, compromise administrative accounts, and exfiltrate sensitive client information before encryption. They may remain undetected for days or weeks.
For law firms, this means having backups is no longer enough. You need backups designed to survive an attack.
Immutable Backups — Your Last Line of Defence
One of the most powerful capabilities within Rubrik Enterprise Edition is immutability. Immutable backups cannot be altered, encrypted or deleted by attackers, administrators or malicious insiders once they have been written. This creates a protected recovery point that remains available even if the wider environment is compromised.
For legal practices, this means critical client data remains recoverable regardless of what happens elsewhere in the network. If ransomware encrypts your servers, those protected backup copies remain untouched.
Faster Recovery Means Less Business Disruption
When a ransomware incident occurs, every hour matters. Solicitors need access to case files. Conveyancers need access to transaction documentation. Partners need access to financial and operational systems. Prolonged downtime quickly becomes a business problem rather than simply an IT problem.
Rubrik Enterprise Edition is designed to help organisations identify clean recovery points and accelerate recovery operations, reducing the time it takes to restore services and return staff to productive work.
Protecting Microsoft 365 Data
Many law firms have embraced Microsoft 365 for email, collaboration and document management. However, a common misconception is that Microsoft provides comprehensive backup of all customer data. Rubrik Enterprise Edition extends protection across Exchange Online, OneDrive, SharePoint Online and Microsoft Teams — given the volume of client documentation stored within Microsoft 365, this has become a critical component of cyber resilience planning.
Supporting Regulatory and Client Requirements
Law firms face increasing scrutiny from clients, insurers and regulators around cyber security and data protection. Cyber insurance providers are placing greater emphasis on resilience and recoverability, not just preventative controls. Having an enterprise-class cyber recovery platform demonstrates a commitment to protecting client information and maintaining business continuity.
The firms that recover fastest from ransomware are typically those that have invested in secure, immutable and well-tested recovery platforms long before they need them.
Rubrik Enterprise Edition is not just a backup solution — it's a cyber recovery platform designed to help law firms protect their clients, safeguard their reputation and keep their business running when it matters most.