Bristol-based cyber security and resilience firm Warner McCall Resilience has joined Bristol Law Society (BLS) to help its members tackle the evolving cyber threat.
With cyber security continuing to be an important topic for the legal sector, BLS was keen to work with an experienced partner to offer pro-active advice to its members.
Warner McCall Resilience is entrusted by government departments to deal with threats from nation states. In recent years it has leveraged experience gained in defence and national intelligence to help businesses successfully defend, respond, recover and learn from cyber attacks.
CEO Johnny Norris said: “It’s well-known that the legal sector is regarded as a key target for cyber criminals, as its firms hold sensitive client information, handle significant funds and are a key enabler in commercial and business transactions.
“We are therefore excited to be working with Bristol Law Society to help members understand what steps can be taken to build resilience to cyber threats, and to help them protect themselves from the financial and reputational damage that cyber crime can inflict.” 
BLS president Ben Holt, pictured, said: “We are looking forward to working with Warner McCall Resilience in supporting our members and their clients.
“With the SRA (Solicitors Regulation Authority) recently reporting that ‘everyone is at risk’, we felt that this was the ideal time for such a partnership. Through a series of jointly curated workshops, events and insight pieces, we will be working with WMR to help our members with this evolving and complex topic.”
Warner McCall Resilience will be running its first workshop for BLS members on January 28, looking at the threat environment and how those in the legal sector can comply with the SRA’s risk recommendations.
To find out more contact events@bristollawsociety.com
