April 23, 2026

Frank Stephens: Closing the Cybersecurity Gaps Law Firms Ignore

32 minutes

Cyberattacks against law firms are exploding, and most firms are far less protected than they think. In this episode, you’ll learn how to close the biggest security gaps, modernize your tech, and treat IT as a growth engine instead of a necessary evil.

In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Frank Stephens discuss:

Technical debt and outdated systems in law firms

Cybersecurity attack vectors and real-world threats

Cloud, backups, and the myth of “it’s secure because it’s in the cloud”

Practical protections: MFA, training, SOCs, and remote access

Evaluating vendors, cutting tech waste, and learning to delegate

Key Takeaways:

Many law firms operate with significant technical debt and outdated workflows, which limit accessibility, flexibility, and security.

A “we have a firewall and the cloud” mindset breeds dangerous false confidence; modern firms need layered protections across endpoints, email, cloud, and user behavior.

Phishing remains the dominant entry point for breaches, making ongoing security awareness training just as critical as any software tool.

Cloud platforms do not automatically guarantee robust backups or security, so firms must take ownership of their data retention, MFA, and backup strategies.

Treating IT partners as strategic advisors, reviewing licenses, roadmapping upgrades, and delegating implementation, can both reduce risk and unlock significant cost savings and scalability.

"If you're don't have MFA on all your cloud solutions, you might as well just leave the doors open, and you'd be surprised at how many people don't put that in place." — Frank Stephens

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About Frank Stephens: Frank Stephens founded Computing Technology Solutions (CTS) in 2001 with the idea that small and mid-sized businesses deserve the same IT proactive support, cybersecurity, and strategies that Fortune 500 organizations receive. Before starting CTS, Frank worked at several enterprise businesses such as Abbott, AT&T, CNA Insurance, and Microsoft.

He is passionate about giving back to the community and has served on several boards, including the Salvation Army. Frank is married with three children, and his hobbies include boating, international travel, outdoor activities with his family, and coaching his sons’ teams.

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Website: https://www.onlinects.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankstephens/

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