Lawyers and Cloud Computing

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Lawyers and Cloud Computing

Most businesses are storing and transacting their data via cloud software. Cloud computing has its advantages; however, its greatest downfall is the cost that incurs from a data breach. Data breach is the news of the hour and the size of the business does not make a difference. According to the IBM report on data breach 2019, the most expensive country in terms of a data breach in the United States of America at USD 8.19 million.[1]

Legal professionals are entering the cloud computing word and are making use of the cloud computing software to carry out to their day-to-day data transaction. The ABA 2019 Legal Technology Survey suggests that 58% of the law firms of all sizes in the United States are using cloud computing.[2] This is low in comparison to the other consumer sectors.

Major concerns of a lawyer:

There are several reasons as to the lesser usage of cloud computing system by lawyers. The following are some of the concerns voiced by the firms in the above-mentioned survey conducted by the ABA[3]:

• 65% had confidentiality and security concerns.
• 45% had concerns about losing data.
• 25% had concerns about losing control over updates.
• 24% were concerned about vendor longevity.

In the same survey when the firms were asked their reasons behind not adopting cloud computing, they cited the following:

• 50% cited confidentiality.
• 36% cited fear of loss of data.
• 19% cited the cost of switching to cloud-computing.
• 35% cited they weren’t familiar with the technology.

DCirrus addressing the concerns:

Cloud computing makes life simpler and easier. Yes, it has its disadvantages. But these aren’t disadvantages that cannot be solved. DCirrus helps resolve these issues. It is pretty evident that a data breach could rip a business apart. It is understandable when a firm is hesitant to switch to a cloud computing software.

However, DCirrus is not like the other cloud computing platforms. We ensure complete confidentiality and security of your data. Avoid legal battles, financial loss, loss of reputation due to a data breach by using DCirrus. We provide protection against data breach. You will have absolute control over your data. You don’t have to worry about updating, you will always have control over your data.

There is an automatic back up feature which means that you won’t have to worry about losing your data. Even if there is some malfunction with your external device, your data will remain safe. Further, the cost of switching to DCirrus is comparatively lower. It is a small price you pay to protect your privacy and security of data. It makes transacting data simple and convenient. One very special feature that DCirrus provides that legal sector is the case management. This helps organize enormous data relating to each case, making everything convenient. Do not worry about the disadvantages of cloud computing, we got you covered. Focus on the advantages, switch to cloud computing and choose DCirrus!

[1] https://www.ibm.com/security/data-breach

[2]https://www.americanbar.org/groups/law_practice/publications/techreport/abatechreport2019/cloudcomputing2019/