IT security in a digital world
We stand on a foundation of Hybrid IT – a mix of in-house servers and cloud solutions – which has optimised our daily workflow for the benefit of our business , our IT security and , not least , our clients . However , demands on IT organisation and security are high when collaboration platforms such as Microsoft Teams , our document management system and the rest of the Office 365 suite take up more resources every day . In 2023 , we obtained an external IT security audit opinion .
Due to COVID-19 , millions of people were forced to work from home in spring 2020 . Many businesses had to adapt quickly and accelerate many of their digital projects .
However , we were prepared for remote working long before that , as our IT systems and digital tools support a modern hybrid workplace ; in particular by means of cloud solutions that help us maintain a high operational and service level and offer the smoothest possible service to our clients and partners .
As a specialised knowledge-based firm , we gain more benefits from working " in the cloud ", especially when programs " communicate " across devices . All our employees have real-time access to the documents and emails in each matter , which are stored as in a " safe-deposit box " in the cloud . We can participate in online meetings , create new matters , generate fee invoices , investigate conflicts of interest , ensure time recording , and gain insight into all relevant client relationships ; all in our online universe where knowledge flows easily and securely across departments and advisory areas . All employees can , in different ways , keep up to date with the latest legislation , topical matters and our clients ' current situation and issues – a perfect basis for providing high-quality advice .
Most of our legal tech solutions are based on cloud technology . An example is our client portal on which we provide easy access to organisation and collaboration as well as transparency and risk management throughout the course of each matter . The comprehensive overview of the progress and deadlines makes a great difference for our clients , as it allows better management of risks , resources and , not least , communication .
However , the transfer of our knowledge and advice to the cloud increases demands on IT security .
IT security is a high priority to us The highest risk associated with digitalisation and cloud solutions is IT security . IT security requires a focused and determined effort from each employee in our organisation .
" Dealing with confidential information , we focus constantly on data protection and IT security . Everyone in the organisation is responsible for handling our clients ' data securely , regardless of the relevant employee ' s role . This is only possible if all IT employees remember to think 360 degrees around our IT architecture , our processes and our employee training ," says Head of
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