6/1/2023 0 Comments Spideroak vs wualaI know a small three attorney, three paralegals, plus a few others size firm that used to and probably still does use entirely in-house systems (web server, email server, plus everything else) and for larger firms it is even easier to do so. Messages and files can be exchanged that way. One approach, which I think has potential, is the secure message center approach used by many financial institutions. Mail, fax, and email aren't secure but they are good enough for some things and can be beefed up (using a special courier service to deliver secured/tamper-evident materials, using encrypted email or exchanging encrypted attachments). Meeting in person, dropping things off, law firm runners, those won't work for all situations. One situation where that really does become a problem is when the client and attorney want to exchange some information. When it comes to information security the objective is to keep information away from the Internet and off of other people's systems. You might want to consider thinking along those lines rather than trying to find the least worst approach to uploading sensitive client information to an online/cloud storage provider.Ĭlick to expand.I was hoping the OP would reply and comment on that as well. ![]() At least a few also use private encryption of files so as to add an additional layer of protection. So there is always at least one layer of physical protection that they provide themselves. Some also utilize a secured offsite storage location, such as a privately locked box within a bank safe deposit box, a privately locked room in a secure storage facility, or another secured building of their own. It allows them to keep a variety of materials (including files/backups on removable storage) secure while also allowing them to keep those materials within their own control. Even in those cases where they practice out of their home office. I know some attorneys/firms and they all have 1) a professional grade burglar and fire resistant safe, and 2) a professional grade, monitored, burglar and fire alarm system at their place of business. SpiderOak and Wuala seem to top the lists for most particular users. If you have current cases to share docs or access out of office, then cloud service with encryption keys and syncing might be OK.?Ĭubby has been getting some positive press but is relatively new, seems to have double layer encryption. If you have closed cases: scan and physically file somewhere in secure storage or just lockup the files.? With respect to legal files, there must be some services already in place for secure handling of both physical and digital files ? What may be another legal issue for you is the servers are subject to the access/privacy laws in the country where the servers are located. The Encfs, Truecrypt and GPG4Win sort of solutions are the most secure and preserve most (not all) of the usability of Dropbox, SkyDrive, etc.Įdit- Here's a PDF link to what Steve Gibson awkwardpenguin: WOW: what a good list, thx for posting.Īll the options have good security but all have some vulnerabilities: I've seen JungleDisk, Carbonite and Tarsnap highly recommended but I've not tried them myself. Cubby has huge potential if LogMeIn plays their cards right but for now, it would be best with your own encryption but at that point, Dropbox would be fine too. TeamDrive, again more for backup but a good choice with personal keys. ![]() Cyphertite is spectacular but it's more for backup than sharing & syncing so it's somewhat limited in features compared to the others. ![]() SpiderOak and Wuala are the usual recommendations and I'd put ElephantDrive at the higher end of the spectrum because you can opt to create your own personal keys which ED never obtains. I only looked at free services but they have paid accounts. ![]() Encryption, login authentication and key ownership were of special interest. Earlier this month I did a comparison of how 22 different cloud providers handle security. I hate to keep plugging my own stuff but it's 1000% relevant to the post.
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