National Attorneys Cybersecurity Association
Advancing the protection of the legal profession from cyber threats. We provide resources, research, and advocacy to safeguard the integrity of attorney communications, court systems, and client data.
NACABAR is an associate of the Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative, and a proud supporter of the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, the Public-Private National and Local Cyber-Initiatives of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the F.B.I.’s IC3.GOV Cyber-Crime Online Complaint Filing Portal.
Cybersecurity Risks Facing the Legal Profession
Electronic Filing System Security
PACER, CM/ECF, and state electronic filing portals face increasing risks from credential theft, unauthorized access, and targeted cyber intrusion attempts.
Attorney Communications Security
Law firms and attorneys face growing threats including email compromise, impersonation attacks, relay abuse, and interception of sensitive communications.
Advanced Persistent Threats
Sophisticated cyber actors increasingly target legal institutions, court systems, and law firms to gain access to sensitive case data and strategic legal communications.
Research and Technical Analysis
Advanced Persistent Threats Targeting Legal Infrastructure
Cyber campaigns targeting legal infrastructure, court systems, law firms, and regulatory bodies.
Electronic Filing System Security and Credential Abuse
Security risks in PACER, CM/ECF, and state filing systems.
Cybersecurity Incident Response for Attorneys
Guidance for attorneys experiencing cybersecurity breaches or suspicious activity. button: View Research Publications
Independent archive of cyber-litigation filings including pleadings, motions, injunction orders and expert reports.