Category: Data Security

Boosting Legal Productivity with Microsoft Copilot

Why Law Firms Should Embrace Microsoft Copilot

In a world where time is of the essence, legal professionals are constantly seeking ways to enhance efficiency without compromising security. The recent surge in the adoption of ChatGPT showcased the demand for AI-powered solutions, but it comes with a significant drawback—security concerns. Enter Microsoft Copilot, an enterprise solution that not only provides the advantages of Generative AI but also addresses the risks associated with data security. In this article, we’ll explore what you should consider when embracing Microsoft Copilot and how it can transform legal workflows.

Unveiling Microsoft Copilot

Microsoft Copilot, unlike its counterparts, is designed to be a secure, enterprise-level solution that seamlessly integrates into the Microsoft 365 (M365) ecosystem. This means it is embedded in all your M365 applications, ensuring that the power of Generative AI is at your fingertips whenever and wherever you need it. More than just a time-saving tool, Copilot acts as your personal assistant, assisting legal professionals in with various aspects of their work.

Security First

One of the primary concerns with ChatGPT and similar platforms is the potential risk of data leaks, especially when dealing with sensitive information common in legal practice. Microsoft Copilot prioritizes security, offering law firms the confidence to leverage AI without compromising the integrity of client or firm data. With Copilot, you can enjoy the benefits of Generative AI without the associated security headaches.

Boosting Productivity

Early benchmark data for Microsoft Copilot indicates a substantial time savings from minutes to hours each day depending on the tasks. Imagine what your legal team could achieve with that extra time; focused on higher-value tasks, ultimately improving overall productivity.

Seamless Integration with M365

Microsoft Copilot is not a standalone tool—it’s an integral part of the M365 suite. This seamless integration ensures that legal professionals can access Copilot within the familiar environment of their existing applications. Whether creating new business presentations, composing or catching up on emails in Outlook, or running efficient department meetings in Teams, Copilot is there to enhance the workflow without the need for additional installations or disruptions.

Your Personal Assistant

Microsoft Copilot is more than just a time-saving tool; it’s a personal assistant for legal professionals. Want to draft email responses based on your past emails? Need to catch up on your emails after being in trial all day or after a vacation? Would you like Copilot to recap a meeting and list the action items? Copilot has you covered. 

Copilot can handle many of the things you typically can’t bill for that suck time out of your day. Its adaptability and understanding of legal language make it an indispensable tool for a wide range of tasks, empowering legal professionals to work more efficiently and effectively.

As legal professionals seek ways to optimize their workflows, Microsoft Copilot emerges as a secure, powerful solution that not only saves time but also prioritizes data security. With its seamless integration into the M365 ecosystem, Copilot becomes an indispensable part of the legal toolkit, offering a new level of efficiency and productivity. 

At Traveling Coaches, we believe that empowered individuals improve organizations, and we’re ready to help your law firm unlock the full potential of Microsoft Copilot. Contact our team today to embark on a journey of innovation and efficiency in your legal practice.

Tips to Protect Data When You Travel

Tips for Traveling

At this time last year, many of us are thinking about taking a break. As you prepare your packing list, take a minute to add one more crucial item that you simply can’t leave home without: data security.

According to experts, holidays and long weekends are prime times for threat actors to execute all kinds of malware attacks—everything from ransomware to social engineering, phishing, and beyond. That’s because long weekends and holidays give hackers more time to corrupt files and devices before anyone can respond, or even notice.  Here are some tips to help keep your personal and professional data safe as you plan your next getaway.

1. “Password Protected”

Be sure your mobile devices are safe and secure. Disable lock screen notifications and enable multi-factor authentication so that you—and only you!—have access to your data. You can also apply these authentication measures to your more sensitive accounts, like banking and travel booking websites. If you must bring work on the road, consider asking your organization to provide a loaner device for travel, especially if you’re concerned about data security. Don’t leave home without outfitting your devices with remote-wipe features. That way, if you do bring your personal device, you’ll have a backup plan in case it’s stolen or compromised.

2. “You Are an Island”

It may take a few extra steps, but bringing backup power supplies for your batteries and devices means you can depend on yourself, not your surroundings, to keep your devices going. This also means your belongings are always close to you, instead of plugged into a wall at the airport or the quirky coffee shop you found. If you don’t have backup power supplies, research where you’re going and find secure spots along the way. Make sure all your devices are charged before you leave and only use them when necessary. Don’t connect your devices to other unknown devices, such as that free USB drive you picked up at the airport kiosk—this is an easy way for threat actors to send malware with you.

3. “The Public Eye”

While you’re traveling, you may be tempted to visit the business center of your hotel to check your emails or log in to the Wi-Fi connection at the bookstore you found. Most of these connections are generally secure but watch out for the word “public” when it comes to Wi-Fi channels. A public connection is always a security red flag, because everyone can access it, which means the wrong person in the business center at the right time could really sabotage your trip. Try to avoid these kinds of connections altogether or take the necessary steps and use extreme caution if you decide to use them.

4. “Home Sweet Home”

Traveling is great, but it also can be a rush to come home. You want to share your adventures and relive the journey you just experienced. Naturally, you want to get online and start posting pictures and seeing friends. But wait—now that you are home, take a few minutes to change those PINs and passwords. Even if you took good care of your data and devices while you were away, there’s a chance someone picked up your login information. It never hurts to give yourself that extra layer of protection.

Everyone deserves time away to relax and rejuvenate. Let’s use it as a launching pad for a day at the beach, not a data breach!