Law firms hold some of the most sensitive information imaginable—client records, contracts, intellectual property, and case strategies. In today’s digital-first environment, safeguarding this data isn’tjust about avoiding reputational damage; it’s about compliance, ethics, and trust. Legal practices face growing pressure from both clients and regulators to prove their cybersecurity readiness and compliance with data protection laws.

This guide explores the essentials of cybersecurity and data compliance in legal practices—and practical steps to strengthen your firm’s digital defenses. 

Schools generate and store thousands of documents every year — from student records and health information to financial aid files and testing data. With increasing regulatory requirements, such as FERPA and HIPAA, as well as rising cybersecurity threats, it has never been more critical for schools to safeguard sensitive information. Secure document handling isn’tjust about compliance; it’s about building trust with students, parents, and the community. 

Healthcare providers are required to protect patient information under HIPAA regulations. While most focus on digital cybersecurity, printed documents also create compliance risks. To stay secure, hospitals and clinics should use tools like pull-print authentication, encryption, and audit logs to safeguard both digital and print workflows. 

As the fall semester kicks off, in-plant print operations shift into high gear. From course packets and student handbooks to athletic programs and campus marketing campaigns, the demand for high-quality, fast-turnaround printing skyrockets. For many colleges and universities, this is the busiest time of year— and the perfect time to ask: Is your in-plant equipped to meet the challenge?

As August rolls in, the theme of “back to school” is everywhere — but it’s not just for students and teachers. Businesses, schools, and organizations alike can take inspiration from the season to refresh, upgrade, and optimize their technology. 

With hybrid work models, evolving cybersecurity threats, and the need for better collaboration tools, there’s never been a better time to give your IT infrastructure a fresh start. 

This month, SumnerOne is focused on helping businesses transition smoothly into the second half of the year with strategic IT services and technology upgrades that improve performance, security, and efficiency. 

With cyberattacks targeting schools on the rise, IT leaders must look beyond traditional network defenses to ensure every data pathway is secure. One often-overlooked area? The print environment. Printers and MFPs are now sophisticated, network-connected devices — making them potential entry points for hackers and data leaks.  

Before the new school year begins, IT teams should take a proactive approach to ensure their print infrastructure aligns with security best practices, compliance mandates such as FERPA, and the demands of a modern, hybrid education environment.  

For schools, legal offices, government agencies, healthcare institutions, and commercial print shops, confidential documents serve a crucial role. Since these documents contain sensitive information, organizations must take all necessary measures to ensure the security of their documents.

One great example of a software program that can help in this aspect is PaperCut, a print management software solution designed to improve document security, print job management, and other print-related tasks, such as copying, scanning, and faxing. Think of it as a kind of digital keycard that organizes print jobs and makes accessing certain features simpler.