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Attias & Levy: From Data Breach Accusation to Cyber Essentials Plus

Attias & Levy, Solicitors and Barristers in Gibraltar, came to us facing a data breach accusation. We proved it was unfounded, helped the firm satisfy the Information Commissioner, then deployed SOC in a Box and achieved both Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus certification.

The Challenge

A data breach accusation. Regulatory scrutiny.

Attias & Levy, a well-established firm of Solicitors and Barristers in Gibraltar, were confronted with a data breach accusation. The allegation demanded immediate investigation — and even after it was disproved, the firm found themselves under scrutiny from the Information Commissioner.

Data breach accusation

A formal allegation of a data breach was made against the firm. The accusation required urgent, expert investigation to determine whether client data had actually been compromised.

Forensic evidence needed

The firm needed a thorough forensic investigation to either confirm or refute the accusation — and to provide the documentary evidence required by regulators.

Information Commissioner involvement

Even after the breach was disproved, Attias & Levy found themselves on the wrong side of the Information Commissioner — requiring demonstrable security improvements to satisfy the regulator.

The Solution

Investigate. Protect. Certify.

Cyber Defence conducted a forensic investigation that cleared the firm, then deployed SOC in a Box and guided Attias & Levy through both Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus certification.

Forensic investigation

Our team carried out a comprehensive forensic investigation of the firm’s systems and data flows. The conclusion was clear — the data breach accusation was unfounded.

SOC in a Box deployed

To satisfy the Information Commissioner and provide ongoing protection, we deployed SOC in a Box — delivering 24/7 monitoring, vulnerability scanning, dark web monitoring, and incident response.

Cyber Essentials & Cyber Essentials Plus

We guided the firm through the full Cyber Essentials certification process and then achieved Cyber Essentials Plus — the highest level of certification, involving hands-on technical verification.

The Results

Accusation dismissed. Firm fully certified.

Data breach accusation disproved

Our forensic investigation provided conclusive evidence that no data breach had occurred. The accusation was formally dismissed, protecting the firm’s reputation and client relationships.

Information Commissioner satisfied

The combination of forensic evidence, 24/7 SOC monitoring, and Cyber Essentials Plus certification demonstrated to the Information Commissioner that the firm takes data protection seriously.

Cyber Essentials Plus certified

Attias & Levy achieved both Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus — demonstrating the highest standard of cyber security controls verified through independent technical assessment.

24/7 ongoing protection

SOC in a Box now provides round-the-clock monitoring, threat detection, and incident response — ensuring the firm is protected and audit-ready at all times.

Key Metrics

The numbers that matter.

0

Data breaches confirmed

CE+

Cyber Essentials Plus certified

24/7

SOC monitoring

100%

Regulator compliance

Testimonial

Client Testimonial

“Cyber Defence proved the breach accusation was unfounded, got us through the Information Commissioner process, and left us with Cyber Essentials Plus and round-the-clock monitoring. We couldn’t have asked for a better outcome.”

— Attias & Levy, Solicitors and Barristers, Gibraltar

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