Network Penetration Testing for Law Firms in Indianapolis

 

Law firms in Indianapolis and across Indiana are prime targets for cybercriminals. Client files, M&A data, litigation strategy, settlement figures, and privileged communications are all extremely valuable on the dark web. Attackers use methods such as malware, phishing emails, password attacks, SQL injection, and ransomware to gain unauthorized access to this information and to disrupt operations.

The cost of a data breach is substantial. In 2021, the median reported cost per breach reached $4.24M—and that figure does not capture unreported incidents, reputational damage, lost clients, bar complaints, or malpractice exposure. For law firms, a breach is not just an IT problem; it is a confidentiality, ethics, and business risk problem.

To manage this risk, firms need to regularly review, test, and upgrade their cybersecurity controls. One of the most effective ways to do this is through network penetration testing (pen testing)—a controlled, ethical hacking exercise that simulates a real-world attack on your firm’s IT environment. The goal is simple: identify vulnerabilities before someone less friendly does.

A well-executed network penetration test helps firm leadership:

• Understand where attackers could get in (externally and from the inside)
• Validate the effectiveness of existing security controls and monitoring
• Support compliance with client outside counsel guidelines, insurance requirements, and professional standards
• Prioritize remediation and security investments based on real, tested risk

 

Indianapolis Network Penetration Testing Experience for Law Firms

 

OCD Tech provides network penetration testing services for law firms in Indianapolis and across Indiana, from small practices to large multi-office firms. Our team brings extensive experience in IT risk advisory, cybersecurity consulting, and legal-sector security assessments, including environments that handle highly sensitive data such as litigation support platforms, e-discovery systems, case management tools, and remote access for attorneys and staff.

We combine real-world offensive security skills (ethical hacking, red team-style testing) with a clear understanding of the operational realities of a law firm: billable hours, tight court deadlines, and the need to keep matter work uninterrupted. Our approach focuses on:

• Realistic attack scenarios (phishing an associate, compromising a partner’s laptop, targeting your document management system, or moving from a compromised vendor account into your network)
• Clear, non-technical reporting that managing partners, COOs, and firm administrators can understand and act on
• Actionable remediation guidance prioritized by legal, financial, and operational impact

The result is a penetration test tailored to the legal industry—not a generic IT exercise—providing focused insight into how an attacker could threaten client confidentiality and firm operations.

 

Network Penetration Testing Methodology

 

OCD Tech follows a structured, repeatable penetration testing methodology that mirrors how real attackers operate, while maintaining strict rules of engagement to protect your systems and data. Our typical process includes:

• Passive Reconnaissance – Quietly collecting information about your firm from public sources (firm website, leaked credentials, exposed services) without touching your systems.
• Active Reconnaissance – Safely scanning your external and internal networks to identify live systems, open ports, and potential entry points.
• Social Engineering – With your authorization, attempting techniques such as targeted phishing to test how easily staff credentials or access can be obtained.
• Exploitation – Using identified weaknesses to gain initial access, simulating how an attacker would “get in” (for example, exploiting unpatched systems or weak configurations).
• Post-Exploitation – Determining what an attacker could realistically do once inside, such as accessing file shares, practice management systems, or email.
• Privilege Escalation – Attempting to move from a regular user account to administrative or domain-level access.
• Lateral Movement – Testing how far an attacker can spread within the network, including between offices, practice groups, and systems.
• Maintaining Access – Demonstrating how attackers might create backdoors or persistence mechanisms to remain in your environment.
• Covering Tracks – Assessing how easily an attacker could avoid or erase logs, and how effective your monitoring and alerting really are.
• Reporting – Delivering a clear, prioritized report detailing findings, business impact, and practical remediation steps, written for both technical teams and firm leadership.

This methodology can be adapted to different testing styles, including assumed compromise, red team–style engagements, and focused internal security assessments—all aligned to your firm’s risk profile and tolerance.

 

National Reach

 

While we maintain a strong presence in Indianapolis and throughout Indiana, OCD Tech also provides network penetration testing and IT security assessment services across the United States, including:

• Boston (MA)
• New York City (NY)
• Washington DC
• Philadelphia (PA)
• Dallas (TX)
• Los Angeles (CA)
• Chicago (IL)
• Baltimore (MD)

Many law firms operate across multiple offices and jurisdictions. Our national reach allows us to test and assess complex, multi-location environments with a consistent methodology and reporting structure.

 

Contact Our Indianapolis Penetration Testing Consultants

 

OCD Tech provides network penetration testing, ethical hacking, and cybersecurity consulting services to law firms and other professional organizations in Indianapolis and across Indiana. Whether you are responding to client security questionnaires, cyber insurance requirements, or proactively strengthening your defenses, we can help you understand your real exposure and close the gaps.

If you would like to discuss a network penetration test for your firm, please complete the contact form below. A member of our Indianapolis-focused security team will follow up with you shortly to review your environment, your objectives, and the most appropriate testing approach.