IT Services for Law Firms in Calgary
Client privilege depends on secure, reliable IT. AltaCom delivers managed IT, cybersecurity, and Microsoft 365 to Calgary law firms — with the discretion and uptime that legal practice demands. Serving Calgary and Alberta since 2011.
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Monitoring & Helpdesk
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Response SLA
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Encrypted at Rest
2011
Serving Alberta Since
IT for Alberta Legal Practices
IT built for Law Firms
Law firms handle some of the most sensitive data in any industry — client communications, financial records, litigation strategy, and privileged information that cannot be compromised. A single security breach can destroy client trust, trigger Law Society investigations, and expose the firm to serious liability.
AltaCom understands the confidentiality obligations that govern legal practice in Alberta. We design IT environments built around privilege — encrypted email, document management through SharePoint with granular access controls, multi-factor authentication on every account, and 24/7 monitoring that catches anomalies before they become breaches.
From small boutique practices to multi-partner Calgary firms, we act as your outsourced IT department — managing your systems, responding to issues within the hour, and advising on technology decisions so your lawyers can focus on client work.
Privilege Protected
All client data encrypted
Recent Activity
Matter permissions audit complete
1d agoPhishing simulation — 0% click rate
3d agoWeekly backup verified — all matters
5d agoCommon Challenges
IT challenges specific to Law Firms
Client privilege at risk
Generic IT providers don't understand solicitor-client privilege. AltaCom treats every piece of client data as if privilege applies — because it does.
Email interception & phishing
Law firms are prime phishing targets. Attackers impersonate clients, courts, and opposing counsel. We deploy email filtering, DMARC, and staff training to stop them.
Document sprawl & access control
Matter files accessible to the wrong people is a liability issue. We implement SharePoint with matter-level permissions, version history, and audit trails.
Remote & court access
Lawyers work from courthouses, client offices, and home. Secure remote access with VPN or Azure Virtual Desktop — no data left on local devices.
What's Included
Services we deliver for Law Firms
Managed Security
Email filtering, endpoint protection, MFA, and 24/7 threat monitoring — protecting client data and your professional obligations.
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SharePoint & Document Management
Matter-centric SharePoint with granular permissions, version control, and audit logs. Replace network drives with a secure, searchable document store.
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Microsoft 365
Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint configured for legal workflows — encrypted email, shared calendars, and secure client communication portals.
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Backup & Disaster Recovery
Matter files and client records backed up hourly, replicated off-site, and tested monthly. Recovery in under 4 hours when it matters most.
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Managed IT Services
24/7 monitoring, unlimited helpdesk, and a dedicated account manager who understands legal workflows — no ticket queues, no offshore support.
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vCISO Services
Quarterly security reviews, staff training, and Law Society compliance documentation — strategic security leadership without a full-time hire.
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Compliance & Professional Obligations
- Law Society of Alberta Technology Guidelines
- PIPEDA client data obligations
- Alberta Privacy Act
- Solicitor-client privilege preservation
- Canadian Bar Association cybersecurity guidance
Law Firm Success Story
Transforming Document Management at a Calgary Law Firm with SharePoint
A Calgary law firm was running a legacy on-premises file server with unstructured folder permissions and no version history. AltaCom migrated their entire document management environment to SharePoint Online — matter-level folder structures, granular permissions by practice group, full audit logging, and seamless integration with their existing Microsoft 365 environment.
Read the full case study →Common IT questions from Calgary law firms
Law Firms IT — questions answered
The Law Society of Alberta requires lawyers to take competent measures to protect client information, which extends to digital data and IT systems. This includes using encrypted email for client communications, implementing access controls on client files, and maintaining secure remote access policies. AltaCom's managed security stack is designed to meet these obligations — we document your security posture and can provide a compliance summary for Law Society purposes.
Yes. AltaCom migrates law firm file servers to SharePoint Online with matter-level folder structures, granular permissions by practice group or matter, version history, and audit logging. We configure SharePoint to mirror how your firm organises physical files — making adoption straightforward for staff while adding the access controls and searchability that network drives can't provide.
Law firms are high-value phishing targets because attackers know they handle financial transactions and sensitive communications. AltaCom deploys Microsoft Defender for Office 365 for email filtering, DMARC/DKIM/SPF to prevent domain spoofing, Safe Links to scan URLs in real time, and phishing simulation training through our CyberAware program. We also configure strict rules around wire transfer requests and external email banners.
Yes. AltaCom supports the IT environment that practice management software runs on — including Clio, PCLaw, and CosmoLex (the exclusive practice management platform of the Canadian Bar Association). We ensure your servers or cloud environment are configured correctly, backups include your practice management database, and remote access is set up for mobile use. We work alongside your software vendor and can coordinate technical issues between your practice management provider and your IT environment.
Serving Calgary and Alberta Law Firms since 2011