case study

Robust Encryption and Cybersecurity for a World-class Legal Information Provider

The Client

The client is the world’s top-notch legal information provider, offering online legal forms, state laws, case laws, codes, and lawyer directories. They run a web application that provides a wide range of DIY forms, agreements, contracts, and access to top attorneys, making it easier for individuals to understand their legal options and seek help.

Industry

Legal Services

Tech Stack

WordPress, MySQL, Vanilla.js, Cludo API

Country

USA

The Challenges

Maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality is hugely important in safeguarding any legal form or contract. The client, therefore, looked to bolster the security of their web application, which contained multiple DIY forms, agreements, and contracts.

The web application already existed. However, what was missing was the encryption mechanisms to protect the app's forms. Preserving every DIY form was essential because it held confidential user data like name, address, financial details, and healthcare decisions. Without robust encryption, each form or contract could be prone to cyber-attacks, leading to legal complications.

It was essential to safeguard every legal form with security keys. Powerful cybersecurity solutions had to be encoded to allow only authorized persons to access the forms, and robust security protocols had to be implemented to prevent all unauthorized sources from tampering with the forms.

the challenges

To meet these needs, the client required a knowledgeable tech partner. They came across Capital Numbers’ previous projects, were impressed by them, and considered us the best team for handling complex data encryption tasks.

Implementing encryption algorithms was the best way to prevent unauthorized intrusions. With solid encryption keys, the client could ensure that no brute force could ever hijack legal forms or documents in the app. However, our team also had to skillfully combine encryption keys with cryptographic methods to ensure even better stability for forms and associated networks, messages, URLs, and microservices within the app.

Solutions We Offered

Considering the requirements, Capital Numbers began using asymmetric encryptions in the WordPress and MySQL-powered application backend. We combined asymmetric encryption with cryptographic keys to shield legal forms, documents, contracts, agreements, messages, microservices, networks, and URLs.

Asymmetric encryption uses a pair of keys - one public and one private. This means that even if someone intercepts the public key, they can't decrypt the data without the corresponding private key, making it virtually impossible for unauthorized parties to access sensitive information. Even if an illegal source tries to access sensitive information, they will only find jumbled, randomized text beyond human recognition.

Next, we used hashing with mathematical functions like SHA-256 to ensure data immutability and integrity across the app. SHA-256 adds high-level security, ensuring critical data like passwords, files, and other security tokens remain unchanged during transfers or transmissions.

solutions

Additionally, we created custom APIs to ensure a seamless data exchange between the application and other connected systems. We also ensured application data gets routed through the VPN tunnel to prevent hackers from trying to intercept information with DDoS attacks.

Aside from working on complex data encryption and cybersecurity solutions, we worked on the frontend using Vanilla.js. We made the frontend highly navigable. We improved the location-based search using Cludo API to help users find top attorneys in their area. Moreover, we made the app SEO-friendly. We also made it compliant with the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) to make the texts readable to the visually impaired, allowing accessibility for all.

It was a two-year project involving extensive use of encryption algorithms and security keys. Iterative development coupled with utmost diligence in process implementation helped us refine every encryption method, bringing precision at all stages of our work.

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Results

Capital Numbers’ sound choice of data encryption methods masked all sensitive data and augmented the long-term security of the app. Here’s how users benefit from the solution:

Result Bullet
Secure Logins

Solid encryption ensures that users' login credentials are 100% protected from illegal access.

Result Bullet
Confidentiality

After logging in, users safely create confidential legal forms by entering personal data.

Result Bullet
Data Protection

Robust encryption shields user data entered into forms from cyber threats and attacks.

Result Bullet
Safe Transactions

Users confidently fill out and purchase legal forms online, knowing their data is encrypted.

Result Bullet
Safe Storage

Users create and store legal forms and contracts online without fearing security breaches.

the Result
Result Bullet
Secure Collaboration

Users share their legal forms with intended lawyers or attorneys within the app with conviction.

Result Bullet
Peace of Mind

Encrypted DIY forms give users peace of mind and help them manage their legal affairs better.

Result Bullet
Data Integrity

Users feel safe knowing unauthorized parties cannot modify the forms, ensuring data integrity.

Result Bullet
Risk Mitigation

Users know there’s no risk even in a hack attempt, as attackers will only see jumbled text.

Result Bullet
Public Network Security

Users feel safe accessing their legal forms with a VPN while on public networks.

Result Bullet
Trust and Confidence

Users trust and feel loyal to the app platform, knowing their data is 100% safe.

Result Bullet
Inclusive Accessibility

ADA compliance improves inclusivity by allowing accessibility for users with different abilities.

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