As investors continue to push money into legal technology, chances are that there will be no shortage of startups continuing to emerge within the various corners of the market—but even money doesn't guarantee success. Young companies are vulnerable to pressure points both new and old, whether it be competition from more established incumbents or an inability to mount a substantial cyber defense at a time when breaches are all too common. In order to thrive in an increasingly competitive marketplace, startups are having to be more deliberate about both their resources and their business plans. However, sometimes all the care in the world still amounts to riding a very thin line between success and failure.