While state and federal courts have earned a reputation for lagging behind the technological evolution, many have adopted new tools since the start of the pandemic.

Now, with virtual video platforms used for remote depositions and more digital evidence entering legal proceedings, U.S. courts are working out how to safeguard their IT systems and data against a growing number of hackers and bad actors. Some legal professionals say courts are slow to ramp up cybersecurity because they’re in the earlier stages of adopting and understanding technology, and the risks it carries. But others believe it’s an age-old funding problem that plagues any public institution.

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