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Source Wired|2017-10-16T13:46:34-07:00Oct 16th, 2017|Categories: Post|Tags: Cybersecurity, Security, Technology|
A new vulnerability in all wi-fi enabled devices was announced today impacting the typical way many of us access wi-fi networks (WPA2 personal). Initial reports suggest Android and Linux users [...]
Source Deloitte University Press|2017-09-06T17:41:37-07:00Sep 6th, 2017|Categories: Post|Tags: Cybersecurity, Insurance, Risk Management, Security|
An interesting overview and introduction to cyber insurance market. According to this February 2017 Deloitte report, the market is currently $1.5 to $3 billion dollars in the United States. The [...]
Source Corporate Counsel|2017-07-19T20:06:35-07:00Jul 18th, 2017|Categories: Post|Tags: Cybersecurity, Guidelines, Law Firms, Outside Counsel|
This article discusses an issue of increased focused for in-house teams -- law firm cybersecurity protections.
Source LegalTech News|2017-06-27T00:20:51-07:00Jun 12th, 2017|Categories: Post|Tags: Career Development, Cybersecurity, Data, Data Analytics, Innovation, Knowledge Management, Law Firms, Security, Talent|
Technology’s impact on the legal industry is spurring a growing market for new in-house Talent — and its not just in e-discovery or cybersecurity. At Legalweek West’s “New Roles in IT for Law Firms and Legal Departments,” speakers shed light on several new and less-noticed jobs currently blooming at law firms and legal departments -- innovation officers, data scientists, and Knowledge Management/ Client Solutions Project Analyst (the last one is so 2000 but always important).
Source Peter Krakaur|2017-06-28T12:02:35-07:00May 18th, 2017|Categories: Article|Tags: Checklist, Cybersecurity, Security, Technology, Vendors|
Legal operations professionals are regularly reminded to consider security as they engage with outside counsel, vendors, and other third-party providers. Recently, the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) published its [...]
Source LegalTech News|2017-07-20T09:59:27-07:00May 17th, 2017|Categories: Post|Tags: Cybersecurity, Security|
New ABA opinion on electronic communications: A fact-based analysis means that particularly strong protective measures, like encryption, are warranted in some circumstances. See http://bit.ly/2rjtQFk Among other things, lawyers should understand the nature of the threat and how client confidential information is transmitted & stored; use reasonable electronic security measures; determine how to protect electronic communications; label confidential information, train legal professionals, and conduct vendor due diligence. http://bit.ly/2rjlOfJ
Source Harvard Business Review|2017-06-26T21:04:07-07:00Apr 26th, 2017|Categories: Post|Tags: Cybersecurity, Security|
One of the greatest challenges facing boards today is the one directors feel least prepared for: cybersecurity. Yahoo’s disclosure in December of what could be the largest data breach [...]
Source The Atlantic|2017-06-26T18:52:25-07:00Mar 29th, 2017|Categories: Post|Tags: Cybersecurity, Security|
Data patterns alone can be enough to give away what video you’re watching on YouTube. Worth considering.
Source ACC|2017-06-27T19:22:38-07:00Mar 29th, 2017|Categories: Post|Tags: Checklist, Cybersecurity, Security|
The ACC developed a Model Information Protection and Security Controls for Outside Counsel Possessing Company Confidential Information (“Model Controls”) to help in-house counsel as they set/manage expectations regarding the types of data security controls vendors should employ to protect client confidential information. Worth a read. Reminds me of a short checklist I provided a few years back regarding cloud computing that was more focused on information security requirements as legal professionals consider working with vendors (http://bit.ly/2ntICVn).
Source ACC|2017-06-26T18:55:38-07:00Dec 1st, 2016|Categories: Resource|Tags: Cybersecurity, Security|
This ACC webcast examined key developments in cybersecurity law and policy with a look at proposals for new state-level regulations, draft model laws, and ever-tightening requirements for breach notification and response in the US and abroad. The discussion also offered some practical tips on ways that organizations – regardless of size – can take advantage of opportunities to improve their cybersecurity posture through thoughtful participation in sector-specific, regional, and cross-government initiatives.
