By Commentary by Josh Merkin | July 19, 2017
While cybersecurity and data breaches have been a concern for law firms for the past several years, last month the American Bar Association's Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility went one step further, issuing new guidance for lawyers as it relates to their handling of client data. Even though the ABA does not set final rules over attorneys, this is another clear indication to the industry that data security must be considered a priority, writes Josh Merkin.
By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez | July 19, 2017
As companies rely on these vendors more and more, often handing over sensitive data, in-house counsel have to be increasingly concerned about minimizing risks.
By Rhys Dipshan | July 19, 2017
The liabilities companies face due to vendor cybersecurity incidents can vary widely depending on the particular situation and the actions they take beforehand.
By Rhys Dipshan | July 18, 2017
A lack of formal cybersecurity requirements for outside counsel doesn't necessarily equate to higher cyberrisks.
By Ed Silverstein | July 18, 2017
Experts say that the settlement, announced for $11.2 million earlier this month, made sense for all parties involved.
By John Ansbach | July 17, 2017
More and more these days, organizations of all shapes and sizes are working hard to prepare for and defend against cybersecurity threats. And, more and more, organizations are looking to their in-house counsel—their skilled risk managers—to not only assist in those fights, but often to direct, organize and lead those efforts.
By Commentary by James J. Ward | July 17, 2017
The cybersecurity news cycle that unfolded recently has been unlike any before it. WannaCry, once a National Security Agency cyberweapon, and more recently, a variant on the Petya ransomware with similar capabilities unleashed two separate global crises. In both, the ransomware infected hundreds of thousands of computers, phones and mobile devices in more than 150 countries, writes James J. Ward.
By njlawjournal | New Jersey Law Journal | July 17, 2017
How to keep your law firm safe from cyber attacks
By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez | July 17, 2017
Paul Sieminski, Automattic's GC, said that the Snowden leaks significantly changed the data privacy and government requests landscape.
By Haley Altman, Doxly CEO | July 17, 2017
Though software security protocols may seem overwhelming, ignoring them will lead to much higher costs in the aftermath of a breach.
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