While most consumers seem to find the various media reports of public and private sector cyberattacks relatively unremarkable, an April cyberattack on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and other recent high-profile breaches should remind general counsel that “no sector, network or system is immune to infiltration by those seeking to steal commercial or government secrets and property to perpetrate malicious and disruptive activity.” (See “The Budget Message of the President“)
President Barack Obama’s proposed budget for the 2016 fiscal year seeks $14 billion to bolster cybersecurity efforts across the U.S. government. This article will explore whether you, as general counsel (or those advising general counsel), are taking appropriate measures to protect your company or client from cybersecurity breaches, exposure, and liability.
OPM: The Successful Target of a Cyber-Attack
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