The Con of Social Engineering: Law Firms are Easy Prey
A discussion of the threat that social engineering (aka the "human side of hacking") poses to law firms, and some tips and practical guidelines to reduce its effectiveness.
June 01, 2018 at 03:00 PM
1 minute read
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The Threat
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Training and Testing
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Practical Guidelines
Protect firm computers and networks
Require Strong Authentication
Provide Frm Education
Access Information on Secure Internet Connections
Suspicious Emails, Attachments and Unverified Apps/Programs
Software Updates
Mark A. Berman, a partner at Ganfer & Shore, chairs the New York State Bar Association's Committee on Technology and the Legal Profession. Ronald J. Hedges, senior counsel at Dentons and a former U.S. Magistrate Judge, is also a member of the Committee. Kennet Westby, Chief Security Strategist at Coalfire, is a member of the Cybersecurity Subcommittee of the Committee.
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