Cyber Threat Awareness and Creative Strategies for Managing Risk

The legal community faces a myriad of cyber threats that come with ample amounts of risk. This panel will discuss the latest trends in our cyber landscape including key threats that lawyers face as well as practical suggestions, strategies, and ethical considerations for lawyers on how to best collect, store, and manage client information.

Ransomware. Spear phishing. The "insider" threat. The legal community faces a myriad of cyber threats that come with ample amounts of risk. The possible costs of a cyber attack or data breach can be challenging to quantify-and mitigate. Mark Lanterman, Chief Technology Officer of Computer Forensic Services, will discuss latest trends in our cyber landscape and key threats that lawyers face, especially in regard to the "human element" of security. Mark will provide practical suggestions and strategies to inform cyber and data protection policies, as well as ethical considerations for lawyers on how to best collect, store, and manage client information.

Learning Objectives:

• Recognize the dangers of phishing and how to slow down when using technology.
• Understand the human element of security and the importance of cybersecurity awareness, training, and education.
• Explain key best practices in cybersecurity and how to establish a strong security culture.