Cyber Threats Are Evolving: Is Your Firm Ready?

Attorneys should attend this program to learn about emerging trends and threats in cybersecurity and how to protect their firm from cyber threats.  This program will also provide insight into the latest legal developments and key factors that should be considered in incident response.  Mr. Bender will discuss ways firms can mitigate the impact of cyberattacks and measures to reduce their likelihood.

Attorneys will leave this seminar with an appreciation for the common elements of cyberattacks, laws governing attorneys and the information they receive and handle on a daily basis, and the difficult decisions firms face when responding to cyberattacks.  Attorneys will also learn about the latest legal developments, ensuring they are aware of what should be included in response planning.

Any attorney interested in protecting their firm’s reputation and client information should attend this program. No law firm is immune to the effects of a cyberattack, and all attorneys are at risk of an attack.

Learning Objectives:

• Examine why law firms are targets for cybercriminals and what types of threats exist, both generally and specifically for law firms.
• Review the laws governing client data and the factors firms should consider when reviewing contracts that govern data.
• Evaluate the components of cyberattacks and what steps firms should take when responding to suspected or actual attacks.
• Explore the legal implications of a cyberattack and what legal risks firms face when responding to one.
• Analyze policies and measures that firms can implement to protect information within their responsibility and reduce the impact of cyberattacks.
• Recognize how every lawyer can reduce the risk of cyberattacks and be a hard target for criminals.