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Aug 23, 2019

Addressing emerging data privacy risks at the board level

Almost a decade ago, McKinsey & Co. surveyed board directors about their level of understanding of the risks their companies faced, and stunningly, nearly one-third replied that they had limited or no understanding of their company’s risk profile.

Feb 21, 2016

Common software would have let FBI unlock shooter’s iPhone

The county government that owned the iPhone in a high-profile legal battle between Apple Inc. and the Justice Department paid for but never installed a feature that would have allowed the FBI to easily and immediately unlock the phone as part of the terrorism investigation into the shootings that killed 14 people in San Bernardino, Calif.

Jul 23, 2014

TECH TOOLKIT: Security needs wide range of tactics

Having a single piece of hardware or software that can protect a firm’s entire information stream is somewhat like going completely paperless — the vision is there, but the innovation isn’t a reality just yet.

Jun 4, 2014

Survey shows most firms are at significant risk of exposure

“You’ve been hacked” are scary words anywhere, but especially at a law firm, where maintaining client confidentiality is required under the rules of professional conduct.

May 16, 2014

How to create a security policy that sticks

When it comes to data security, experts often advise companies to put an employee security policy in place, and to have employees sign the document to prove they’ve read it and understood their responsibilities.

Mar 19, 2014

Cyber attacks on the rise: Does your firm have coverage?

Cyber attacks and theft are on the rise around the country. Law firms, while not currently a prime target, certainly have reason to worry.

Mar 17, 2014

Legal Loop: Browser add-ons to simplify, secure your online life

With the right browser extensions, your Web surfing – both during work and at home – can be far less aggravating, and safer.

Oct 17, 2012

LEGAL CENTS: How to encrypt your emails at a safe cost

It seems that since email revolutionized lawyer-client communications in the 1990s, technology CLE speakers have been advocating for encryption, yet no one’s doing it.

Apr 2, 2012

THE ROBE REPORT: Responding to data security breaches

Data security breaches present a crisis situation faced by a growing number of companies and organizations both small and large, with no end in sight.

Aug 22, 2011

LAWBIZ COACHES CORNER: Internet security a virtual requirement

The American Bar Association’s Model Rules of Professional Conduct have no formal ethical prohibition against conducting legal practice over the Internet.

Aug 17, 2011

Lawmakers propose two federal data breach bills

Lawmakers introduced two new data protection bills late last month which would require companies to take measures to secure their customers’ data, as well as notify them of security breaches.

Jul 22, 2011

Counties weigh courthouse safety costs

Bernadette Flatoff feels like she dodged a bullet.

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