cybersecurity Archives

Is Cyber War the Same as Actual War?

January 31st, 2018|Categories: HB Risk Notes|Tags: critical infrastructure, cyber attack, cyber war, cybersecurity, data security|

If your company suffers a cyber attack attack by a foreign power, is that an act of war? Is it your responsibility or right to retaliate, or is it up to the government? When it comes to missile attacks, it's not up to a corporation to fire back. That's the military's job. But when it comes to cyber defense, the responsibility falls to the corporation. Should it be a shared responsibility? Can we better defend ourselves with an improved cyber defense architecture that is developed by a public-private partnership? General (Ret.) Keith B. Alexander (U.S. Army), Jamil N. Jaffer and Jennifer S. Brunet of IronNet Cybersecurity recently wrote an article on the subject, offering insights based on their deep experience in the intelligence, defense and government sector. Gen. Alexander, among many other posts, was Director of the U.S National Security Agency when he was tapped to head [...]

Hildebrandt: Law Firms Must Consider Cyber Sector Risks

January 24th, 2018|Categories: HB Risk Notes|Tags: critical infrastructure, cybersecurity, data breach, law firm cyber risk|

In its 2018 Client Advisory, Hildebrandt Consulting LLC, shared insights and trends we've come to expect from this leading monitor of the legal market. For example, the report says that while revenues grew in the legal market, that was due in part to increased fees in the face of declining demand. It's important to consider . . . the sectors in which the firm does business." The Advisory also discussed cybersecurity, something firms must pay attention to since they are a sweet, sweet target for hackers and for good reason when you consider all the intellectual property, deal documents, evidence, and other juicy info that rests on law firm servers. The report said firms need to determine their own "unique risk profile." They say it's important for firms to know who has access to sensitive data, whether employees use mobile devices for work, who is in [...]

Blockchain Security | Cyber Sector Risk | Seminar and Live Webstream | April 25, 2018 | New York

January 20th, 2018|Categories: HB Risk Notes|Tags: blockchain insurance, blockchain law, blockchain law practice, blockchain security, cryptocurrency, cyber conference, Cyber Risk, cyber sector risk, cyber webstream, cybersecurity, smart contracts|

Join us in New York on April 25, 2018 -- or participate via live webstream* -- for this half-day morning seminar designed to give you the background and practical insights you need to develop your practice, protect your client, or advise your company or law firm on Blockchain Security. (Note: Immediately following this seminar will be a full afternoon seminar on cyber threats to our critical infrastructure.) Program Chairs Michael Nonaka Matthew J. Schlesinger Partners Covington & Burling LLP Laura A. Foggan Partner Crowell & Moring LLP Registration Fee $495 Webstream* Registration Fee $495 Now $195! Join us via the web Receive materials Ask questions * Webcast not available in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut. Where The Roosevelt Hotel 45 East 45th Street New York 888-833-3969 Registration Fee $495 Webstream* Join us via the web Receive materials Ask questions Registration Fee $495 * Webcast not available [...]