More than half a million jobs in cybersecurity go unfilled each year, showing a major need for more individuals to enter this ever-growing field. Think you might be up to the challenge? John and Sharon talk with Rob Lee about training available through the SANS Institute and the current hottest areas in the profession. Rob also offers recommendations, both for young people hoping to orient their college education toward cybersecurity and professionals looking to make a career shift into the field.  Rob Lee is the chief curriculum director and faculty lead at the SANS Institute. Special thanks to our sponsors CaseFleet and PInow.

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The SANS Institute and Cybersecurity Careers

Prevention is key when it comes to cybersecurity, and lawyers simply can’t afford to skimp on security technologies. Sharon and John talk with expert Sherri Davidoff about growing cyber threats and the changing nature of attack tactics. They discuss the impacts of these new developments on lawyers and law firms and chat about how to prioritize security measures, reduce your risks, and create a budget plan that addresses all your cybersecurity needs.  Sherri Davidoff is a cybersecurity expert, author, speaker and CEO of both LMG Security and BrightWise, Inc. Special thanks to our sponsors CaseFleet and PInow.

Planning Your Cybersecurity Budget for 2022

ESI expert reports can be critical to presenting a case, but lawyers all know these reports are sometimes so complicated or jargon-filled that all the non-experts struggle to comprehend them. That’s not how it should be! Digital Detectives Sharon Nelson and John Simek welcome Craig Ball to discuss his tips for creating useful, accessible expert reports that effectively communicate their findings to the court.  Read Craig’s full blog post on this topic at craigball.net. Craig Ball practices as a Special Master in electronic evidence and discovery, is a longtime adjunct professor at Texas School of Law and Tulane Law School, and writes and speaks around the world on e-discovery and computer forensics. Special thanks to our sponsors CaseFleet and PInow.

Ten Tips for Better ESI Expert Reports from Craig Ball

With cyber threats and their respective defenses evolving at an ever-quickening pace, ongoing and frequent cybersecurity training is a must for today’s law firms. With some of the recent major cybersecurity events in mind, Sharon and John offer practical examples and training tips for improving employees’ cyber threat awareness and preventing an attack on your firm. Special thanks to our sponsors CaseFleet and PInow.

Top 10 Tips: Effective Cybersecurity Awareness Training for Law Firm Employees

Tom Lambotte shares valuable tips for small-firm attorneys on how to adequately guard against cyber attacks. Special thanks to our sponsors CaseFleet and PInow.

Why Solo, Small, and Mid-Size Law Firms Get a Failing Grade in Cybersecurity

Digital risk advisor Craig Hoffman talks through the uptick in ransomware attacks and other data security incidents found by BakerHostetler Data Security Incident Response Report. Special thanks to our sponsors CaseFleet and PInow.

Startling Stats from the BakerHostetler Data Security Incident Response Report

Brigadier General Patrick Huston discusses common myths about AI and its role in our national security and military. Special thanks to our sponsor PInow.

Is This How the World Ends? Artificial Intelligence and American Security

Lawyer and cybersecurity expert Stewart Baker examines the president’s current plans for our nation’s most pressing cyber concerns.

Cybersecurity Priorities for President Biden

Jeffrey Wells explains the SolarWinds hack and cybersecurity questions law firms should be asking in the wake of this massive attack.

Occam’s Razor — A SolarWinds Perspective for Law Firms

Sharon Nelson and John Simek offer insights into which types of security evaluations lawyers should consider for their law firms.

2021 Update: Security Assessments and Penetration Testing for Law Firms

Clio COO George Psiharis talks through this year’s trends and the sweeping transformative effect COVID-19 has had on the legal profession.

Clio’s Legal Trends Report 2020: A Look Into the Future of Law

Attorney and cybersecurity expert Ted Kobus addresses the rapid increase in ransomware incidents in 2020 and explains what law firms should do in the event of an attack.

Ransomware Surges: What Law Firms Need to Know

Doug Austin and Brett Burney give best practice tips for audio and video discovery.

“Zooming” Into 2021 with Audio/Video Discovery

Judy Selby gives a comprehensive overview of the many uses and risks associated with biometric information.

The Perils of Biometric Information: Relevant Laws and Insurance Coverage for Biometric Lawsuits

Cybersecurity expert Mike Maschke explains how penetration tests help lawyers protect themselves by identifying weak points in their security systems.

Penetration Tests and Cybersecurity Assessments: What Lawyers Need to Know

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