The Circuit: Cybersecurity v. Privacy
It seems like every time we take a breath, someone is breathlessly warning us about the latest cypersecurity hit or threat. What can you do to find help?
It seems like every time we take a breath, someone is breathlessly warning us about the latest cypersecurity hit or threat. Whether it’s understanding the consequences of the latest breach, determining the best technologies to protect your organization, figuring out the most appropriate insurance, or just trying to find a painless CLE program, cybersecurity always seems to trigger angst.
But here’s the good news: there are lots and lots and lots of conferences, webinars, dedicated websites, articles, consultants, speakers, and vendors who want to help.
Here are some options you may want to explore.
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ILTA: LEGALSEC SUMMIT 2016
Do you feel like a newbie and want a quick deep dive? Check out the 4th annual LegalSEC Summit 2016 on June 9-10, presented by the International Legal Technology Association. I moderated a panel last year and can tell you first-hand that it is a comprehensive, intense, and terrific experience.
This year’s co-chairs are Scott Rolf (CIO, Tucker Ellis) and Sherri Vollick (IT Security Manager, Holland & Knight). The conference actually opens at 1 p.m. on the 8th, with a “Pre-Summit Workshop,” followed by a reception at 5 p.m.
On the 9th, the 9 a.m. keynote, “Quantifying Risk of Loss from Cyber Attacks,” will be presented by consultant Rod Beckstrom, chair of the Global Council on the Future of the Internet at the Switzerland-based World Economic Forum. He will “share new concepts and approaches or predicting losses from data breaches, hacked networks and system corruption,” ILTA says.
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After the keynote, day 1 panels include “Security Awareness: A Blueprint from Start to Finish-ish”; “Building an Insider Threat Program;” and “Incident Response Tapletop Exercise: Live!” Other topics include security metrics; managing vulnerability; the “Dark Net”; and the Internet of Things. Perhaps one of the strangest panel titles ever is “Eating the Elephant After Client Results Are In.”
On the 10th, panel topics include network defense frameworks; cyber risk assessment tools; incident reponse in law firms; log management; email security; information sharing and analysis; process documentation; and “A Trip to Malware Land.”
The event will be held at the Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel. Note: the rooms at the hotel are already sold out, so you will need to check out alternative options. But don’t be discouraged, the Inner Harbor is fantastic and has many great hotels within easy walking distance, including the new Hilton Baltimore that is is across the street from the fabulous Baltimore Orioles park at Camden Yards. And you’re in luck—on the 8th, the Orioles will be playing Kansas City Royals AT 7:05 p.m. before they leave on the 9th for Toronto. Get tickets!)
Agenda. Register. Sponsor list.
GEORGETOWN LAW: CYBERSECURITY LAW INSTITUTE
Just beyond Baltimore is Washington, D.C., where the Cybersecurity Law Institute will commence on May 25 & 26, at Georgetown University Law School’s Hart Auditorium. Presented by the law school’s continuing legal education unit, the conference kicks off at 8 a.m., with “Optional Primer: Top 10 Things You Need to Know” with panelists Rena Mears (BuckleySandler); Harriet Pearson (Hogan Lovells); and Randy Sabett (Cooley).
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Other Day 1 morning panels include:
10 a.m.: “Congratulations, You are Responsible for Cybersecurity Legal Matters! What Must Corporate Counsel Learn?” Christina Ayiotis; Michelle Beistle (Unisys); Suzanne Rich Folson (United States Steel); Cristin Flynn Goodwin (Microsoft); and Karen Moreno (Exxon Mobile Corp.)
11:30 a.m.: ‘Regulator Report: How Is Government Addressing Cybersecurity in Key Sectors?” Speakers: Kim Peretti, Alston & Bird; David Shonka, Federal Trade Commission.
In the afternoon are three sets of concurrent sessions cover “Cyber 101: The Technical Basics of Cybersecurity & Forensics”; “International Cyber Law Issues: Reviewing Other Countries’ Approaches”; “Litigation Trends in Data Breaches;” “Privacy and Civil Liberties: Implications of Securing Cyber Environments”; “What Do You Need to Know About Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information?”; “Always Connected, Always Vulnerable: The Internet of Things and Hacking Liability”; “Tackling Vendor Risk”; “What Do CISOs Want Lawyers to Understand About Cybersecurity?”; and “Information Sharing: You Want to Share What With Whom?”
The second day follows a similar recipe, addressing national security; legal ethics issues; active cyber responses (“Fad, Fantasy or Fundamental Right?); dealing with law enforcement; de-mystifying the “Dark Web”; payment cares and responses to breaches; and the role of insurance.
Registration (scroll down). Agenda. Sponsor list.
LEGALTECH WEST COAST
Across the country, in San Francisco, ALM’s Legaltech West Coast will convene at the Hyatt Regency at 5 Embarcadero Center, June 13-14.
The yin-yang of cybersecurity is privacy — and accommodating both can be a prickly challenge — especially outside the U.S. LTWC will be addressing both of those issues in the two morning keynotes.
The Monday topic is “The Federal Trade Commission Enforcement Perspective: The Emerging Threat of Privacy Litigation in the Age of Technology,” and will be presented by Thomas Dahdouh, regional director, western region, at the FTC. He will discuss the FTC’s “Start with Security” initiative and recent FTC cases, as well as the latest class action decisions and tips for avoiding litigation and regulatory risks.
Erin Harrison, editor-in-chief of Legaltech news, will moderate the Tuesday keynote, “The Encrytion Debate: Privacy, Public Safety and Data Security,” with speakers David Bitkower, principal deputy assistant attorney general, criminal division, at the U.S. Department of Justice and Anthony Romero, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union. Harrison will pose the question, “Is it possible to find a balance between protecting user privacy while ensuring national security and public safety?”
LTWC will feature four tracks on each day, including Monday’s “Cybersecurity for Corporate and Outside Counsel” track sponsored by Franklin Data. They will present three sessions:
• 10:30 a.m. “Protecting Against Cyper Hacking and Computer Fraud.”
• 2 p.m.: “Responding to Data Breaches to Minimize Impact.”
• 3:45 p.m. “Grappling with Law Firm Cybersecurity Audits: The Corporate and Law Firm Perspective.”
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Bonus! On Day 2, CodeX: The Stanford Center for Legal Informatics will present a track called “Legal Empowerment through Information Technology.” Our two panels will be “Shark Tank”-style sessions where presenters quickly pitch their startup technologies. At 10:30 a.m., we’ll feature Derek Bluford (QuickLegal), David Fisher (ClearLegal), and David Slonim (EstatePass.) Oliver Goodenough, professor at Vermont Law School, will be the moderator and CodeX fellows Nicole Shanahan and I will be the judges.
At 1: 30 p.m., Shanahan (who also is a lawyer and the founder and CEO of ClearAccessIP) and Goodenough will switch roles. The presenters will be Leila Banijamali (Startup Documents), Noory Bechor (LawGeex), Kevin Miller (Legal Sifter), and Jonathan Pyle (Docassemble).
Legaltech West Coast website. Registration.
ADDICTED?
Watch for the many webinars, as well as dedicated sites such as Bloomberg Law: Privacy & Security. If you get really hooked on cybersecurity, consider another degree! Which brings us right back to Baltimore: The Universtiy of Maryland is among the universities that are recruiting students who are interested in earning a bachelor’s or master’s degree or a certification. Check it out here.
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On ATL
• “7 Cybersecurity Tips for Lawyers” by David Lat.
• “Government Organizations Are Paying the Price For Inadequate Cyber Security,” Thomson Reuters sponsored content.
• “Cybersecurity And Regulatory Enforcement; What Are You Doing?” by Joshua Horn.
On Bloomberg Law: Big Law Business
• “Cybersecurity Frameworks Becoming the Norm, Survey Finds,” by Gabe Friedman.
• “Obama Appoints O’Melveny Vice Chair to Cypbersecurity Commission,” by Casey Sullivan.
• “What Technologies Will Most Affect Big Law in 2016?” by Sean La Roque-Doherty.
On Legaltech news
•“Facing the Fusillade,” by Ricci Dipshan (May print cover story.)
• “The Current State of Cybertheats: An Unavoidable Business Risk,” by Ricci Dipshan
Monica Bay is a Fellow at CodeX: The Stanford Center for Legal Informatics and a columnist for Above The Law. She also writes for Bloomberg BNA’s Big Law Business and is an analyst and consultant. A member of the California Bar, she frequently can be found at Yankee Stadium. Email: monicabay1@gmail.com. Twitter: @MonicaBay.
