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The Blockchain Can Finally Secure Supply Chains Against Cyberattacks
December 01, 2018
Cyber criminals looking for new ways to exploit company networks are turning their focus to the privileged network access given to the many players involved in supply chains. As supply ecosystems grow, and points of vulnerability proliferate, businesses will have to turn to distributed ledger technology.
Worried About Complying with ABA Opinion 483 on Cybersecurity? Fear No More
December 01, 2018
In response to the omnipresent threat of cyberattacks, the ABA issued Formal Opinion 483, which addresses the obligations imposed upon lawyers to safeguard their clients' data. Here's how to achieve compliance.
Legal Tech: Cloud and Security Considerations for e-Discovery
December 01, 2018
E-discovery presents some special considerations that need to be examined before deciding what is best for your organization and really taking a stand in the on-premises vs. cloud debate.
Legal Tech: Cases Highlighting Judicial Discretion in Ordering E-Discovery Sanctions
December 01, 2018
Three cases from the summer of 2018 reinforce some of the key themes of recent e-discovery case law
Robbing a Locked Bank Vault from Home: Legal Issues Raised by Cryptocurrency Frauds 
December 01, 2018
Cryptocurrency theft remains a major concern for traders and investors given that billions of dollars of cryptocurrency are stolen every year. These cutting-edge problems intersect in interesting ways with companies' existing fraud and anti-money laundering concerns, but it all starts with the cryptocurrency "wallet."
U.S. Trade-Secret Theft Prosecutions Target China and Are on the Rise
December 01, 2018
The U.S. and China are in the midst of an escalating trade war and the DOJ has been prosecuting trade misappropriation cases against China with notable vigor as of late.
Elections: The Hidden Security Danger for Governments
November 01, 2018
The news is replete with alleged actions of foreign governments and hackers trying to impact the democratic election process in the United States. It is incumbent upon the state and local governments to ensure the security of all elections.
Why Do Cybersecurity Programs Fail?
November 01, 2018
It seems this should be a key question for everyone in business, government, technology, and cybersecurity: If we know the problem with cybersecurity, and have ways of methods of addressing the problem, why are we still failing?
Cybersecurity Ranks Among Top Concerns of Corporate Legal Departments
November 01, 2018
A survey of more than 460 attorneys and decision makers working in corporate legal departments nationwide found that in-house teams, already stretched by limited resources, are confronting new and traditional challenges. Cybersecurity ranked among legal departments' biggest concerns for 2018.
Phishing for Whales with Spears
November 01, 2018
<b><i>What Your Organization Can Do to Protect Itself from Email-Based Attacks</b></i><p>There's no question that email has revolutionized the way we operate. Unfortunately, for all of its convenience, email has opened the door to serious security threats that include viruses, malware and fraud. Phishing scams have become a widespread problem — you'd be hard pressed to find anyone who hasn't been on the receiving end of a phishing attempt.

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