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Cybersecurity and Email
October 01, 2018
In the legal community, professionals have embraced email. However, as increasing concerns and regulations around data security continue to evolve, the future of digital communication via email may not meet the more stringent requirements.
Fighting Biometric Fraud on the Blockchain
October 01, 2018
The use of SMS verification codes as a security measure has recently been exposed as a mere stop-gap solution because of the ability of hackers to fraudulently take over phone numbers. Biometrics meanwhile is proving to be one of the best new technologies to combat fraud and identity theft.
Law Firms: You Can't Buy Yourself Out of Risk
October 01, 2018
A survey of more than 160 law firm executives (from medium to large firms) found that law firms are among some of the highest spenders on security yet were susceptible to some of the most common risks. And the issue will grow over the coming years as the demands of the business drive the adoption of emerging technologies, such as cloud and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Law Firms at a Crossroads: The New Paths to Safeguarding Data as Attacks Ramp Up
October 01, 2018
How do you protect your firm? The vast majority of cyber-related vulnerabilities can be traced to staff and third parties who accidentally or deliberately don't follow security protocols or are tricked into downloading malicious code.
Retail Leads the Way in Data Breaches — Here's How to Protect Your Customers
September 01, 2018
If 2017 was considered the “year of the data breach” as the number of incidents hit a new record high of 1,579, 2018 might get even more serious. Just a little more than halfway through 2018, the number and scale of data breaches that have already been reported is staggering.
Cybersecurity Roundtable: Chicago's Tech Experts Answer Three Critical Cybersecurity Questions
September 01, 2018
Earlier this summer a group of security-minded executives in Chicago, long a hub for legal and financial tech, sat down for a panel discussion on anticipating and combatting cybercrime.
Law Firms: You Can't Buy Yourself Out Of Risk
September 01, 2018
A survey of more than 160 law firm executives (from medium to large firms) found that law firms are among some of the highest spenders on security yet were susceptible to some of the most common risks. And the issue will grow over the coming years as the demands of the business drive the adoption of emerging technologies, such as cloud and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Securing Each Link in the e-Discovery Chain
September 01, 2018
Cloud service providers to the federal government must meet the rigorous requirements of the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program. FedRAMP, as it's known, is designed to help federal agencies follow the government's “cloud first” policy, and includes detailed and strict encryption and other cybersecurity requirements.
Blockchain Will Bring Opportunities, Challenges to Legal Discovery
September 01, 2018
As more and more data is in blockchains, attorneys will have to interact with it. Blockchain will also become part of litigation without being the central focus as systems move to blockchain implementation. Attorneys will have to take note.
Legal Tech: Early 2018 E-Discovery Case Law Review: Sanctions and the Reasonableness of TAR
September 01, 2018
Cases from early 2018 that stand above many others for the impact they will have on both sanctions and e-discovery review processes moving forward.

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