There are more technology options available to protect businesses than ever before, and both the U.S. government and private industry have made great strides in understanding and combating some of the most common cyber threats.
- February 01, 2017Sean B. Cooney
When members of the Compliance, Governance and Oversight Council (CGOC) discuss data privacy and security today, I see an entirely new level of urgency.…
February 01, 2017Heidi MaherIT security professionals will tell you that the bulk of spending on cybersecurity in large organizations in recent years has been toward perimeter tools like firewalls. And yet the relentless pace of major data breaches has shown no signs of letting up.
February 01, 2017Jason StraightLaw Enforcement Attempts to Access Amazon Echo Raise Questions over the Viability of IoT Data in Investigations and the Vulnerability of Private Information
A case surrounding a mysterious death in a Benton County, AR, has far-reaching implications for the ownership and privacy of data generated from Internet-connected devices.
February 01, 2017Ricci DipshanClose cooperation between the public and private sector is crucial, given the enormous risks associated with the continued acceleration of global connectedness. Upon closer inspection, however, significant cultural and legal barriers exist that can hinder further cooperation necessary to effectively combat the cyber theat.
February 01, 2017Justin S. Daniels and Joe D. WhitleySnap Inc., maker of pic-sharing app Snapchat, was hit with a wrongful termination lawsuit on Jan. 4 by a former employee who alleges the company made false…
February 01, 2017Thomas PhillipsFor many of us, the term "data breach" conjures up images of a shadowy character in a dark hoodie — a nefarious criminal. But the more we understand about how data breach incidents originate and propagate, the more likely we are to shift focus from outsider hackers to insider threats.
February 01, 2017Sam ChiAs 3-D Printing Becomes More Widespread, In-House Counsel Will Be Tasked with Complex IP and Liability Challenges
Yet another potentially disruptive technology is set to join the ranks of blockchain and AI as a headache for legal: 3-D printing. While its use in legal is limited, 3-D printing presents unique challenges to in-house counsel prosecuting or defending IP and liability issues.
February 01, 2017Ricci DipshanThe Department of Labor (DOL) is asking an administrative law judge to order the company to turn over information on job and salary history for employees…
February 01, 2017Rebekah MintzerTaking Your Firm's CI to the Next Level
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