Examining the Global Impact of AI + Cyber + Data + Privacy + Law = Business Risk
Spoiler Alert: According to the article below, in a recent podcast the FBI “warned against paying ransoms” and doesn’t like to see companies pay the ransom because, the old law of supply and demand just means that ransomware is more profitable and, therefore, we see more of it. The reality is, however, once hit with ransomware, …
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In this video, cybersecurity and data protection attorney Shawn Tuma explains why cybersecurity incidents are as much legal events as they are information technology and business / public relations events. ______________________ Shawn Tuma (@shawnetuma) is a business lawyer with an internationally recognized reputation in cybersecurity, computer fraud and data privacy law. He is a Cybersecurity …
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The CIO Journal has an informative article, 4 Ways to Engage Executives in Cyber Risk, that discusses a handful of ideas that can be helpful for engaging company executives on the issue of cybersecurity risks. Here are the 4 steps it suggests: Host a cyber risk heat-mapping session Establish key risk and performance indicators Simulate …
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Officer and director liability for cybersecurity incidents is a hot topic. It will only get hotter because, when it comes to risks impacting the company, the buck stops at the Board of Directors. As it should. Cybersecurity and corporate governance law are converging to develop a duty for the Board to be involved in cybersecurity issues …
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In his latest Ethical Boardroom article, Shawn Tuma explains why it is important for board members to have an active role in their company’s cybersecurity preparation and tells them several key steps they can take to do so. Tuma also explains why cybersecurity is as much a legal issue and business issue as it is …
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Do not miss this podcast discussing key cybersecurity legal events from 2015. Shawn Tuma joined the DtSR Gang [Rafal Los (@Wh1t3Rabbit), James Jardine (@JardineSoftware), and Michael Santarcangelo (@Catalyst)] on the Down the Security Rabbit Hole podcast. In this episode… Most important cybersecurity-related legal developments of 2015 Tectonic Shift that occurred with “standing” in consumer data …
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Shawn Tuma asks Santa for one cybersecurity Christmas wish — what is yours?
Of all the examples of pompous extravagance the legendary rock band Van Halen exemplified, one that has always stood out was the band’s contractual requirement that the dressing room has M&M’s — but warned there were to be no brown M&M’s. If any were there, the band had the right to cancel the concert at the …
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You are welcome to attend a complimentary SecureWorld webinar with these featured presenters: Aliki Liadis-Hall, Director of Compliance, North American Bancard Jason Hart, CTO of Data Protection, Gemalto Shawn Tuma, Cybersecurity & Data Protection Partner, Scheef & Stone, LLP Kim L. Jones (moderator), Sr. Vice President & CISO, Vantiv The webinar is sponsored by Gemalto, qualifies for CPE …
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LawyersWeekly has found that cybersecurity is now one of the top 3 concerns of corporate general counsel. It should probably be the first, given the trend toward finding liability for officers and directors for cybersecurity incidents. See Growing Trend of Officer & Director Liability for Cybersecurity Incidents Here are my key takeaways from the LawyersWeekly article: General counsel’s …
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