4 Ways to Engage Executives in Cyber Risk

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 …

Managing Cybersecurity Risks for Boards of Directors

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 …

Cybersecurity Legal Year in Review – #DtSR Podcast

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 …

Dear Santa: Shawn Tuma’s Cybersecurity Christmas Wish

Shawn Tuma asks Santa for one cybersecurity Christmas wish — what is yours?

SecureWorld Webinar: Data Protection Pitfalls to Avoid

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 …

Why I am involved with the DFW Technology Prayer Breakfast

It’s all about the feeling! Read more about what I mean right here: Why I am involved with the DFW Technology Prayer Breakfast — Shawn Tuma | DFW Technology Prayer Breakfast

Rocky Dhir Interviews Shawn Tuma About Cybersecurity for Lawyers at State Bar of Texas 2015 Annual Meeting

I had the wonderful opportunity to visit with and get to know Rocky Dhir (@rockydhir) at the State Bar of Texas 2015 Annual Meeting in San Antonio. Rocky is the Founder and CEO of Atlas Legal Research, LP (@atlaslegal), “the world’s leading legal outsourcing company.” Rocky and I did a brief interview where we talked …

Cybersecurity & Data Breach: You Don’t Drown From Falling Into the Water

“You don’t drown from falling into the water, you drown from not getting out.” Think about that — and think about how that applies to cyber security and data breach issues facing companies in today’s cyber world. Here, in my first ever video blog post, I explain this issue with more detail.

Bleak Cybersecurity Future: Data Breaches on Track to Cost Companies $2.1 Trillion

I recently posted about how corporate general counsel now view cybersecurity as a top 3 concern. At this rate, it will soon be their #1 concern. A recent article in Corporate Counsel gives several reasons for why this problem will only continue to increase in volume, expense, and overall risk to companies: Companies continue to move …

Cybersecurity Keynote Address at International Association of Insurance Professionals Event

I am really looking forward to delivering the Keynote Address at the International Association of Insurance Professionals IAIP DFW NAIW Week event on May 12, 2015. My address, which will follow 2 hours of CE/CLE education on Cyber Liability, is titled Cyber Risk Reality Check but, the more I think about it, perhaps it should be …