Cyber Attacks, Data Protection

Insurance Coverage for Cyber Attacks

by Roberta Anderson | K&L Gates LLP on 5/8/2013

There’s no denying that the present-day Internet, while extraordinary, is increasingly scary. Cyber attacks of various types continue to escalate across the globe. As stated by one recent commentator: “Cybercrime is raging...more

Cyberattacks a mounting challenge for employers

by Paul Cowie, Dorna Moini | Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 4/10/2013

In a recent panel discussion, one of the speakers was a so-called "ethical hacker" - a hacker-turned-protector of employers' confidential information. As someone at the forefront of cyberattacks, the ethical hacker's opinion...more

Cybersecurity Lobbying Booming: How Law Firms Can Profit [Video]

by Bloomberg Law on 4/5/2013

April 5 (Bloomberg Law) -- In recent months, a wave of lawyers and consultants have taken to lobbying various members of the federal government on cybersecurity issues. David Ransom, partner at McDermott Will & Emery, talks...more

The Latest In Cybercrime: Ransomware

by Law Offices of Gregory S. Robey on 4/3/2013

As technology advances, so do efforts to exploit technology for both legal and illegal endeavors. As criminal defense attorneys in Cleveland, our law firm defends those accused of Internet crimes with ties to Ohio....more

How to Protect Your Company From Hackers [Video]

by Bloomberg Law on 3/8/2013

March 8 (Bloomberg Law) -- With reports of corporate espionage and hacking on the rise, the US government and private companies need to take steps to prevent the loss of trade secrets and threats to national security says...more

EU Proposed Directive on Network and Information Security

by Timothy Nagle, Christine Nielsen, Cynthia O'Donoghue | Reed Smith on 2/14/2013

On 7 February, the European Commission (EC) published an EU Cyber Security Strategy encompassing a proposed Directive on Network and Information Security (NIS Directive). The aim of the Strategy and NIS Directive is to...more

President Obama's Executive Order: "Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity"

by JD Supra Law News on 2/12/2013

Full text copy of President Obama's executive order calling for greater protections against cybersecurity risks, as mentioned in his Feb 12, 2013, State of the Union address. The order is meant to bring more security and...more

Latest EU Proposal Will Force More Companies to Disclose Data Breaches

by Susan Foster | Mintz Levin - Privacy & Security on 2/11/2013

(LONDON) The European Commission recently published a draft “Cybersecurity Directive” which aims to increase the level of preparedness across the EU to deal with threats to network and information security. The Directive...more

Rockefeller Releases Results of Fortune 500 Survey on Cybersecurity

by William J. Weber | BakerHostetler on 1/31/2013

Back in September, I posted here about Senate Commerce Committee Chairman John D. Rockefeller’s (D-WV) letters to all FORTUNE 500 companies inquiring about business opposition to cybersecurity legislation....more

Cyber Risks: Are You Protected?

by Katherine Dawson Varholak, Brooke Yates | Sherman & Howard L.L.C. on 12/21/2012

As our reliance on technology grows, companies face increasing risk of exposure to cyber breaches. The following outlines some of the risks your business faces and explains why you should implement strategies to manage your...more

Reducing Cyber Risk

by Robert Freedman - Partner at Tharpe & Howell,... on 11/27/2012

The European perspective on managing cyber risk is valuable for US companies operating internationally and also as risk management guidance when operating in the US. Recently, an arm of the UK Government Communication...more

Reducing Cyber Risk

by Peter Bauman - Senior Associate at Tharpe &... on 10/19/2012

The European perspective on managing cyber risk is valuable for US companies operating internationally and also as risk management guidance when operating in the US. Recently, an arm of the UK Government Communication...more

Ignorance Not Bliss: Cyber Risk Management Found Lacking

by Robert Freedman - Partner at Tharpe & Howell,... on 8/24/2012

Despite increasing cyber attacks, significant losses from operational downtime, and further governmental regulation, companies are still not taking measures for basic responsibilities for cyber governance, or even securing...more

Ignorance Not Bliss: Cyber Risk Management Found Lacking

by Peter Bauman - Senior Associate at Tharpe &... on 7/19/2012

Despite increasing cyber attacks, significant losses from operational downtime, and further governmental regulation, companies are still not taking measures for basic responsibilities for cyber governance, or even securing...more

McAfee & Taft tIPsheet - July 2012: When cyber-threat protection and privacy concerns collide By Ryan Lobato

by McAfee & Taft on 7/5/2012

The Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (“CISPA”) is a pending legislative proposal aimed at protecting against cyber-threats and cyber-attacks. CISPA follows the much publicized and now effectively defunct...more

House Passes Cyber Intelligence Sharing Bill With Substantial Industry Support, But Veto Threat Looms

by Davis Wright Tremaine LLP on 5/4/2012

On April 26, 2012 the House passed the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (“CISPA”) on a 248 – 168 vote. CISPA is supported by many communications and technology companies (e.g., Verizon, AT&T, Facebook, and...more

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Insurance Coverage for Cyber Attacks

Cyberattacks a mounting challenge for employers

Cybersecurity Lobbying Booming: How Law Firms Can Profit [Video]

The Latest In Cybercrime: Ransomware

How to Protect Your Company From Hackers [Video]

EU Proposed Directive on Network and Information Security

President Obama's Executive Order: "Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity"

Latest EU Proposal Will Force More Companies to Disclose Data Breaches

Rockefeller Releases Results of Fortune 500 Survey on Cybersecurity

Cyber Risks: Are You Protected?

Reducing Cyber Risk

Reducing Cyber Risk

Ignorance Not Bliss: Cyber Risk Management Found Lacking

Ignorance Not Bliss: Cyber Risk Management Found Lacking

McAfee & Taft tIPsheet - July 2012: When cyber-threat protection and privacy concerns collide By Ryan Lobato

House Passes Cyber Intelligence Sharing Bill With Substantial Industry Support, But Veto Threat Looms

Cybersecurity Lobbying Booming: How Law Firms Can Profit [Video]

How to Protect Your Company From Hackers [Video]

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