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HHS-OIG Releases Cybersecurity Toolkit

Foley Hoag LLP - Security, Privacy and the... on 3/27/2024

On March 26, 2024, the HHS Office of Inspector General (OIG) released a cybersecurity toolkit for HHS leaders to help them plan and deploy information systems in response to disasters and public health emergencies. The...more

Financial Services and the Biden Artificial Intelligence Executive Order

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP on 11/6/2023

On October 30, 2023, the White House announced that President Biden had issued an Executive Order regarding artificial intelligence (“AI”). The Executive Order was accompanied by a Fact Sheet summarizing the eight policy...more

Federal Drive with Tom Temin Interviews PilieroMazza’s Kevin Barnett on DOD Rule Updating SPRS Assessment Process for Federal...

PilieroMazza PLLC on 6/19/2023

The Department of Defense (DOD) issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) requiring Contracting Officers to use Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) assessments when...more

The Cybersecurity Insurance Market: What to Expect in 2023

Ankura on 3/20/2023

In recent years, especially through 2019 and 2020, the cyber insurance market in the U.S. has seen significant growth. Middle-market companies have been actively requesting cyber insurance policies with low rates and broad...more

[Webinar] Addressing the Cybersecurity Threat Landscape in the Legal Services Industry - June 29th, 10:00 am PDT

U.S. Legal Support on 6/13/2022

A roundtable discussion with top cybersecurity and industry experts - Cybersecurity needs to be at the forefront of any business, but particularly for those who work in the legal sector. Cybersecurity threats are not only...more

CyberSide Chats: Why legal needs a seat at the next cyber security table top (with Meg Hargrove)

Epiq on 6/21/2021

Jerich Beason is joined by Meg Hargrove, who is now at IBM as part of their X-Force Cybersecurity Incident Response Team. Jerich and Meg discuss how to manage an incident response team, who should be part of a company's...more

[Webinar] Protecting Your Employee Benefits Plan from Cybersecurity Threats | What Does the US Department of Labor’s Guidance Mean...

McDermott Will & Emery on 6/8/2021

McDermott Will & Emery invites you to a webinar for an in-depth discussion on the US Department of Labor’s initial cybersecurity guidance for retirement plans under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) and what...more

NYDFS Publishes Cyber Insurance Risk Framework, Warns of Silent Cyber

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP on 2/26/2021

The New York Department of Financial Services (DFS) has issued a Cyber Insurance Risk Framework (the “Framework”) of best practices for carriers. The first of its kind, the Framework tells carriers to establish formal...more

Ransomware Attack Replacement Costs Are Covered “Direct Physical Loss or Damage” Under Standard Business Owner’s Policy, According...

Carlton Fields on 3/6/2020

A Maryland federal court recently weighed in on the still-murky world of insurance coverage for cybersecurity losses, finding replacement costs necessitated by a ransomware attack were “direct physical loss or damage” to a...more

FinCEN Director Blanco Addresses “Cyber Hygiene”

Ballard Spahr LLP on 9/27/2019

FinCEN Director Kenneth A. Blanco delivered prepared remarks on September 24 at the 2019 Federal Identity (FedID) Forum and Exposition in Tampa, Florida. Director Blanco summarized the topics of his remarks by stating the...more

Privacy & Cybersecurity Update - August 2019

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 9/5/2019

In this month's edition of our Privacy & Cybersecurity Update, we examine the European Parliament's report on whether and how the use of blockchain technology can comply with the General Data Protection Regulation, as well as...more

Privacy & Cybersecurity Update - April 2019

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 5/1/2019

In this month's Privacy & Cybersecurity Update, we examine several recent U.K.-related cybersecurity developments and the SEC's risk alert reminding investment advisers and broker-dealers to follow through on implementing...more

Is Cybersecurity on Your 2019 Work Plan?

Verrill on 1/11/2019

On December 28, 2018, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) closed out the year by releasing long-awaited voluntary cybersecurity guidelines for the health care industry. The four-volume publication,...more

GDPR Compliance Task Force - November 2017

Womble Bond Dickinson on 11/30/2017

6 Months To Go The EU’s General Data Protection Regulation goes into effect on May 25, 2018. GDPR replaces the EU Data Protection Directive. GDPR can apply to US-based businesses even if they do not have offices or employees...more

GDPR Compliance Task Force

Womble Bond Dickinson on 11/1/2017

7 Months To Go - The EU’s General Data Protection Regulation goes into effect on May 25, 2018. GDPR replaces the EU Data Protection Directive. GDPR can apply to US-based businesses even if they do not have offices or...more

Bay Area Conference Sheds Light on Emerging Cyber Insurance Considerations

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP on 10/31/2017

On October 11, 2017, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners and the Stanford Cyber Initiative held a joint conference on various topics related to cyber insurance. Below are key takeaways and hot topics discussed...more

Happy Halloween! Is Your Franchise System Insured For Social Engineering Fraud Claims?

Fox Rothschild LLP on 10/31/2017

As cyber scams become more widespread and sophisticated, social engineering fraud is quickly turning into one of the most popular way for a thief to rip-off a company using computers. Every franchise system should be asking...more

Top U.S. Cyber Official Resigns

Foley Hoag LLP - Security, Privacy and the... on 8/5/2017

Christopher Painter, the State Department’s “Coordinator for Cyber Issues” stepped down on July 28, 2017. Described as the Department’s “weary soldier in America’s cyber war,” Painter traveled the globe advancing U.S....more

New Duties for Lawyers? The ABA Weighs In on Cybersecurity.

Foley Hoag LLP - Security, Privacy and the... on 5/23/2017

Recently, the ABA Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility issued Formal Opinion 477, which aims to provide guidance and clarity to lawyers as they consider what level of security to give communications...more

New York and Feds Leading the Charge on Financial Institution Cybersecurity Regulations

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC on 11/21/2016

Both federal and state officials recently proposed new regulations aimed at the financial sector in an effort to promote protection against high-impact technology failures and cyberattacks...more

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