Demystifying Cyber Security

Course Demo. No credit provided in demo mode.


Credit Hours:
MT - Self Study: 1.0 Credits
NY - Cybersecurity: 1.0 Credits
AZ - General: 1.0 Credits
MO - Self Study: 1.2 Credits
IN - Distance Education: 1.0 Credits
CT - General: 1.0 Credits

Running Time: 1 Hours, 2 Minutes
Faculty: Russell Jackman, Esq. -

Course Description

This program helps attorneys understand the ethical issues which surround cyber security, including protection of client data and advice lawyers should provide businesses and other clients. Mr. Jackman provides real-world examples of the issues raised in the ABA Rules and Opinions, and offers helpful guidance on how lawyers can best understand cyber security, how they can best comply with their ethical obligation to protect client information and to act promptly to stop any breach and mitigate damage resulting from the breach.

As he digs into the subject of cyber security, Mr. Jackman offers an overview of the actors involved with cyber security threats, the scope of the problem and the types of threats prevalent, (hacking, phishing, ransomware), and the risks to capital, property, business continuity, costs of response, damage to brand name, reputation and customer confidence. He discusses the tensions between privacy and security, reviews recent cyber attacks and analyzes data breaches by types of attacks and the relevant federal regulations. Of interest is a sample security questionnaire which can be utilized to evaluate vulnerabilities and create a breach response action plan with suggested solutions for easy and affordable ways to materially help protect against cyber threats.