cybersecurity

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ALPS In Brief — Episode 47: Guard Your Data Like Gold and Other Practical Tips from a Hacker

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Jun 25, 2020 12:00:00 AM

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9 Ways to Protect Your Firm and Clients from Current Cybersecurity Threats

Martha Amrine, Senior Claims Attorney: Jun 18, 2020 12:00:00 AM

The COVID-19 pandemic forced most law firms to conduct business in ways they had not done before. Many firms were forced to transition to work from...

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ALPS Adds International Cybersecurity Expert Sherri Davidoff of LMG Security to its Board of Directors

Laura Churchman, Marketing Communications Manager: May 21, 2020 12:00:00 AM

Effective at the May 2020 ALPS Board of Directors meeting, the Board approved the addition of Sherri Davidoff to its ranks. Sherri is the CEO of LMG...

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How to Responsibly Embrace Any and All Digital Tech in the Practice of Law

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: May 20, 2020 12:00:00 AM

In many jurisdictions, commentary to Rule of Professional Conduct 1.1 Competency states that lawyers are to keep abreast of the benefits and risks...

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Company Sues Its Law Firm Over Data Breach

Sharon D. Nelson Esq., Sensei Enterprises: May 12, 2020 12:00:00 AM

The following is a post by guest blogger Sharon D. Nelson, Esq., President of Sensei Enterprises, Inc., a digital forensics, cybersecurity and...

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6 Law Firm Cybersecurity Rules for Working From Home

Jenny Kruschke: May 6, 2020 12:00:00 AM

During the nation-wide stay at home directive to combat the spread of Covid-19, we’ve all missed some of the luxuries we are used to. One such...

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There’s Something “Phishy” about Certain Text Messages

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Nov 20, 2019 12:00:00 AM

For the sake of your clients, I hope you, and every other person who works at your firm, know full well what phishing attacks are and at least the...

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ALPS In Brief – Episode 38: Empower Your Employees to Make Smart Security Decisions

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Oct 10, 2019 12:00:00 AM

As an organization or law firm of any size looking to build a cybersecurity plan, your first step should be training your staff — making everyone...

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How to Avoid Getting Hoodwinked by Phony Help Desk Contact Information

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Sep 18, 2019 12:00:00 AM

I have two points to make with this short post and I’m going to start with the one that’s easier to swallow: fake help desks. Here’s the long and...

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Why You Want To Have Cyber Liability Insurance

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Jul 2, 2019 12:00:00 AM

Updated June 2023 An attorney’s decision to use a computer tablet, a cloud-based service such as Dropbox, a smart phone, a Wi-Fi network, or even...

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When Passwords Fail - A Personal Story

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Jul 2, 2019 12:00:00 AM

Sometimes married couples see things differently and the only way to resolve the tension is by finally deciding to agree to disagree. That’s how...

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How to Create a Data Security Plan

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Jun 5, 2019 12:00:00 AM

The belief that a computer or network breach is a ‘when,’ not an ‘if’ is practically dogma now. Given this reality, every law practice, regardless...