Digital Detectives

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Penetration Tests and Cybersecurity Assessments: What Lawyers Need to Know Aug 20, 2020

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The upheaval caused by Covid-19 could very well have put your firm at risk for a data breach. Lawyers can't simply hope they won't become a target for hackers. Taking steps to maintain your security is your ethical obligation and vital to your clients' security. John Simek and Sharon Nelson talk with Mike Maschke about how to assess your cybersecurity and the role of penetration tests in discovering weaknesses in your systems.

Mike Maschke is the chief executive officer and director of cybersecurity and digital forensics at Sensei Enterprises, Inc.

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The Battle Against COVID-19: How eDiscovery Software is Playing a Role Jul 16, 2020

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The eDiscovery software known as technology-assisted review (TAR) is traditionally used by lawyers to distinguish between relevant and irrelevant case information, but its capabilities have now shifted into a new role in the fight against COVID-19. Sharon Nelson and John Simek welcome lawyer and research professor Maura Grossman to discuss how this crossover is helping medical researchers find the information they need to accelerate progress in the study and treatment of the novel coronavirus.

Maura R. Grossman, J.D., Ph.D., is a research professor at the University of Waterloo, an adjunct professor at Osgoode Hall Law School of York University, and principal at Maura Grossman Law, an eDiscovery law and consulting firm in Buffalo, New York.

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Work-At-Home and Remote Access – It's Time for a Security Review Jun 18, 2020

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Lawyers are ethically obligated to maintain client security, but remote work has added a new layer of complication for many law firms. If you and your staff are not well-versed in the necessary work-at-home and remote access security measures, now is the time to get up to speed. Sharon Nelson and John Simek welcome David Ries to discuss what lawyers need to know to maintain appropriate security.

Read David's entire co-authored alert here: Work-At-Home and Remote Access – It's Time for a Security Review

David Ries is of counsel in the Pittsburgh, PA office of Clark Hill PLC, where he practices in the areas of environmental, technology, and data protection law and litigation.

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eDiscovery Before and After COVID-19: What to Expect May 21, 2020

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In this edition of Digital Detectives, hosts Sharon Nelson and John Simek welcome Doug Austin to discuss current trends in eDiscovery and how the industry has been impacted by the pandemic. Doug also talks about his new blog, eDiscovery Today, which provides up-to-date insights on the most current developments in eDiscovery, data privacy, and cybersecurity.

Doug Austin is an eDiscovery thought leader and blogger.

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Securing Microsoft Windows and Microsoft 365 Apr 23, 2020

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Are you taking advantage of the security options available within your Microsoft products? Sharon Nelson and John Simek welcome Ben Schorr to talk about security basics in both Microsoft Windows and Microsoft 365 and his tips for adding additional layers of protection. They also discuss common security risks and user mistakes, address security vulnerabilities associated with remote work, and offer insights into how to best protect your law firm while working at home.

Ben M. Schorr is a senior technical writer at Microsoft.