LibGuides: Law Firm Technology: Cybersecurity

Recent Books on Practical Cybersecurity for Lawyers

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The ABA Cybersecurity Handbook by Jill D. Rhodes (Editor); Robert S. Litt (Editor); American Bar Association, Cybersecurity Legal Task Force Staff (Contribution by)
ISBN: 9781634259798
Publication Date: 2019-04-09
The Second Edition of this top selling cybersecurity book is a must read for anyone working in the field including private practice attorneys and associates, in-house counsel, non-profit and government attorneys and others. This edition includes a chapter on technology basics for the technologically challenged. This updated edition will enable you to identify potential cybersecurity risks and prepare you to respond in the event of an attack. It addresses the current overarching threat as well as ethical issues and special considerations for law firms of all sizes. The Handbook also includes the most recent ABA Ethics Opinions and illustrates how you should approach the subject of cybersecurity threats and issues with clients as well as when and how to purchase and use cyber insurance.
Cybersecurity for the Home and Office by John Bandler
ISBN: 9781634259071
Publication Date: 2018-09-07
This title helps individuals take control of their cybersecurity. Cybersecurity for the Home and Office: The Lawyer's Guide to Taking Charge of Your Own Information Security will make it easier to understand cyber risks so a decision can be made as to where to set the "cybersecurity dial" in home and office.
Encryption Made Simple for Lawyers by Sharon D. Nelson; David G. Ries; John W. Simek; American Bar Association, Law Practice Management Division
ISBN: 9781634250580
Publication Date: 2016-01-07
Encryption is now a generally accepted security measure for protecting confidential data both when stored and transmitted. Data breaches have become a common occurrence, and hackers cannot only get confidential details about a case or deal, but steal your client s information as well. Fortunately, easy-to-use options are available today for encryption. It has now reached the point where all attorneys should generally understand encryption, have it available for use when appropriate, and make informed decisions about when encryption should be used and when it is acceptable to avoid it. Topics include:
- The basics and history of encryption
- The ethics of encrypting confidential information
- A layperson's view of encrypting technology
- Easy to use options for encrypting data on devices like laptops, tablets, and smartphones
- Encrypting data on the go (including wireless and cloud technologies)
- Predictions for the future evolution of encryption
Law Firm Cybersecurity by Daniel B. Garrie; Bill Spernow
ISBN: 9781634257008
Publication Date: 2017-12-07
Law firms can mitigate the risk of a data breach through a variety of means, including:
- investing in cybersecurity tools,
- hiring internal and external cyber resources to augment the firm's current information security practices, and
- arguably most importantly changing the firm's culture to be more security conscious.
No one size fits all solution exists for dealing with cyber threats, but with proper focus and resources, a firm can consider its unique factors and develop an information security posture that addresses its most compelling concerns. While preventing a breach should be a paramount concern for any law firm, it is similarly important to prepare for what happens in the event that a breach occurs. Although there are options, such as cyber insurance, to help mitigate the direct costs of a breach, law firms must also look to other options to resolve these issues expeditiously.
Locked Down by Sharon D. Nelson; David G. Ries; John W. Simek
ISBN: 9781634254144
Publication Date: 2016-08-07
In an age where lawyers frequently conduct business across wireless networks using smartphones and laptops, how can attorneys safeguard client data and confidential information? This second edition of Locked Down explains the wide variety of information security risks facing law firms and how lawyers can best protect their data from these threats--with any budget. Written in clear, non-technical language that any lawyer can understand, this book will help you:
- create secure passwords and store them safely;
- assess the existing security risks at your firm--server rooms, cleaning crews, guests, alarm systems, and more;
- work securely from a laptop or smartphone;
- protect your mobile devices from theft;
- authenticate users and encrypt your data;
- maintain e-mail integrity;
- secure your wired or wireless network;
- effectively wipe data from a hard drive before disposal;
- develop an information security checklist for your firm;
- investigate, contain, and recover from a security breach.

Library Resources - for further research

HeinOnline - Law Journal Library

suggested search query "law firm cybersecurity"

Preliminary results include:

Getting Serious about Law Firm Cybersecurity [comments]
New Jersey Lawyer, Vol. 2016, Issue 300 (June 2016), pp. 54-58
Randall, Karen Painter; Kroll, Steven A.

6 Tips for Law Firm Cybersecurity [article]
Legal Management, Vol. 36, Issue 9 (October 2017), pp. 18-21
Hogan, Chris

Internal Office Practices Can Make or Break a Law Firm's Cybersecurity [article]
Montana Lawyer, Vol. 41, Issue 3 (December/January 2015), pp. 16-17
MacLean, Erin F.; Micu, Deborah M.

Securing Your Law Firm's Website: A Critical Cybersecurity Task [article]
Hot Buttons
Law Practice, Vol. 43, Issue 2 (March/April 2017), pp. 26-29
Nelson, Sharon D.; Simek, John W.

HeinOnline - Law Journal Library

suggest narrowing to South Carolina Lawyer magazine, then query "law firm cybersecurity"

Preliminary results include:

How to Be Sure You're Cybersecure [article]
South Carolina Lawyer, Vol. 29, Issue 6 (May 2018), pp. 19-24
Finkel, Ed

2017 Technethics Year in Review [notes]
South Carolina Lawyer, Vol. 29, Issue 5 (March 2018), pp. 12-14
Crystal, Nathan

Cyber Security for Law Firms [notes]
South Carolina Lawyer, Vol. 29, Issue 2 (September 2017), pp. 10-12
Troutman, Courtney

Mobile Security

Source: Symantec Internet Security Threat Report, Volume 21, April 2016

Source: CNET, techlicious, and lifehacker.

Ethics

Ethics in Cybersecurity:
- Duty of Confidentiality
- Duty of Competence
- Duty to Supervise Staff and Third Parties

Source: Ethics and Cybersecurity: Obligations to Protect Client Data, Drew Simshaw and Stephen S. Wu, ABA Section of Labor & Employment Law, March 2015.

SCACR Rule 1.6 (Confidentiality of Information), Comments 19 and 20

SCACR Rule 1.1 (Competence), Comment 8

SCACR Rule 5.3 (Responsibilities Regarding Nonlawyer Assistants), Comment 1