The stats are in, and law firms are truly ill-equipped to combat ransomware. So, what should they do? Sharon and John welcome David White of Axio to talk about his company’s 2021 State of Ransomware Preparedness Report. David talks about their key findings and offers a back-to-basics approach that helps lawyers and law firms take steps to prevent cyber attack.  David White is president and co-founder at Axio.    Special thanks to our sponsors CaseFleet and PInow.

More than half a million jobs in cybersecurity go unfilled each year, showing a major need for more individuals to enter this ever-growing field. Think you might be up to the challenge? John and Sharon talk with Rob Lee about training available through the SANS Institute and the current hottest areas in the profession. Rob also offers recommendations, both for young people hoping to orient their college education toward cybersecurity and professionals looking to make a career shift into the...

Prevention is key when it comes to cybersecurity, and lawyers simply can’t afford to skimp on security technologies. Sharon and John talk with expert Sherri Davidoff about growing cyber threats and the changing nature of attack tactics. They discuss the impacts of these new developments on lawyers and law firms and chat about how to prioritize security measures, reduce your risks, and create a budget plan that addresses all your cybersecurity needs.  Sherri Davidoff is a cybersecurity expert,...

ESI expert reports can be critical to presenting a case, but lawyers all know these reports are sometimes so complicated or jargon-filled that all the non-experts struggle to comprehend them. That’s not how it should be! Digital Detectives Sharon Nelson and John Simek welcome Craig Ball to discuss his tips for creating useful, accessible expert reports that effectively communicate their findings to the court.  Read Craig’s full blog post on this topic at craigball.net. Craig Ball practices as...

With cyber threats and their respective defenses evolving at an ever-quickening pace, ongoing and frequent cybersecurity training is a must for today’s law firms. With some of the recent major cybersecurity events in mind, Sharon and John offer practical examples and training tips for improving employees’ cyber threat awareness and preventing an attack on your firm. Special thanks to our sponsors CaseFleet and PInow.

Tom Lambotte shares valuable tips for small-firm attorneys on how to adequately guard against cyber attack. Special thanks to our sponsors CaseFleet and PInow.

Digital risk advisor Craig Hoffman talks through the uptick in ransomware attacks and other data security incidents found by BakerHostetler Data Security Incident Response Report. Special thanks to our sponsors CaseFleet and PInow.

Brigadier General Patrick Huston discusses common myths about AI and its role in our national security and military. Special thanks to our sponsor PInow.

Lawyer and cybersecurity expert Stewart Baker examines the president’s current plans for our nation’s most pressing cyber concerns.

Jeffrey Wells explains the SolarWinds hack and cybersecurity questions law firms should be asking in the wake of this massive attack.

Sharon Nelson and John Simek offer insights into which types of security testing lawyers should consider for their law firms.

Clio COO George Psiharis talks through this year’s trends and the sweeping transformative effect COVID-19 has had on the legal profession.

Attorney and cybersecurity expert Ted Kobus addresses the rapid increase in ransomware incidents in 2020 and explains what law firms should do in the event of an attack.

Doug Austin and Brett Burney give best practice tips for audio and video discovery.

Judy Selby gives a comprehensive overview of the many uses and risks associated with biometric information.

Cybersecurity expert Mike Maschke explains how penetration tests help lawyers protect themselves by identifying weak points in their security systems.

Maura Grossman discusses how TAR is used by medical researchers to support their efforts to understand and treat COVID-19.

David Ries gives an overview of work-at-home and remote access best practices.

Doug Austin surveys the current state of the eDiscovery industry and discusses emerging trends.

Ben Schorr shares tips for improving security in Microsoft products.

John Simek and Sharon Nelson answer lawyers’ frequently asked questions about how to work remotely and securely.

David Ries breaks down the trends in The Identity Theft Resource Center’s 2019 End-of-Year Data Breach Report.

Michael Mills surveys the landscape of AI and its ethical implications within the practice of law.

Mary Mack and Kaylee Walstad share updates on EDRM’s current projects and plans for the future.

Andy Wilson discusses the cloud revolution’s impacts on legal professionals.