October is Cyber Security month! Government statistics reveal that a staggering 39% of businesses experienced a cyber-attack last year. 74% of all data breaches can be traced back to human error. It’s not enough to rely on your IT team, HR should be front and centre in the fight to protect data and in making sure that all employees know their responsibilities. Employment Law at 11 regulars, Seamus McGranaghan of O’Reilly Stewart Solicitors and Christine Quinn of Legal Island, discussed all things Cyber with special guest expert, Keith Anderson of Vertical Structure. Keith discussed: 1. Best practice for your systems and protocols. 2. Lessons from the PSNI breach. 3. The biggest cyber risks to be aware of, how to avoid them with all staff training and hear how Legal Island can support you on this journey While Seamus covered all the legal angles including: 1. How to assess risk following an incident. 2. Ransomware: when can you pay a ransom? Should you pay a ransom? 3. The investigation, legal privilege and DSARs by both employees and ex-employees.