Cybersecurity
Microsoft Sues Feds, Challenging Gag Orders on Customer-Data Seizures
News
Microsoft sued the U.S. government Thursday, arguing that a law that can prohibit technology companies from telling customers when law enforcement comes looking for their data is unconstitutional, reports The Seattle Times.
The 10 FBI Questions That Could End Clinton’s White House Dreams
Commentary
The FBI’s upcoming interview of Hillary Clinton will be a turning point in the race for Democratic nominee, especially since Clinton won’t be able to speak to FBI director James Comey and his agents in the same manner her campaign has communicated with the public, writes H.A. Goodman in the Huffington Post.
How Law Firms Should Strengthen Cybersecurity to Protect Themselves and Clients
Article
Law firms store a wealth of sensitive and confidential information electronically, making them prime targets for hackers. Not only does weak data security affect business development and client retention for firms, but can result in legal and ethical violations as well. How can firms meet clients’ increasing data expectations?
FTC Commissioner Julie Brill Joins Hogan Lovells
News
Hogan Lovells announced that Julie Brill, a Commissioner at the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), will join the firm’s Washington, D.C. office as a partner and co-director of the Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice on April 1.
Hillary Clinton Says She Won’t Be Indicted Over Emails. Is That Right?
News
A report by Christian Science Monitor staff writer Peter Grier addresses the question: Is Clinton right to be so dismissive of the possibility of being indicted?
Apple’s Angry Response to the Department of Justice: A ‘Cheap Shot’ That’s ‘Intended to Smear the Other Side’
News
The U.S. Department of Justice filed a legal response on Thursday to Apple’s refusal to help the FBI unlock an iPhone used by one of the San Bernardino shooters, and Apple quickly responded, with general counsel Bruce Sewell delivering a tense and angry response in a conference call with reporters, reports Business Insider.
Contract Terms Associated with Data Breaches – It’s a Balancing Act
Article
Vendors need to be able to be able to provide certain security controls to win business, but they also need to also understand the difference between providing an adequate degree of protection for their customers and an insurance policy.
5 Ways to Clarify and Strengthen U.S. Cybersecurity Law
Article
Rob Knake, a Senior Fellow for Cyber Policy at the Council on Foreign Relations, discusses five ways the U.S. Congress can make the Cybersecurity Act of 2015 better during 2016.
What Does a Former Staffer’s Immunity Deal Mean for Hillary Clinton?
News
The revelation that the Justice Department has granted immunity to a former State Department staff member who worked on Hillary Clinton’s private email server is a likely indication that the investigation is nearing a conclusion.
Apple Lawyer, FBI Director Face Off in Congress on iPhone Encryption
News
FBI Director James Comey told a congressional panel that a ruling forcing Apple Inc. to give the FBI data from an iPhone used by one of the San Bernardino shooters would be “potentially precedential” in other cases, a change from his earlier statements.
Ransomware Takes Hollywood Hospital Offline, $3.6M Demanded by Attackers
The computers at Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center have been down for more than a week as the Southern California hospital works to recover from a Ransomware attack, reports CSO.
Information Governance Hard to Achieve, Worth Effort to Protect Data
Article
Information governance is a goal worth pursuing to protect the privacy of sensitive data and ensure organizations can meet discovery requests.
HSBC Says It Successfully Defended Attack on Online Banking System
HSBC customers were locked out of internet banking for several hours after the company was targeted by online criminals in a denial of service attack.
GLBA Compliance Considerations in Technology Transactions
Article
As part of its implementation of the GLB Act, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) requires financial institutions under its jurisdiction to safeguard customer records and information. This requirement is known as the Safeguards Rule.
What the Board Needs to Know About Cybersecurity Compliance
Article
At a minimum, member of the board of directors should understand how cybersecurity failures can impact the business, reports CIO.com.
E-Sign is Not Enough: Reduce Legal and Compliance Risk – White Paper
White Paper
Businesses of all sizes are moving their customer transactions to the web. As the adoption of electronic signature technology grows, so does the number of e-signature solutions in the market,
Cybersecurity Predictions for 2016: Targeting the Human Factor
On-Demand
Cybersecurity threats 1n 2016 will leverage the human factor to bypass increasingly sophisticated automated detection and response capabilities.
The Importance of Cyber Resilience and Incident Response for Financial Institutions
On-Demand
InformationWeek has posted a free on-demand webinar reviewing key industry cyber security trends affecting financial institutions and methods of preventing and responding to a breach.
Defending Against Phishing: Case Studies and Human Defenses
Webinar, Dec. 22 and Jan. 6
Bank Info Security is promoting a free webinar on avoiding phishing: unauthorized access to corporate and organizational networks that has cost businesses millions of dollars.
