Defending Against Deception: Navigating Phishing Threats and Safeguarding Data
With the rise of digital communication and online transactions, phishing has become an increasingly common and serious threat, affecting individuals, businesses, and organizations of all sizes. Phishing attacks can be highly effective because they often appear to come from legitimate sources and exploit human vulnerability. Social engineering is the basis of phishing, as malicious actors target and attempt to manipulate individuals. Some of their methods include sending fake emails or creating fake websites, to trick individuals into sharing sensitive information, such as login credentials or credit card numbers. One employee falling victim to a targeted phishing attack, such as spear phishing, can have disastrous consequences, from a data breach to covert intellectual property theft. Yet as these threats rise, their insurance coverage is still being established. Instances of employees being manipulated into making payments on behalf of their organizations are still being debated in the courtroom. Attorneys today will find an understanding of the practical threat of phishing and the many forms it can take essential for both protecting their practice and advising clients that have been affected by this often indiscriminate form of digital exploitation with very personal consequences.
In this seminar, our expert panelists explain what phishing is and its potential consequences, highlighting why its low barrier to entry and cost of operation has caused it to become the leading cause of cyber-attacks for the last two years. Our speakers review the different types of fishing, explaining who each method targets and providing examples. Next, our speakers discuss recent major phishing campaigns and their consequences. Finally, our speakers break down the top tips for protecting organizations from cyber-attacks that attorneys should understand and advise clients to do.
Our Mission is to bridge the knowledge gap between law and technology professionals by educating attorneys on technology to attorneys and technology executives on its laws and regulations. Legal Cyber Academy provides a comprehensive tool and evolving knowledge base through exclusive insights from world class cybersecurity, privacy, web 3.0, forensic, and e-discovery legal and technical practitioners. Earn CLE, CPE, and CE credits. (Refunds are available if you do not receive credit) At Legal Cyber Academy We recognize that technology, the cybersecurity threats it faces, and relevant laws and regulation are rapidly evolving, presenting unique challenges and opportunities. Our platform is dedicated to empowering legal professionals with the skills and understanding necessary to navigate the complex landscape of technology in their field, enabling them to effectively advise clients, draft contracts, and navigate legal implications in a technology-driven world. Simultaneously, we strive to equip technology professionals with the legal knowledge they need to make informed decisions, ensure compliance with regulations, and limit liability. By fostering a deep understanding of legal frameworks, we hope to support technology professionals in creating innovative, compliant, and socially conscious technological advancements. Join us in our mission to reshape the way legal professionals and technology experts understand and interact with each other in a rapidly changing technical and legal landscape. Together, they will mitigate risk better, ensure compliance, and actively shape the future of technology and its accompanying laws.
LAW & FORENSICS LLC – FOUNDER; JAMS – NEUTRAL; HARVARD – ADJUNCT;
Danie Garrie, Esq., is the Co-Founder of Law & Forensics LLC, where he heads the Computer Forensics and digital discovery Cybersecurity teams. Daniel has been a dominant voice in the computer forensics and cybersecurity space for the past 20 years, as an attorney and technologist. He is an adjunct professor at Harvard for Computer Forensics, and prior to Law & Forensics, he successfully built and sold several technology start-up companies. Since co-founding Law & Forensics LLC in 2008, Daniel has built it into one of the leading boutique firms specializing in cybersecurity and forensic engineering. He is a mediator, arbitrator, and e-discovery special master for JAMS and is a partner and head of Cybersecurity practice at Zeichner, Ellman & Krause LLP. Daniel earned both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in computer science from Brandeis University, as well as a J.D. from Rutgers Law School. Daniel has led cyber and forensic teams in some of the most visible and sensitive incidents in the United States. He and his team have worked globally for two of the top five banks and dozens of the largest private and public companies in the world. In addition, Daniel has been awarded several patents for advanced cybersecurity and forensic platforms he built with his team, including TableTop.AI, CustodyTrack.IO, and Forensic Scan. Daniel is also well-published in the cybersecurity space and has authored more than 200 articles and books. His work is cited by Black’s Law Dictionary 10th Ed. defining the terms 'software', 'internet', and 'algorithm'. Lastly, he has been recognized by several United States Supreme Court Justices for his legal scholarship and is a trusted source and thought leader for cybersecurity articles and opinions, cited over 500 times to date.
Partner | Mullen Coughlin LLC
Gregory Bautista, a Partner at Mullen Coughlin, is an experienced cybersecurity attorney and civil litigator. With deep knowledge about the unique and evolving data privacy and security landscape, Greg is routinely sought after by organizations for advice on data privacy and security issues. Over the last decade, Greg has counseled hundreds of organizations through the response and investigation into all types of data privacy and security incidents, providing a steady and guiding hand during their most difficult days as they navigate through the recovery, investigation and communication of the incident to protect their business’ financials, data and reputation. Greg also counsels organizations in responding to inquiries from state and federal regulators, including various state Attorneys Generals; insurance commissioners; the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS); the U.S. Department of Education; the Federal Trade Commission (FTC); and the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS). He also assists organizations on their data privacy and information security compliance, providing pre-incident Advisory Compliance services such as incident response planning and tabletop exercises. Greg’s clients primarily include small- to mid-size organizations representing a wide range of industry group sectors, including professional services; financial services & insurance; healthcare and life sciences; manufacturing and distribution; retail/e-commerce; hospitality and entertainment; public entities; education; and non-profit. Greg is a Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States (CIPP/US) and a member of the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). In 2017, Greg was recognized as a 40 Under 40 Rising Star by the Business Council of Westchester. Prior to joining Mullen Coughlin, Greg was the Chair of his former firm’s Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Practice.
Senior Vice President & Director | Alliant Specialty Insurance Services
Brian Kill is currently the Senior Vice President & Director for Alliant Specialty Insurance Services.
