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Welcome to Digital Detectives. We'll discuss computer forensics, electronic discovery and information security issues and what's really happening in the trenches. It's not theory, but practical information that you can use in your law practice on the Legal Talk Network.

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Welcome to Digital Detectives. We'll discuss computer forensics, electronic discovery and information security issues and what's really happening in the trenches. It's not theory, but practical information that you can use in your law practice on the Legal Talk Network.

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English


Episodes

10 Startling Cybersecurity Statistics and What They Mean for the Future of Law Firms

11/17/2023
For many years, Sharon Nelson and John Simek have hosted the Digital Detectives podcast to bring practical advice and much needed guidance to help attorneys protect their law firms. In this, their final episode, they finish off with yet another round of current stats on cybersecurity issues and the measures to take to ensure your data’s safety. Sharon and John’s good friend David Ries joins them for this last conversation, where they explain the latest threats and give advice for improving security practices to protect the future of your law firm. Thank you, Sharon and John, for all the time, energy, and dedication you have poured into Digital Detectives. We wish the best for both of you in your retirement! Your parting words to us should be echoed back to you—please take care of yourselves and each other. If you should ever need Sensei’s digital forensics, managed technology and managed cybersecurity services, find them at senseient.com. David G. Ries is Of Counsel in the Pittsburgh PA office of Clark Hill, PLC, where he practices in the firm’s Cybersecurity, Data Protection and Privacy Group.

Duration:00:28:48

Enhancing Law Firm Cybersecurity: The Ten Most Important Steps

10/19/2023
A strong foundation for your law firm should be built on sensible cybersecurity policies and procedures. What should that look like? Sharon Nelson and John Simek have a conversation with Mike Maschke about best practices for establishing effective security for your business. Mike walks listeners through a variety of security considerations to be aware of and explains staff training needs, Zero Trust Architecture, keeping software current, encryption protocols, and much more. Mike Maschke is the chief executive officer and director of cybersecurity and digital forensics at Sensei Enterprises, Inc.

Duration:00:29:55

Bad Tech Habits Your Firm Needs to Break

9/21/2023
Whether you’re willing to admit it or not, no firm is too small to be a target for hackers. Each and every one—from large firms all the way down to solo attorneys—is susceptible to cybersecurity incidents. So, how do you avoid becoming a statistic? Sharon Nelson and John Simek talk with Mark Bassingthwaighte about the bad tech habits of law firms that lead to breaches and what to do to fix your security vulnerabilities. Check out these resources from today’s conversation: Social Engineering Awareness Training Vishing – An Old Scam with a New Twist KnowBe4 Blog SANS.org OUCH! Newsletter SenseiEnt.com For more on cyber security risk mitigation from ALPS, subscribe to the ALPS Blog at: https://blog.alpsinsurance.com/blog-subscribe Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq. has been a Risk Manager with ALPS, the nation’s largest direct writer of lawyers’ malpractice insurance, since 1998.

Duration:00:28:37

Seven Use Cases Where AI can be a Hero to Digital Forensics

8/24/2023
AI is capable of doing so many things in the legal tech world, not least of which are its uses in digital forensics. Sharon Nelson and John Simek welcome Shashi Angadi to discuss AI’s current applications in cybersecurity—including threat detection, analysis, evidence gathering, and more. Shashi offers real-world examples of AI at work and shares his thoughts on what we might expect in the future of generative AI technologies. Shashi Angadi is CTO at Exterro and one of its original co-founders.

Duration:00:34:05

Generative AI and ChatGPT: Why the Legal Industry Needs to “Brace for Impact”

7/20/2023
We all know generative AI is making significant waves all over the world, but lawyers need to take a hard look at its implications in the law and their own legal practice. John Simek and Sharon Nelson welcome Doug Austin to discuss AI technologies and their impacts on attorneys. They cover notable legal cases, new ABA resolutions, the latest AI trends in legal practice, and much more. Doug Austin is an established eDiscovery thought leader with over 30 years of experience providing eDiscovery best practices, legal technology consulting, and technical project management services to numerous commercial and government clients. Mentioned in this Episode: Resolution 112 - American Bar Association Resolution 700 - American Bar Association Resolution 604 - American Bar Association The GPTJudge: Justice in a Generative AI World

Duration:00:29:03

Threats to Your Law Firm: Insiders and Outsiders

6/15/2023
Employees within your organization are likely a bigger risk to your cybersecurity than threat actors from without. Why? Because it very often takes an insider to let in an outsider. Sharon Nelson and John Simek talk with Mike Barnsback about prevention strategies for both internal and external threats. Mike explains common tactics employed by cyber attackers and how the right policies and training can protect your firm from a breach. Mike Barnsback is managing partner of O’Hagan Meyer in Alexandria, Virginia, where he counsels employers on issues concerning internal monitoring and data breach response obligations and procedures.

Duration:00:33:06

BakerHostetler’s Data Security Incident Response Report Released

5/18/2023
BakerHostetler’s latest data security report is here, and while the threat landscape is proving to be as consistent as ever, companies have been doing a better job at identifying and containing breaches more quickly. Sharon Nelson and John Simek dig into the details of the report with Joe Bruemmer, helping listeners understand current data breach trends and how to best protect against attacks. For more on BakerHostetler’s 2023 Data Security Incident Response Report check out the key takeaways or get complimentary access to the full report. Joe Bruemmer is a partner in BakerHostetler’s Digital Risk Advisory & Cybersecurity Team and is the Ohio Digital Assets and Data Management leader.

Duration:00:29:33

E-Discovery Disrupted by the AI Revolution

4/20/2023
The world’s ever-growing tsunami of digital data creates a huge need for technology capable of filtering it for modern e-discovery processes. So, what’s the best tool for the job? Sharon Nelson and John Simek talk with Andy Wilson about why AI is perfectly equipped to deal with massive data sets, saving people the time (and tedium) historically associated with discovery. Andy discusses current uses of AI in e-discovery and goes on to explain its applications in redactions, legal holds, audio review, transcriptions, and much more. Andy Wilson is co-founder and CEO of Logikcull. Mentioned in this episode: Culling Reloaded: 10 New Ways to Be in Control of Your eDiscovery Reality Is It Worth the Time? - xkcd

Duration:00:35:22

Dean Andy Perlman on the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Law Schools

3/23/2023
AI is already changing the legal profession, and law schools have a responsibility to stay on the cutting edge of this technology to equip future lawyers with all they need to know about its impacts and uses. Sharon Nelson and John Simek talk with Dean Andy Perlman about the current landscape of AI in legal practice and education. They discuss ChatGPT’s debut, shaping ethical and socially responsible uses of AI, the importance of embracing AI in legal education, and much more. Andrew Perlman is the dean of the Suffolk University Law School and the inaugural chair of the governing council of the ABA Center for Innovation.

Duration:00:37:44

ITRC’s 17th Annual Data Breach Report Reveals Near-Record Number of Breaches

2/24/2023
Cyber attacks are almost entirely responsible for today’s data breaches, and, increasingly often, the details of these breaches are vague—leaving security experts with a growing list of questions. Sharon Nelson and John Simek talk with James Lee about the Identity Theft Resource Center’s latest Data Breach Report. They discuss current trends, the challenges of nebulous data breach notices, and what all organizations should be on the lookout for in the coming year. James E. Lee is Chief Operating Officer at the Identity Theft Resource Center.

Duration:00:33:01

It’s a Good Time for a Cybersecurity Checkup

1/20/2023
There’s no “set it and forget it” for your law firm’s cybersecurity. Effective security is a continuing process, and the start of a new year is a great time to see how your firm is doing. Sharon Nelson and John Simek talk with David Ries about how to give your firm a cybersecurity checkup. They outline what lawyers need to include in their assessment and where to find reliable information on the latest security tools, training, resources, and statistics. David G. Ries is Of Counsel in the Pittsburgh PA office of Clark Hill, PLC, where he practices in the firm’s Cybersecurity, Data Protection and Privacy Group.

Duration:00:27:05

Holidays and Weekends: Prime Time for Cyberattacks

12/15/2022
Cyber criminals aren’t taking time off for the holidays. In fact, Sharon and John had a surprise Thanksgiving morning when they learned that hackers had attacked their own company over 400 times throughout the night. Thankfully, their security wasn’t breached, but this experience highlighted for them once again the increased risk we all face as the holiday season approaches. To keep you from getting the gift of ransomware for Christmas, Sharon and John give a comprehensive overview of ways to recognize suspicious activity and combat cyber attacks.

Duration:00:25:40

The Ethics of Communicating with Your Clients and Using Your Smartphone

11/17/2022
Communicating with clients is essential to good lawyering, but doing so without proper precautions could set you up for trouble. Sharon Nelson and John Simek discuss the ethics of lawyer communications with Daniel Siegel, an attorney and current chair of the Pennsylvania Bar Association Committee on Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility. They talk through the new guidance issued by this committee and best practices for secure communications through email, smartphones, and more.

Duration:00:28:50

What Constitutes Ethical Cybersecurity for Law Firms Today?

10/20/2022
Rapid changes in cybercrime and the security that keeps it at bay have left many lawyers’ heads spinning. With so much continuous change, how do you keep up with ethical cybersecurity needs for your firm? To help lawyers understand current best practices, Sharon Nelson and John Simek talk through the must-have measures legal ethicists deem essential for all law firms and offer tips for finding cyber-insurance at an affordable price.

Duration:00:33:09

ILTACON Roars Back in 2022 – Here’s What You Missed

9/29/2022
ILTACON’s peer-driven approach strives to provide a unique experience for the legal industry with its heavy focus on education and attendee involvement. Sharon Nelson and John Simek welcome Doug Austin to debrief on ILTACON 2022. They cover highlights, lowlights, and how the conference stacks up against other legal tech events. Doug Austin is an established eDiscovery thought leader with over 30 years of experience providing eDiscovery best practices, legal technology consulting, and technical project management services to numerous commercial and government clients.

Duration:00:26:52

Ripped From the Headlines: Alex Jones and Inadvertent Waiver

8/18/2022
In the midst of Alex Jones’ defamation trial, the whole world found out that an almost unthinkable blunder had been committed by his attorneys, resulting in an inadvertent waiver of privilege that majorly impacted his case. How did this happen? What do legal professionals need to learn from this high-profile gaffe? Digital Detectives hosts Sharon Nelson and John Simek welcome Craig Ball to talk listeners through events in the Jones trial, the actions of the lawyers involved and Texas’ unique rule regarding inadvertent production, and the systems and tools all attorneys must employ to avoid such an egregious error in their own practice. Read Craig’s full blog post on the subject: Ripped From the Headlines: Alex Jones and Inadvertent Waiver. Craig Ball practices as a Special Master in electronic evidence and discovery, is a longtime adjunct professor at Texas School of Law and Tulane Law School, and writes and speaks around the world on e-discovery and computer forensics.

Duration:00:35:42

Advice for Law Firms from a Data Breach/Privacy Lawyer

7/28/2022
Studies show that over 70% of people haven’t the foggiest idea who to call first when they discover a data breach. If you’ve just realized you’re one of them, tune in! John Simek and Sharon Nelson talk with cybersecurity lawyer Beth Waller about what lawyers need to know about data breach response and how to have a proactive, compliant cybersecurity plan. Beth Waller is chair of the Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Practice at Woods Rogers.

Duration:00:30:53

How Secure is Your Law Firm’s Data?

6/23/2022
Unfortunately, data breaches are becoming a ‘when’, not ‘if’, scenario, but a proactive data protection strategy will definitely help! Sharon Nelson and John Simek talk with Peter Baumann about what businesses should do to get ahead of threat actors and develop effective responses to breaches. They discuss the risk distinctions between structured and unstructured data, talk about lawyer-specific data considerations, and explain how to assess your security needs and get the right tools for the job. Peter Baumann is CEO and founder of ActiveNav, a leading data privacy and governance software provider.

Duration:00:31:34

Revealing Stats from the 8th Annual BakerHostetler Data Security Incident Response Report

5/19/2022
Avoiding a data breach should be amongst your top priorities, and understanding threats and causes helps you improve your preventative measures. Sharon Nelson and John Simek welcome back Craig Hoffman to unpack the findings of BakerHostetler’s 2022 DSIR Report. They outline the security mishaps that just won’t go away; talk about ransomware and companies’ interactions with “reliable” vs. “unreliable” threat actors; discuss the enhancement of security through training, training, training; and much more. Craig Hoffman is a sought-after digital risk advisor who co-leads the Digital Risk Advisory and Cybersecurity team at law firm BakerHostetler. Special thanks to our sponsors CaseFleet, Clio, Embroker, and PInow.

Duration:00:22:10

Russia’s Digital Iron Curtain

4/21/2022
The online space for Russia’s civil society has been slowly closing for nearly a decade, but after the invasion in Ukraine, governmental powers quickly seized control of internet freedoms—banning and blocking at will. What does this mean for the flow of information and the future of the internet both in Russia and internationally? Digital Detectives hosts Sharon Nelson and John Simek welcome Eva Galperin to discuss perspectives on the effects of censorship, Russia’s ways and means of accomplishing its internet restrictions, and how some Russians still find ways to access independent news. Eva Galperin is Electronic Frontier Foundation's director of cybersecurity. Special thanks to our sponsors CaseFleet, Clio, and PInow.

Duration:00:24:43