Jan 24 2024 20 mins 3
Tom Fox and Jonathan Armstrong, renowned experts in cyber security, co-host the award-winning Life with GDPR. In this episode, they look at a breach of a big law.
In the wake of a recent spearphishing attack and data breach at a UK law firm, the legal community is abuzz with discussions on the responsibility of lawyers to prevent such attacks. Tom Fox, known for his critical perspective on big law firms, highlights the mistakes made by the firm in question, emphasizing the increasing concern over cyber-attacks targeting law firms and the need for timely reporting to regulatory authorities. Jonathan Armstrong, on the other hand, underscores the importance of proactive cybersecurity measures and timely reporting, commending the firm for taking immediate action but criticizing the delay in reporting the breach. Both Fox and Armstrong bring their unique perspectives shaped by their experiences in the field. Join them on this episode of the Life with GDPR podcast as they delve deeper into this topic.
Key Takeaways:
- A spearphishing Attack Leads to Data Breach
- Cybersecurity Measures for Law Firms
- The Power of Dedicated Data Protection Training
Resources:
For more information on the issues raised in this podcast, check out the Cordery Compliance News Section. For more information on Cordery Compliance, go to their website here.
Also, check out the GDPR Navigator, one of the top resources for GDPR compliance, by clicking here. Check out the Cordery Data Breach Academy here.
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