Cybersecurity 101

Overview

Cybersecurity 101 for Lawyers provides legal professionals with a practical grounding in the core cybersecurity concepts they encounter in modern practice. The course spans a deliberately broad range of topics—from the mechanics of cryptography and how it underpins digital evidence, to the specific cybersecurity obligations that arise within ERISA benefit plans. Participants will also learn how to navigate data breach disputes in a mediation context and how to collaborate effectively with digital forensics experts without needing a technical background. Together, these areas reflect the cybersecurity questions that surface most frequently across litigation, advisory, and compliance work.

What you’ll learn

• ✓Explain foundational cybersecurity concepts—including cryptography and data integrity—in language relevant to legal practice
• ✓Identify the cybersecurity risks and fiduciary considerations that arise in ERISA benefit plan administration
• ✓Apply a structured framework for mediating or advising on data breach disputes between affected parties
• ✓Describe the role of digital forensics experts and how to work with them efficiently during investigations or litigation
• ✓Recognize the key legal and evidentiary issues that can arise when digital evidence is collected, preserved, or presented
• ✓Distinguish between common cyber incident scenarios and the legal obligations each may trigger for clients or organizations

Curriculum

1. 1. Mediating Data Breach Disputes

   Litigating cybersecurity and data breach disputes can become very expensive. This lesson will discuss the basics of a data breach and the traditional costs associated with a breach, before examining the issues surrounding data breach litigation, including cyber insurance claim coverage disputes. Experts will advise on the use of mediation and arbitration for resolving data breach disputes and outline what advocates, and neutrals should focus on when mediating and arbitrating such claims. Topics covered in this lesson: Survey of Recent Data Breaches Choosing to Mediate Over Litigate COVID-19 Impact on Mediation This lesson is brought to you by The Global Legal Cyber Institute, Lexeprint, and Legal Cyber Academy.

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2. 2. 10 Commandments of Cybersecurity

   This program presents to lawyers the "Ten Commandments of Cybersecurity," offering organizations and attorneys a framework to develop a cybersecurity strategy. Panelists provide an invaluable toolset for the board of directors and leadership to consider and apply when dealing with cybersecurity issues. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has left organizations particularly vulnerable as employees work from home and cyber incidents rise. Topics discussed in this lesson: 1. State of Cybersecurity in 2020 2. Cyber Incidents Against Law Firms 3. Best Practices for Managing Cybersecurity Risks This lesson is brought to you by The Global Legal Cyber Institute, Lexeprint, and Legal Cyber Academy.

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3. 3. Data Breach and Cybersecurity Issues in ERISA Benefits Plans

   This lesson explains ERISA benefit plans and cybersecurity best practices the DOL issued for those involved with ERISA benefit plans. Experts will discuss how these cybersecurity recommendations impact the scope of fiduciary obligations and best practices to protect benefit plan data, and risk mitigation considerations. The panel will also examine the scope of fiduciary obligations to prevent breaches, NIST and other industry standards, ERISA preemption of state data breach laws, and risk mitigation issues involving third-party administrators (TPAs). Different approaches are necessary when handling long-term disability claims because of varying contractual provisions. ERISA attorneys must completely understand ERISA rules, appeal procedures, and effective tactics to ensure a successful app