Law Firm Cybersecurity Best Practices
FREE On-Demand CLE
Course Description:
An attorney’s decision to use a computer tablet, a cloud-based service, a smartphone, a public Wi-Fi network, or a free email account in the furtherance of delivering legal services is not, in and of itself, unethical or necessarily a poor business decision. The real concern is with what the attorneys who use such tools do or don’t do with them. For example, portable devices, including backup drives, can be lost or stolen; rogue programs that capture banking passwords, encrypt your data, or steal your data can be unintentionally downloaded; and the list goes on. These breaches often result from common missteps, such as lax security procedures, falling victim to social engineering attacks, and simple ignorance of how a device works or what a program does. This ethics program will discuss various cyberattack vectors and provide practical advice on managing breach risk.
A Sampling of Attendee Takeaways:
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An awareness of the numerous ways office computer networks can be breached.
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An explanation as to why a firm’s efforts to prevent a breach can’t be left to IT support alone.
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Identification of the basic steps one must take to try to prevent a network breach, coupled with an understanding of an attorney’s ethical obligations to take such steps.
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Knowledge of how wire fraud occurs to include practical tips on how to identify and avoid these scams.
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An understanding of backup best practices in light of ransomware threats.
Course Details
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CLE Credits
Alabama CLE
Not AppliedAlaska CLE
Qualifies for 1.5 Ethics through October 07, 2027Arizona CLE
Qualifies for 1.5 Ethics through October 07, 2027Arkansas CLE
Approved for 1.5 Ethics through June 30, 2027British Columbia CPD
Self Apply for 1.5 GeneralCalifornia CLE
Approved for 1.5 Technology through October 07, 2027Colorado CLE
Approved for 1.5 Ethics through December 31, 2026Connecticut CLE
Not AppliedDelaware CLE
Approved for 0.3 Ethics, 1.2 General through October 06, 2027Florida CLE
Approved for 2.0 Technology through April 30, 2028Georgia CLE
Approved for 1.5 Ethics through December 31, 2027Hawaii CLE
Not AppliedIdaho CLE
Approved for 1.5 Ethics through October 07, 2031Illinois CLE
Not AppliedIndiana CLE
Approved for 1.5 Ethics through September 29, 2027Iowa CLE
Approved for 1.5 Ethics through October 07, 2027Kansas CLE
Approved for 1.5 Ethics through October 06, 2027Kentucky CLE
Self Apply for 1.5 GeneralLouisiana CLE
Self Apply for 1.5 GeneralMaine CLE
Approved for 1.5 General through October 06, 2028Maryland CLE
No CLE Required, 1.5 GeneralMassachusetts CLE
No CLE Required, 1.5 GeneralMichigan CLE
No CLE Required, 1.5 GeneralMinnesota CLE
Approved for 1.5 Ethics through October 07, 2028Mississippi CLE
Approved for 1.5 Ethics through July 31, 2027Missouri CLE
Does not allow On-Demand CreditMontana CLE
Approved for 1.5 Ethics through October 07, 2029Nebraska CLE
Approved for 1.5 Ethics through October 07, 2028Nevada CLE
Approved for 1.5 Ethics through December 31, 2029New Hampshire CLE
Self Apply for 1.5 General through October 07, 2029New Jersey CLE
Not AppliedNew Mexico CLE
Approved for 1.5 Ethics through October 06, 2031New York CLE
Not AppliedNorth Carolina CLE
Not AppliedNorth Dakota CLE
Self Apply for 1.5 GeneralOhio CLE
Approved for 1.5 Professional Conduct through December 31, 2027Oklahoma CLE
Self Apply for 1.5 GeneralOregon CLE
Not AppliedPennsylvania CLE
Not AppliedPuerto Rico CLE
Self Apply for 1.5 GeneralRhode Island CLE
Not AppliedSouth Carolina CLE
Approved for 1.5 Ethics through December 31, 2026South Dakota CLE
No CLE RequiredTennessee CLE
Approved for 1.5 Ethics through October 06, 2027Texas CLE
Approved for 1.5 Ethics through September 30, 2027US Virgin Islands CLE
Self Apply for 1.5 GeneralUtah CLE
Approved for 1.5 Ethics through December 31, 2026Vermont CLE
Approved for 1.5 Ethics through October 07, 2036Virginia CLE
PendingWashington CLE
Approved for 1.5 Ethics through October 06, 2031West Virginia CLE
Approved for 1.8 Ethics through October 06, 2031Wisconsin CLE
Self Apply for 1.5 General through December 31, 2027Wyoming CLE
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Presenter
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq., serves as Risk Manager at ALPS, a leading provider of insurance and risk management solutions for law firms. Since joining ALPS in 1998, Mark has worked with more than 1,200 law firms nationwide, helping attorneys identify vulnerabilities, strengthen firm operations, and reduce professional liability risks.He has presented over 700 continuing legal education (CLE) seminars across the United States and written extensively on topics including risk management, legal ethics, and cybersecurity.
A trusted voice in the legal community, Mark is a member of the State Bar of Montana and the American Bar Association and holds a J.D. from Drake University Law School. His mission is to help attorneys build safer, more resilient practices in a rapidly evolving legal environment.
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Format/Length
Format: On-Demand | Audio & Video
Length: 60 Minutes -
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