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Zero Trust Architecture

An Ethical Imperative for Lawyers

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Course Description:

Many lawyers still look at us blankly when we talk about Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA). If you don't understand what ZTA is, this CLE is for you. For years, law firms relied on perimeter security, but that model of cybersecurity has become obsolete. Now our data is often outside law firm networks, often in several cloud services, and on the personal devices of attorneys and staff who work from home. We cannot protect that which is outside our networks.

The federal government projects that it will have fully adopted ZTA by the end of 2024. In a way, the government is setting a standard for "reasonable cybersecurity" that will apply to all businesses, including law firms. And no, you can't simply buy ZTA as a product-it really is an architecture. Our experienced speakers will make ZTA understandable in this session. Law firms must adopt ZTA's "Never Trust, Always Verify" framework-sooner rather than later. 

Some of the focused discussion points include: 

  • What is Zero Trust Architecture?

  • What are reasonable cybersecurity measures that law firms should consider?

  • Is my firm ethically required to monitor for data breaches, and if so, how do we do that?

  • How can I begin to implement ZTA today?

  • What are the benefits of ZTA?

Learning Objectives:

  • Define Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) and explain how it differs from traditional perimeter-based cybersecurity models.

  • Identify key cybersecurity risks in modern legal practice environments, including remote work and cloud-based services.

  • Evaluate the ethical obligations law firms have regarding cybersecurity and data breach monitoring under professional responsibility rules.

  • Describe the core principles of ZTA, including the "Never Trust, Always Verify" approach, and how they apply to law firm operations.

 

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