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Digital Detectives
by Legal Talk Network
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.
Episodes
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INTRODUCING: For the Innocent Season 3 | Amanda Knox, JJ Velasquez, and More
Hosted by Michael Semanchik, For the Innocent exposes the shocking reality of wrongful convictions through raw, first-person stories from the exonerated. Season 3 returns September 9th featuring powerful accounts from Amanda Knox, JJ Velasquez, Bruce Lisker— three exonerees whose names have…
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INTRODUCING: Leading the Bar
Bar presidents share strategies, tools and insights for attorneys growing into leadership roles. Learn from real stories of growth, crisis management, and innovation in NCBP’s Leading the Bar podcast. Listen monthly for compelling stories the next generation of lawyer-leaders can use to develop...
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10 Startling Cybersecurity Statistics and What They Mean for the Future of Law Firms
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…
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Enhancing Law Firm Cybersecurity: The Ten Most Important Steps
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...
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Bad Tech Habits Your Firm Needs to Break
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...
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Seven Use Cases Where AI can be a Hero to Digital Forensics
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...
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Generative AI and ChatGPT: Why the Legal Industry Needs to “Brace for Impact”
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…
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Threats to Your Law Firm: Insiders and Outsiders
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...
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BakerHostetler’s Data Security Incident Response Report Released
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…
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E-Discovery Disrupted by the AI Revolution
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,...
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Dean Andy Perlman on the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Law Schools
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…
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ITRC’s 17th Annual Data Breach Report Reveals Near-Record Number of Breaches
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...
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It’s a Good Time for a Cybersecurity Checkup
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...
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Holidays and Weekends: Prime Time for Cyberattacks
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...
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The Ethics of Communicating with Your Clients and Using Your Smartphone
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...
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What Constitutes Ethical Cybersecurity for Law Firms Today?
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...
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ILTACON Roars Back in 2022 – Here’s What You Missed
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...
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Ripped From the Headlines: Alex Jones and Inadvertent Waiver
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...
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Advice for Law Firms from a Data Breach/Privacy Lawyer
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…
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How Secure is Your Law Firm’s Data?
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.…
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Revealing Stats from the 8th Annual BakerHostetler Data Security Incident Response Report
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...
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Russia’s Digital Iron Curtain
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...
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Cybersecurity: A Lawyer’s Ethical Duty to Read the News
Lawyers need to stay up on cybersecurity news to understand both the current threats and the mistakes made by others. Failure to keep up could eventually result in a breach! Sharon Nelson and John Simek discuss this topic with Lucien Pera to learn more about lawyers’ ethical responsibilities for...
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ITRC’s 2021 Data Breach Report: Sobering Stats
The overall number of data compromises is up 68% over 2020. Now, more than ever, attorneys must take action to protect themselves and their law firms. John Simek and Sharon Nelson welcome James E. Lee of the Identity Theft Resource Center to discuss the findings of his organization’s 2021 Data...
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2022: What’s White Hot in Cybersecurity?
Cybersecurity keeps changing at an ever-quickening pace, and, really, it’s probably going to stay that way. Sharon Nelson and John Simek welcome friend and cybersecurity expert David G. Ries to discuss some of the major happenings of the past year and what we should expect for 2022. David gives…
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Law Firms, Take Notice: The US is Cracking Down on Ransomware Gangs
Our government has been earnestly campaigning against ransomware and cybercriminals — seizing cryptocurrency, offering bounties, and issuing frequent alerts. Sharon Nelson and John Simek talk with Ariel Parnes about the tactics involved in this war on ransomware, implications for lawyers, the...
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Why are Businesses, Including Law Firms, So Vulnerable to Ransomware?
The stats are in, and law firms are truly ill-equipped to combat ransomware. So, what should they do? Sharon and John welcome David White of Axio to talk about his company’s 2021 State of Ransomware Preparedness Report. David talks about their key findings and offers a back-to-basics approach…
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The SANS Institute and Cybersecurity Careers
More than half a million jobs in cybersecurity go unfilled each year, showing a major need for more individuals to enter this ever-growing field. Think you might be up to the challenge? John and Sharon talk with Rob Lee about training available through the SANS Institute and the current hottest...
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Planning Your Cybersecurity Budget for 2022
Prevention is key when it comes to cybersecurity, and lawyers simply can’t afford to skimp on security technologies. Sharon and John talk with expert Sherri Davidoff about growing cyber threats and the changing nature of attack tactics. They discuss the impacts of these new developments on…
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Ten Tips for Better ESI Expert Reports from Craig Ball
ESI expert reports can be critical to presenting a case, but lawyers all know these reports are sometimes so complicated or jargon-filled that all the non-experts struggle to comprehend them. That’s not how it should be! Digital Detectives Sharon Nelson and John Simek welcome Craig Ball to…
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Top 10 Tips: Effective Cybersecurity Awareness Training for Law Firm Employees
With cyber threats and their respective defenses evolving at an ever-quickening pace, ongoing and frequent cybersecurity training is a must for today’s law firms. With some of the recent major cybersecurity events in mind, Sharon and John offer practical examples and training tips for improving...
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Cybersecurity Priorities for President Biden
Lawyer and cybersecurity expert Stewart Baker examines the president’s current plans for our nation’s most pressing cyber concerns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Occam’s Razor — A SolarWinds Perspective for Law Firms
Jeffrey Wells explains the SolarWinds hack and cybersecurity questions law firms should be asking in the wake of this massive attack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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2021 Update: Security Assessments and Penetration Testing for Law Firms
Sharon Nelson and John Simek offer insights into which types of security evaluations lawyers should consider for their law firms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Clio’s Legal Trends Report 2020: A Look Into the Future of Law
Clio COO George Psiharis talks through this year’s trends and the sweeping transformative effect COVID-19 has had on the legal profession. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Ransomware Surges: What Law Firms Need to Know
Attorney and cybersecurity expert Ted Kobus addresses the rapid increase in ransomware incidents in 2020 and explains what law firms should do in the event of an attack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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“Zooming” Into 2021 with Audio/Video Discovery
Doug Austin and Brett Burney give best practice tips for audio and video discovery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Perils of Biometric Information: Relevant Laws and Insurance Coverage for Biometric Lawsuits
Judy Selby gives a comprehensive overview of the many uses and risks associated with biometric information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Penetration Tests and Cybersecurity Assessments: What Lawyers Need to Know
Cybersecurity expert Mike Maschke explains how penetration tests help lawyers protect themselves by identifying weak points in their security systems. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Battle Against COVID-19: How eDiscovery Software is Playing a Role
Maura Grossman discusses how TAR is used by medical researchers to support their efforts to understand and treat COVID-19. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Work-At-Home and Remote Access – It’s Time for a Security Review
David Ries gives an overview of work-at-home and remote access best practices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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eDiscovery Before and After COVID-19: What to Expect
Doug Austin surveys the current state of the eDiscovery industry and discusses emerging trends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Securing Microsoft Windows and Microsoft 365
Ben Schorr shares tips for improving security in Microsoft products. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Coronavirus and Working Remotely: What You Need to Know
John Simek and Sharon Nelson answer lawyers’ frequently asked questions about how to work remotely and securely. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The 2019 Data Breach Numbers Are In – What Are They and What Do They Mean for 2020?
David Ries breaks down the trends in The Identity Theft Resource Center’s 2019 End-of-Year Data Breach Report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Intersection of Ethics and Artificial Intelligence
Michael Mills surveys the landscape of AI and its ethical implications within the practice of law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The EDRM’s Mary Mack & Kaylee Walstad Unplugged
Mary Mack and Kaylee Walstad share updates on EDRM’s current projects and plans for the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Why the Cloud is the New Electricity–and What it Means to Lawyers
Andy Wilson discusses the cloud revolution’s impacts on legal professionals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dos and Don'ts of a 30(b)(6) Witness Deposition
Tom O’Connor offers tips for handling common problems surrounding 30(b)(6) witness depositions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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How Lawyers Collect and Properly Authenticate Evidence from the Web
Brett Burney outlines best practices for preserving and producing online evidence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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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