In this episode, Jonathan Steele, a Chicago-based divorce attorney and partner at Behrman LLP, shares crucial insights on cybersecurity tailored for law firms. The discussion covers prevalent digital threats like phishing attacks, business email compromises, and domain security issues.
Jonathan stresses the importance of identifying suspicious emails, employing preventive measures such as DMARC, DKIM, and SPF records, and the vital role of modern techniques like pen testing. The conversation highlights the generational challenges in adopting security practices such as zero trust and multi-factor authentication, emphasizing the need for constant vigilance, updated security systems, and proper training.
Practical advice on protecting sensitive client data and personal information from identity theft and data brokers is offered, alongside a recommendation for Michael Basil's 'Extreme Privacy' book. This episode provides a well-rounded approach to maintaining robust cybersecurity in the evolving digital landscape.
Jonathan gives listeners actionable tips on:
00:00 Intro
01:50 Common Cyber Threats to Law Firms
02:59 Recognizing and Handling Phishing Attempts
08:18 Email Security and Domain Protection
12:47 Updating IT Practices for Modern Security
14:07 Challenges with Legacy IT Systems
17:34 Legal Implications of Cybersecurity
18:15 Personal vs. Business Cybersecurity
19:04 Reputation and Legal Risks
21:25 Evolving Threat Landscape
23:34 Book Recommendation
29:58 Ongoing Cybersecurity Practices
31:17 Final Takeaways and Conclusion
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Extreme Privacy by Michael Bazzell
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https://conroycreativecounsel.com In this episode, Jonathan Steele, a Chicago-based divorce attorney and partner at Behrman LLP, shares crucial insights on cybersecurity tailored for law firms. The discussion covers prevalent digital threats like phishing attacks, business email compromises, and domain security issues.
Jonathan stresses the importance of identifying suspicious emails, employing preventive measures such as DMARC, DKIM, and SPF records, and the vital role of modern techniques like pen testing. The conversation highlights the generational challenges in adopting security practices such as zero trust and multi-factor authentication, emphasizing the need for constant vigilance, updated security systems, and proper training.
Practical advice on protecting sensitive client data and personal information from identity theft and data brokers is offered, alongside a recommendation for Michael Basil's 'Extreme Privacy' book. This episode provides a well-rounded approach to maintaining robust cybersecurity in the evolving digital landscape.
Jonathan gives listeners actionable tips on:
00:00 Intro
01:50 Common Cyber Threats to Law Firms
02:59 Recognizing and Handling Phishing Attempts
08:18 Email Security and Domain Protection
12:47 Updating IT Practices for Modern Security
14:07 Challenges with Legacy IT Systems
17:34 Legal Implications of Cybersecurity
18:15 Personal vs. Business Cybersecurity
19:04 Reputation and Legal Risks
21:25 Evolving Threat Landscape
23:34 Book Recommendation
29:58 Ongoing Cybersecurity Practices
31:17 Final Takeaways and Conclusion
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Extreme Privacy by Michael Bazzell
Connect with Jonathan here:
Instagram
Twitter
LinkedIn
Facebook
https://steelefamlaw.com
Connect with me
Instagram
Pinterest
Facebook
Twitter
Karin on Twitter
Karin on LinkedIn
Conroy Creative Counsel on Facebook
https://conroycreativecounsel.com In this episode, Jonathan Steele, a Chicago-based divorce attorney and partner at Behrman LLP, shares crucial insights on cybersecurity tailored for law firms. The discussion covers prevalent digital threats like phishing attacks, business email compromises, and domain security issues.
Jonathan stresses the importance of identifying suspicious emails, employing preventive measures such as DMARC, DKIM, and SPF records, and the vital role of modern techniques like pen testing. The conversation highlights the generational challenges in adopting security practices such as zero trust and multi-factor authentication, emphasizing the need for constant vigilance, updated security systems, and proper training.
Practical advice on protecting sensitive client data and personal information from identity theft and data brokers is offered, alongside a recommendation for Michael Basil's 'Extreme Privacy' book. This episode provides a well-rounded approach to maintaining robust cybersecurity in the evolving digital landscape.
Jonathan gives listeners actionable tips on:
- 00:00 Intro
- 01:50 Common Cyber Threats to Law Firms
- 02:59 Recognizing and Handling Phishing Attempts
- 08:18 Email Security and Domain Protection
- 12:47 Updating IT Practices for Modern Security
- 14:07 Challenges with Legacy IT Systems
- 17:34 Legal Implications of Cybersecurity
- 18:15 Personal vs. Business Cybersecurity
- 19:04 Reputation and Legal Risks
- 21:25 Evolving Threat Landscape
- 23:34 Book Recommendation
- 29:58 Ongoing Cybersecurity Practices
- 31:17 Final Takeaways and Conclusion
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