Cyber(in)security Conference
by University of South Carolina School of Law's Cybersecurity Legal Taskforce
The Cyber(in)security Conference is an annual event organized by the University of South Carolina School of Law's Cybersecurity Legal Taskforce. This conference aims to equip lawyers, business owners, and information technology professionals with the knowledge and tools necessary to protect themselves from cyberattacks.
Key topics covered at the conference include ransomware, cyber insurance, business email compromise, artificial intelligence, third-party vendor risks, and the California Consumer Privacy Act. Sessions feature insights from experts such as Maneesha Mithal from the Federal Trade Commission and Daniel Sutherland from the Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.
Attendees have the opportunity to engage in practical exercises, such as tabletop simulations led by cybersecurity specialists, to enhance their incident response strategies. The conference also provides networking opportunities with professionals across various sectors, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing.
This event is ideal for legal professionals, business leaders, and IT specialists seeking to stay informed about the latest cybersecurity threats and best practices. By attending, participants can enhance their ability to safeguard sensitive information and maintain compliance with evolving regulations.
Speakers(9)
Abigail Oliver
Assistant Vice President of Cyber Underwriting at AXIS Capital
Abigail Oliver discussed how quickly expenses can mount after a breach, including costs for forensics, public relations, legal advice, lost income, and business interruption.
Andrea DeField
Associate at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
Andrea DeField pointed out that many policies don’t cover breaches involving an employee’s personal device and advised companies to ensure there isn’t a BYOD exclusion.
Andrew Arruda
Co-founder and CEO at ROSS Intelligence
Andrew Arruda talked about ways artificial intelligence can perform tasks that save lawyers from hours of tedium, emphasizing that AI is not going to replace lawyers but will lead to more jobs in law.
Daniel Sutherland
Chief Counsel at Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Daniel Sutherland discussed CISA’s responsibilities and the emerging threats it’s working to address, including supply chain risk, election security, and the conflict between law and technology.
Greg Michaels
Cyber Specialist at Kroll
Greg Michaels noted that gaps are almost always uncovered during a tabletop exercise and emphasized that part of the point of doing them is to find the gaps and work to correct them.
Isaiah Jensen
Cyber Specialist at Kroll
Isaiah Jensen led a tabletop exercise discussing the importance of having an offline backup that’s easily accessible and emphasized that key decisions during an attack should be business decisions, not IT decisions.
Joe DePaul
Head of FINEX Cyber/E&O, North America at Willis Towers Watson
Joe DePaul highlighted the prevalence of misinformation in cyber insurance and emphasized the importance of consulting lawyers early and often when considering coverage needs and reviewing policy terms.
Keith Novack
Cyber Specialist at Kroll
Keith Novack reviewed the protocols to follow after a cyberattack is detected, emphasizing that the incident response plan must be accessible and clear, and arrangements with third-parties should always be set in advance.
Maneesha Mithal
Associate Director at Federal Trade Commission’s Division of Privacy and Identity Theft
Maneesha Mithal reviewed some of the 60 enforcement actions the FTC has pursued and explained the policy work her organization undertakes, involving education and advocacy, leading to studies, recommendations, and testimony before Congress.
Event Details
- Date
- April 1, 2019
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Columbia, United States
- University of South Carolina School of Law
- Audience
- Legal professionals, business leaders, IT specialists