Tech Talk: Guarding Your Firm
Event Details
Credits:
- CLM® Application Credit for Functional Specialists: 1 hour(s) in Operations Management (OM)
- CLM® Recertification Credit: 1 hour(s) in the subject area of Operations Management (OM)
Note: Lunch will be provided.
About the Event:
Business Email Compromise (BEC) is one of the most pressing and costly cyber threats targeting law firms today. In this insightful webinar, we’ll walk through real-world examples of BEC attacks and expose the sophisticated tactics scammers use to defraud firms. From fraudulent invoice schemes and CEO impersonation to attorney impersonation during high-stakes cases, you’ll learn how cyber criminals compromise accounts and target sensitive data.
More importantly, we’ll explore the cutting-edge solutions specifically designed for law firms, helping you safeguard against these threats. With Afinety’s legal IT expertise, this session will provide actionable strategies to protect your firm’s finances, sensitive information and reputation. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve and keep your firm secure.
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the Anatomy of BEC Attacks: Learn how common BEC schemes like fraudulent invoices, CEO fraud and attorney impersonation unfold, and the tactics scammers use to infiltrate law firms.
- Identify Vulnerabilities in Your Firm’s Email Systems: Recognize the warning signs of account compromise and data theft that can lead to devastating financial and reputational damage.
- Safeguard Sensitive Data Beyond Financial Assets: Discover why attackers often target sensitive data rather than just money and implement strategies to protect your firm’s most valuable information.
- Implement Tailored Cyber Security Solutions for Law Firms: Explore cutting-edge tools and strategies designed specifically for legal practices to defend against BEC and other cyber threats.
- Develop Proactive Measures to Prevent Future Attacks: Learn actionable steps to enhance your firm’s security posture, from staff training to technical safeguards, ensuring your firm stays ahead of evolving threats.
About the Speakers:
C.M. “Mo” Blake III
Client Executive, Afinety
C.M. “Mo” Blake III has been supporting ALA Chapters around the country for 12+ years, has 24 years of law firm operations and eDiscovery experience and has built his reputation in the field as a trusted advisor that can “solve something.” Mo is the representative for Afinety, a Silver-level Business Partner with PSALA.
Bill Sorenson
Vice President of Products, Afinety
Bill Sorenson leverages his 25+ years of experience moving organizations to the cloud and leading businesses to secure environments as a senior technology leader. With a passion for cloud technology, Bill leads the professional services team in helping deliver robust, cost effective and compliant solutions to law firms, allowing firms to meet and exceed their goals.