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Cybersecurity needs faster, seamless public-private collaboration, say cyber experts
Automated defences protected the government from 2.3-trillion cyber attacks in the last year, or an average of 6.3 billion a day.
January 4, 2024 | Local, Large Corporations, Defence and Security
Ban ransomware payments, Emsisoft urges governments | IT World Canada News
A major cybersecurity company is urging governments to forbid all organizations in their countries from paying ransomware gangs, arguing it would at least make crooks shift from hitting critical infrastructure providers such as hospitals, utilities and schools. Emsisoft made the plea Monday in releasing final -- and record -- ransomware numbers for 2023 for the
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Il est temps de réfléchir aux procédures de confidentialité de votre organisation
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Technology, privacy and cybersecurity summit
Legal insights for a digital age Norton Rose Fulbright invites you to watch our Technology, Privacy and Cybersecurity Summit on-demand. Join our speakers from across the country for panel discussions on current trends and legal best practices. The program provided thought-provoking discussions and practical takeaways that organizations from all industries can learn from and implement. Watch now Sessions Risks in technology contracting As businesses continue to engage in digital transformation, they are relying more and more on outsourcing and technology procurement for additional resources and expertise. This session will focus on risk management in technology contracts and related legal implications. Commercial risk allocation in technology contracts, including trends in liability caps and indemnities Risks relating to intellectual property in technology contracts, including protecting IP assets and third-party infringement · Disputes and potential damages stemming from technology contracts Moderator Liana Di Giorgio, Senior Associate, Norton Rose Fulbright, Toronto Panelists Janet Grove, K.C., Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright, Vancouver Fahad Siddiqui, Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright, Toronto Nikita Stepin, Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright, Montréal Cross-border and inter-company data transfer Where integration occurs, the data follows. With the G7 countries recently discussing ways for easier data sharing across borders, what could this mean for all the personal information that has been collected? This session will cover the impact of data sharing between companies and across borders as well as associated risks and mitigation strategies. Operationalizing data sharing Best practices from a privacy standpoint Implications and lessons learned from recent cases Moderator Suzie Suliman, Associate, Norton Rose Fulbright, Toronto Panelists Andrew McCoomb, Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright, Toronto Alexis Kerr, Counsel, Norton Rose Fulbright, Vancouver Al Hounsell, Senior Innovation Lawyer, Norton Rose Fulbright, Toronto Third-party breach: Not my breach, but is it my problem? Clients are often prepared for cyberattacks to their own systems, but what happens when a third-party vendor has been breached? This session will cover the obligations and best practices for navigating a cyber incident, with a particular focus on third-party breaches. Cybersecurity preparedness Best practices when responding to a third-party breach Insurance considerations Moderator Shreya Gupta, Associate, Norton Rose Fulbright, Toronto Panelists Maya Angenot, Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright, Montréal John Cassell, Partner, Canadian Co-Head of Information Governance, Privacy and Cybersecurity, Norton Rose Fulbright, Calgary Wesley Robinson, Risk Advisor, Iridium Risk Services Inc., Calgary Watch now 2022 Technology, Privacy and Cybersecurity Summit (on24.com)