Cyber Law Revolution

Send us Fan Mail Ep. 77 of the Cyber Law Revolution is live!  In this episode, we discuss how China is on the offensive with the cyber war and trying to position itself in our critical infrastructure for future conflicts.  Scary scenario and one we need to keep a close eye on. As always, keep the questions, calls, and comments coming - call me at 410-917-5189 or e-mail me at spollock@mcdonaldhopki...

Send us Fan Mail Ep. 76 of the Cyber Law Revolution is Live!   In this episode, Anthony Hess, CEO and Co-Owner of Asceris, drops by to discuss the differences in the DFIR and insurance world when comparing the US to the UK, along with lots of great insight into the industry!   Keep the questions and calls coming - 410-917-5189 or spollock@mcdonaldhopkins.com.   Enjoy!

Send us Fan Mail Ep. 75 of the Cyber Law Revolution is live!   In this episode, we discuss the Video Privacy Protection Act and other privacy laws and how plaintiff attorneys are using these old privacy laws to bring new lawsuits based on the emerging website tracking technologies.    Keep the questions, calls, and comments coming - 410-917-5189 or spollock@mcdonaldhopkins.com   Enjoy!

Send us Fan Mail Ep. 74 of the Cyber Law Revolution is live! In this episode, we discuss the attacks against MGM and Caesars, the different approaches both took to response, the implications, and the lessons we learn. I will give you a hint: prepare, prepare, prepare! Keep the questions and calls coming! 410-917-5189 or spollock@mcdonaldhopkins.com

Send us Fan Mail Ep. 74 of the Cyber Law Revolution is live!   In light of MoveIT, we revisit the importance of developing and testing an incident response plan and performing vendor due diligence in this episode.   We discuss how organizations need to go a step further and ask, "Who are the friends of our friends." Specifically, who are our vendors working with, and what due diligence i...

Send us Fan Mail Ep. 73 of the Cyber Law Revolution is live!    We are thrilled to have Larry Baldino, President of Cyber, Technology, and Professional Liability at Dual Commercial, on the show.     In this episode, Larry brings his industry knowledge regarding the importance of cultivating trust with insureds before an incident, the future of the cyber market, and what SMBs need to be thinking ab...

Send us Fan Mail Ep. 72 of the Cyber Law Revolution Podcast is live!    In this episode, we are joined by Perry Tsao, head of claims, and Rueben Medina, head of security of Elpha Secure, to talk about the benefits of working with your insurer to see behind the “iceberg” and get better protected.  You won’t want to miss it! Keep the questions and calls coming. Call me at 410-917-5189 or e-mail me a...

Send us Fan Mail Ep. 71 of the Cyber Law Revolution is live! I am thrilled to have Margaux Weinraub of Graham Company and Alexandra Bretschneider of Johnson, Kendall, & Johnson join the Show!   Margaux and Alexandra provide deep insight into the role of a cyber broker, the current state of the market, the war exclusion, and how to become insurable.    You won't want to miss it!   Keep the...

Send us Fan Mail Ep. 70 of the Cyber Law Revolution Podcast is live!    ALERT ALERT ALERT    In this episode, we discuss the how MoveIT experienced a zero-day vulnerability attack and the steps companies need to take NOW to protect themselves!    Specifically, if you use MoveIT:  1. Implement the patch or mitigation.  2. Contact your cyber insurer and or a breach coach (especially if you do not ha...

Send us Fan Mail Ep. 69 of the Cyber Law Revolution is live! In this episode, we dive into the DOJ and the FBI placing a bounty on the central figure beyond the development and deployment of the Hive, LockBit, and Babuk ransomware variants. We also discuss how this further demonstrates close cooperation between these groups. Keep those questions, calls, comments, etc. coming – 410-917-5189 or spol...

Send us Fan Mail Ep. 68 of the Cyber Law Revolution is live!    In this episode, we discuss the good and bad of media coverage during and after a cyber incident or data breach. Specifically, we dive into how the media helps push out information and can also be a tool for the threat actors and cyber criminals to extort further companies, hospitals, schools, non-profits, etc.     You won't want...

Send us Fan Mail Ep. 67 of the Cyber Law Revolution is live! In this episode, we discuss HHS and OCR shifting resources to handle the influx of complaint under HIPAA and HITECH, and what this means for organizations subject to these acts! Keep the questions, calls, comments, etc. coming - 410-917-5189 or spollock@mcdonaldhopkins.com.

Send us Fan Mail Ep. 66 of the Cyber Law Revolution is live! In this episode, we continue our conversation about data breach class action lawsuits and how they have become widespread and rampant.  You won't want to miss it! Keep the calls and questions coming - 410-917-5189 or spollock@mcdonaldhopkins.com

Send us Fan Mail Ep. 64 of the Cyber Law Revolution Podcast is live! In this episode, we discuss the FBI’s takedown of the Hive’s website and the new privacy and cybersecurity laws coming out in 2023! Keep those questions and comments coming! Call me at 410-917-5189 or e-mail me at spollock@mcdonaldhopkins.com! Enjoy!

Send us Fan Mail Ep. 64 of the Cyber Law Revolution Podcast is live! In this episode, we dive into India's amended data protection law, the 6 hour reporting requirement, and the expansive scope of the law. You won't want to miss it! Enjoy!

Send us Fan Mail Ep. 63 of the Cyber Law Revolution is live!    In this episode, Sean Bowen, Esq., from McDonald Hopkins, joins the show to discuss pixels, why they are forefront in the privacy realm, and the recent HHS/OCR guidance.   Trust me, you don't want to miss it!   Keep the questions, calls, etc., coming. Call me at 410-917-5189 or e-mail me at spollock@mcdonaldhopkins.com.

Send us Fan Mail Episode 62 of the Cyber Law Revolution is live! We do a joint episode with Felicia King and Breakfast Bytes. In the episode we dive into current trends, what to expect moving forward, and third-party risk management! Keep the questions and calls coming! 410-917-5189 or spollock@mcdonaldhopkins.com Enjoy!

Send us Fan Mail Ep. 61 of the Cyber Law Revolution is live! THE INVASION OF THE MCDONALD HOPKINS DP TEAM (or at least some of them!)!  In this episode, we are joined by Sanjana Palla, Kelly Campbell, Heather Shumaker, Stephen Robison, and Meghan Collins, all cybersecurity and privacy attorneys at McDonald Hopkins!  Each provides inside information on why they decided to pursue a career in cyber a...

Send us Fan Mail Ep. 60 of the Cyber Law Revolution is live! Thrilled to have Linda Comerford, AVP of Cyber Services and Incident Response at AmTrust, joins the show to talk about the claims process, how to become a more attractive insured, and common missteps during a cyber claim! You won't want to miss it! Keep the questions and calls coming! 410-917-5189 or spollock@mcdonaldhopkins.com

Send us Fan Mail Ep. 59 of the Cyber Law Revolution is live! In this episode, we dive into the FBI's IC3 2021 report and discuss the trends that the FBI found in 2021 related to cybercrime. Some great insight and facts that you won't want to miss! Keep the questions and calls coming! Call me at 410-917-5189 or e-mail me at spollock@mcdonaldhopkins.com.

Send us Fan Mail Ep. 58 of the Cyber Law Revolution is live! ALERT! Microsoft just announced two new zero day vulnerabilities! Buckle up and get a head of the threat! Prepare, Prepare, Prepare! Keep the questions, calls, comments coming - call me at 410-917-5189 or e-mail me at spollock@mcdonaldhopkins.com. Enjoy!

Send us Fan Mail Ep. 57 of the Cyber Law Revolution is live. In this episode, we dive into the importance of performing cyber and privacy due diligence related to M and A transactions. This is an emerging and important area of M and A law that we will continue to see impact deals in the future! As always, keep those questions and calls coming. Call me at 410-917-5189 or e-mail at spollock@mcdonald...

Send us Fan Mail Ep. 56 of the Cyber Law Revolution is live! In this episode, we discuss Lockbit getting hit by a DDoS attack, the potential legal implications of the group launching the attack against Lockbit, and Lockbit incorporating DDoS attacks into their arsenal! Great stuff that you won’t want to miss!  Keep the questions, calls, and comments coming –410-917-5189, spollock@mcdonaldhopkins.c...

Send us Fan Mail Ep. 55 of the Cyber Law Revolution Podcast is live! Cybersecurity, data security, and privacy laws are the fast-moving and evolving regulations in the country.  Don’t blink, or you will miss an amendment or change existing law.  The NYDFS demonstrated just that in a recent draft amendment to its already strict cybersecurity law.  In this episode, we do a nerdy dive into the new pr...

Send us Fan Mail Ep. 54 of the Cyber Law Revolution is live! In this episode, we discuss the potential advent of a federal privacy law - the American Data Privacy and Protection Act (ADPPA) - and its impact on nationwide privacy standards. Also, we dive into Florida banning ransom payments for public entities. You won't want to miss it!  Keep those questions, calls, comments, etc. coming - 41...