Check out episode 23 of the Barclay Damon Live podcast Cyber Sip™, during which host Kevin Szczepanski speaks with Ruth Promislow, a partner at Bennett Jones LLP, one of Canada’s top business law firms. A thought leader in the data-protection, privacy, and security space, Ruth joins Kevin for a lively conversation, starting with the basics: what does a US business with operations, customers, or employees in Canada need to do to comply with Canadian law? Then Ruth covers what constitutes personal information in Canada versus the US definition. Listen in for lots of valuable cross-border information.

Host Kevin Szczepanski is back with a new season of the Barclay Damon Live podcast Cyber Sip™. Listen to episode 22 as Kevin welcomes Bill Prohn, director of information technology for Dopkins & Company, an accounting and consulting firm, as well as the managing director of Dopkins System Consultants, an affiliate focused on technology. Bill is also a self-described cyber evangelist, who for years has urged people to try new technology and now advises with absolute conviction that cybersecurity is the underpinning for businesses. As we enter October and Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Kevin and Bill take a look at the month’s theme as described by the Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), an agency of the US Department of Homeland Security, focusing on four key messages CISA has delineated. Tune in, and stay tuned for new episodes coming soon.

Join host Kevin Szczepanski for episode 21 of Barclay Damon Live: Cyber Sip™. Kevin and guest Lizzie Cookson, director of incident response for ransomware remediation firm Coveware, offer an informative and wide-ranging discussion of Lizzie’s work, which includes data-driven profiling of ransomware actors to both predict their patterns and achieve better outcomes for victims. They also talk about how ransomware threats have evolved over the last few years and how they continue to evolve. Kevin and Lizzie then delve into possible results after a ransomware attack. Considering all the factors involved, Lizzie recommends that, when it comes to strategy, companies emphasize resilience over prevention. Listen in for more insights.

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Host Kevin Szczepanski of Barclay Damon Live: Cyber Sip™ is back with Yosha DeLong, senior vice president and global head of cyber for Mosaic Insurance, to continue their discussion on the past, present, and future of cyber coverage. Kevin and Yosha consider the quickly shifting landscape, including hot topics carriers, underwriters, and policyholders are exploring. They cover what is included in policies, what is not, and how various policies may be worded (it can be difficult to find clarity). Kevin and Yosha agree that risk is increasing—and while the market is tightening, the industry response is expansion. Listen in to hear how underwriters are thinking about coverage in key areas to enable policyholders to manage their ever-increasing risks.

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On this episode of Barclay Damon Live: Cyber Sip™, Barclay Damon colleague Nick DiCesare joins host Kevin Szczepanski to continue their conversation from Episode 17 about how companies can reduce their risk if and when they experience a data breach or other negative cyber event. Nick introduces his “wave” theory of data breach or ransomware incidents; from his experience as a breach response coach, Nick has noticed a pattern of post-incident activities repeatedly cresting and then subsiding. Reiterating some information from their previous conversation—such as preparedness, cyber insurance, and knowing your data—they dive deeper into the breach scenario, touching on additional cybersecurity elements that business owners and companies should keep top of mind.

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Host Kevin Szczepanski of Barclay Damon: Live Cyber Sip™ introduces another leader in the cybersecurity world: Yosha DeLong, senior vice president and global head of cyber for Mosaic Insurance, a NexGen global specialty lines insurer. Yosha’s 25-plus years of experience managing liability, professional, and cyber lines make her the perfect guest for episode 18, where she helps Kevin continue his exploration of cyber risk coverage, touching on its history, its shift from a “do we need it?” to a “gotta have it” product, and how Yosha helps educate those who, despite evidence to the contrary, may still not be convinced. And it’s only going to become more imperative, she says. Listen in for more.

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In episode 17 of Barclay Damon Live: Cyber Sip, host Kevin Szczepanski welcomes first-time guest and Barclay Damon colleague Nick DiCesare to discuss “Four Keys to Prepare for a Data Breach.” Nick, who serves as co-leader of the Barclay Damon Cybersecurity Team along with Kevin and past guest Charles Nerko, frequently counsels clients on best practices to securely maintain electronically stored information. He’s also a “breach coach,” essentially quarterbacking for clients during data breaches and other cyber incidents. In this informative chat, Nick and Kevin break down the basics that can help businesses be better prepared for the inevitable breach. Listen to learn more.

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In episode 16 of Barclay Damon Live: Cyber Sip, host Kevin Szczepanski welcomes back Laura Zaroski, managing director of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.’s Law Firms Group, to continue their discussion about the cyber-insurance environment for law firms. They pick up where they left off in episode 14 (available here) with a discussion about the types of cyber coverage law firms should look for. They also address the complex question of whether a firm should purchase ransomware coverage since much of the current best practice is not to pay ransom. Laura gives a valuable reminder of the many free resources available on her company’s website and other sites to help inform shoppers in this market. Listen in for more.

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In episode 15 of Barclay Damon Live: Cyber Sip, host Kevin Szczepanski welcomes back Drew McNichol, HEALTHeLINK’s director of technology and information security officer. They discuss the differences between the skillsets required for IT versus cybersecurity (there is some overlap), the benefits of using a security dashboard, and some of the ways companies can develop a real culture of compliance, from governance, policies, and procedures to the role individual employees play. Does the fact that you’re certified mean you have a strong information security program? Listen in to learn more.

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In episode 14 of Barclay Damon Live: Cyber Sip, host Kevin Szczepanski introduces listeners to Laura Zaroski, managing director of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.’s Law Firms Group, to discuss the increasingly competitive environment of cyber insurance specifically for law firms. After addressing the questions of why bad actors target law firms and what the American Bar Association’s rules are around professional conduct vis a vis technology and security, Kevin and Laura get into the nitty gritty of what types of risks law firms face and the most frequent types of claims they file. Laura then shares her experience about law firm applications to carriers for insurance. What are underwriters looking for on those applications? Listen in to learn more.

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