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How Can Your Law Firm Stay Ahead of Digital Hackers? with Jonathan Steele


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In this episode, Jonathan Steele, a Chicago-based divorce attorney and partner at Behrman LLP, shares crucial insights on cybersecurity tailored for law firms. The discussion covers prevalent digital threats like phishing attacks, business email compromises, and domain security issues. 

Jonathan stresses the importance of identifying suspicious emails, employing preventive measures such as DMARC, DKIM, and SPF records, and the vital role of modern techniques like pen testing. The conversation highlights the generational challenges in adopting security practices such as zero trust and multi-factor authentication, emphasizing the need for constant vigilance, updated security systems, and proper training. 

Practical advice on protecting sensitive client data and personal information from identity theft and data brokers is offered, alongside a recommendation for Michael Basil's 'Extreme Privacy' book. This episode provides a well-rounded approach to maintaining robust cybersecurity in the evolving digital landscape.

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Resources mentioned in this episode:

  • Extreme Privacy by Michael Bazzell


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