Biscom Webinar to Focus on Hidden Threats to Law Firm Digital Security

Webinar, featuring Jeffrey Brandt and Biscom’s Charles Magliato, Scheduled for January 25 at 12 pm ET

Chelmsford, MA January 4, 2012 – Law firms face the risk of data breaches every day, thanks to common tools such as e-mail and practices such as software configurations.  On Wednesday, January 25 at 12 pm ET, Biscom’s Charles Magliato and Jeffrey Brandt, Editor of the Pinhawk Law Technology Daily Digest, consultant and a former Chief Information and Knowledge Officer, will examine these risks in a webinar titled, “Because Knowing is Half the Battle – A Discussion about Law Firm Security.”   

The complimentary webinar will cover vulnerabilities that stem from the proliferation of mobile devices, the consumerization of technology and cloud computing.  It is open for registration for all legal professionals interested in identifying and correcting practices that can contribute to data breaches.

“Oftentimes, convenience trumps security when it comes to technology. However, something as simple as sending an e-mail or using a cloud-based storage service can significantly contribute to the unintentional release of confidential information,” said Brandt, who has more than 25 years of experience in the field of legal automation and is a former board member of the International Legal Technology Association.  

“Legal organizations may focus on preventing data breaches, but some of the standard ways of sharing information such as social security numbers or medical records can open them up to noncompliance with government regulations,” said Magliato, Legal Program Director for Biscom.

The webinar’s discussion points include: 

• A review of high-profile data breaches  experienced by law firms, corporations and government agencies
• Culture and technology pressures that contribute to increased risks
• The increasing demands of both national and state government regulations
• How  employees, clients, and vendors  contribute to data breaches
• Current and emerging security best practices

The webinar will also include an overview of the latest in document exchange technology designed to improve collaboration and secure the transfer of confidential data. Register at https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/614341048.

About the Speakers

Jeffrey Brandt is a former Chief Information and Knowledge Officer with more than 25 years of experience in the field of legal automation. He has worked with geographically distributed organizations in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom on information and knowledge management.  Jeffrey is also a former Board of Directors member of the International Legal Technology Association (ILTA). He is a frequent educational speaker at regional and national user, trade shows, and industry conferences.

Charles Magliato is a seasoned IT professional with over 30 years of experience in application development, IT project management, business development, and channel and direct sales. He is responsible for Biscom legal application product management, marketing, and sales. 

About Biscom

Biscom, the leading supplier of secure document exchange for the legal industry, delivers advanced technology that enables users to send and receive large files easily and securely. Biscom has been selected by a growing number of AmLaw 200 law firms to resolve the security, compliance, and file attachment challenges of email and FTP. Since 1986, Biscom has been providing enterprise document delivery and workflow solutions for Fortune 1000 companies. Learn more at www.biscom.com/legal.