by Brian Focht | Jun 12, 2017
So a few weeks back I was interviewed about several current issues in cyber liability insurance. As part of the lead-up to the interview, I was sent a couple of links concerning issues that the interviewer wanted my take on. Most of them I’d seen before, but... read more
by Brian Focht | Jun 5, 2017
On Saturday night, the city of London experienced yet another tragic attack, apparently carried out in the name of terror. The city’s second major attack in two months, and England’s third – the terrible bombing in Manchester just two weeks ago, has... read more
by Brian Focht | Jun 2, 2017
I’m going to go ahead and say it: I’m Pumped! About something in the NEWS! How has your recent news feed looked? A bit dismal, if you’re anything like me. There’s the whole “we prefer the frog-in-a-boiling pot method of extinction”... read more
by Brian Focht | May 17, 2017
Last weekend, a virus called “WannaCry” swept through Asia, Africa, and Europe, encrypting the data of thousands of individuals and businesses. Although it demanded a ransom that, if paid, promised the user access to encrypted data, few paid the ransom, and many who... read more
by Brian Focht | Nov 21, 2016
I try, on this blog, to avoid topics that are purely political. Sure, I spoke strongly in favor of net neutrality, I supported Apple’s position on encryption, and I continue to argue forcefully against the deregulation of the practice of law. Those are all... read more
by Brian Focht | Oct 27, 2016
I’ve been lucky, and I have no problem admitting that. To date, I haven’t had a client who, either during or after completion of my representation, decided to burn me by posting a scathing negative review online. While I may have had a few clients that... read more
by Brian Focht | Oct 25, 2016
If you’ve been conscious for 15 consecutive minutes or more at any point over the past five years or so, you’ve no doubt heard news about a major hack. It’s everywhere, extending even to domination of the presidential election campaign. Your business is at risk, your... read more
by Brian Focht | Oct 19, 2016
Seriously, I understand that this has essentially been the Donald Trump election, and even the legitimate questions raised by the emails hacked from Hillary’s campaign have been drowned out. However, the candidates, the debates, the media coverage, they’ve... read more
by Brian Focht | Jul 25, 2016
You make sure nobody knows how to contact you! Last week, I had a little bit of free time at the office and decided to update my contacts (yes, I actually do this). Several contacts, as happens, were missing phone numbers, email addresses, and other information. Some... read more
by Brian Focht | Jul 13, 2016
Download this Episode: Download Audio So, it’s been about a month since I posted anything here, and I’m sorry for anyone who missed me! What a crazy month! Aside from being busy at the office and giving a few presentations, the dishwasher in our house (a... read more
