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Announcing Resilience Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Blog

by Brian Focht | Mar 8, 2019

Big news! Followers of this blog know how important I believe new tools and technology are in the practice of law. Over the course of writing The Cyber Advocate, I also turned my moderate knowledge of cyber security matters into a focus of special interest, due to the... read more

One Thing You Need To Do Before Buying Cyber Liability Insurance

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.... read more

5 Things You Need to Know About the New War on Encryption

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 in two months, and England’s third – the terrible bombing in Manchester just two weeks ago, has already led... read more

We Are Dangerously Close to a Dystopian Cyber Security World

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

The Five Essential Elements of a CYA Cyber Liability Policy

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

Why Hasn’t Technology Been a Major 2016 Election Topic?

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

Apple’s Response: 5 Different Ways the FBI’s Argument Blows

by Brian Focht | Feb 25, 2016

Yep, Apple finally submitted it’s response to the FBI today… So, I’ve done you all a huge favor and read Apple’s entire Motion (and supporting brief) to Vacate the Ex Parte Order issued last week. For those of you who don’t know, here are... read more

12 Awesomely Funny Gifts for Lawyers (with Issues!) Vol. 3

by Brian Focht | Nov 23, 2015

12 Awesomely Funny Gifts for Lawyers (with Issues!) – Vol. 1 12 Awesomely Funny Gifts for Lawyers (with Issues!) – Vol. 2 12 Awesomely Funny Gifts for Lawyers (with Issues!) – Vol. 3 (You’re here) Once again, we find ourselves approaching that... read more

How to Energize Your Law Firm by Practicing Mindfulness

by Brian Focht | Nov 18, 2015

Special Guest: Jeena Cho Preorder a copy of Jeena’s new book, The Anxious Lawyer, today! (Affiliate link) Download this Episode: Download Audio I was told it was inevitable. “Wait until you have you own clients,” they said. “That’s when... read more

13 Mobile Apps to Help You Enjoy Your Holiday Weekend

by Brian Focht | Jul 1, 2015

There’s just something about the time right around Independence Day. It just feels like vacation. That might have something to do with the fact that even the people staying in town begin leaving the office at around 2 pm in the days before. Just because. So, in... read more

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