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(Webinar via Zoom) [RME elective] Cybersecurity and the Law Firm |
Date: |
26 June 2024 (Wednesday) |
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2:30pm - 5:45pm |
Level: |
I (Intermediate) For delegates who have prior knowledge of the subject area |
Language: |
English |
Fee: |
HK$ 1,850 |
Accreditation: |
3 CPD pts (Accredited by The Law Society of Hong Kong) 3 RME pts (Accredited by The Law Society of Hong Kong [RME Elective]) |
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L24OT16 |
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Webinar Course
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Presenter's Biography:
Julian is currently the Group CEO of XBE, a technology group that focuses on Blockchain, AI and 3D technologies, and adhering to ESG principles.
With a background in law, Julian graduated from Law School at the National University of Singapore (with Dean's list award) after which he proceeded to obtain legal qualifications in Singapore, Hong Kong and the United Kingdom. He practiced finance law in the then largest law firm in Singapore, Allen & Gledhill, and subsequently joined an international law firm in Hong Kong, Simmons & Simmons, specialising in securitisation, derivatives and structured finance.
Apart from legal private practice, Julian also has more than 15 years experience in the finance industry in all of the three Asian financial centres (Hong Kong, Singapore and Tokyo). During this time, he held senior positions in UBS AG, Royal Bank of Scotland, Morgan Stanley and was Head of Asia Fixed Income at Mizuho Securities.
Joshua Chu is the Chief Risk Officer at Coinllectibles™, the first publicly traded blockchain Fusion DOTs™ technology company on the US OTC Markets.
Aside from his role as Group CRO, Joshua is also a Litigation Solicitor qualified to practice in Hong Kong. Before becoming a lawyer, Joshua worked in the healthcare industry serving as the IT department head at a private hospital as well as overseeing their procurement operations.
Since embarking upon his legal career, Joshua has conducted a number of novel cases which includes:
- Acting for one of the world's largest crypto-exchanges in HK's first crypto-litigation (HCA 1980 of 2015);
- Obtaining Hong Kong's first order for alternative service by data rooms [2020] HKCFI 1084;
- Obtaining Hong Kong's first order for digital performance of disclosure orders [2020] HKCFI 1233; and
- Appearing before the Review Body on Bid Challenges under WTO Government Procurement Agreement.
A firm Judicial Activists at his core, Joshua and his team of counsel has worked tirelessly to device a number of novel applications which is aimed at pushing for the digital transformation of Hong Kong's judicial system. Today, Joshua's legal practice is mainly focused in the field of dispute resolution and technology law.
Aside from his roles as a Chief Risk Officer and Lawyer, Joshua is currently also a Senior Consultant with Prosynergy, a regulatory consulting firm which had been founded by ex-SFC Regulators as well as being a management consultant for the Korean Blockchain Centre. Joshua is also a sub-committee member of NFT Association of Hong Kong, a non-profit organization with a focus on blockchain education. |
Outline:
CYBERSECURITY: Is it a Legal Issue?
- Ethics: Specific Lawyer Risks
- Historical Types of Cyber Attacks
- Cybersecurity Needs for Firms
- Learning Objectives
The Landscape: The Basics
- What is Cyber Liability
- Duty of Technological Competence
- The New Norm
DATA BREACHES: Statistics and case studies
- What is a Breach
- What type of Law Firm Information is at Risk?
- Major Law Firm Case
- IS YOUR FIRM AT SIMILAR RISK
- Ransomware - How does it work?
- How to prevent ransomware attacks?
- Social Engineering Fraud
- Phishing
- Avoiding Email Wire Transfer Scams
- Know Your Client
- Mobile Devices
CYBERSECURITY
- What is Cyber Security
- Vulnerability Identifiers
- Law Firms as a Target
LAWYERS MISUSE OF TECHNOLOGY
- Mishandling of Hardware
- What About Metadata?
- Consequences of a Data Breach
- Hacking:
- What Law Firms Should Do: Practical Take Aways for Cyber Risk
- Data Breach Cycle
- Contingency Plan
- Assess Your Risk and Vulnerabilities
- Address the Risk
Responding to Data Breaches: Suggested Measures |
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Others |
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Cancellation
In case of cancellation of a booking, you must inform us in writing at least seven (7) days before the date of the course, and a full refund will be issued (less of HK$300 administration fee). Cancellation of unpaid bookings will incur a HK$300 administration fee and the cancellation will not be deemed effective until payment of such fee is received. No refunds will be given and any outstanding amounts remain payable in full if the written notice of cancellation is made less than (7) days before the date of the course.
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- Transfer your booking to another course, to be held before 31 October 2024; or
- Request a credit voucher, to be used on another LexOmnibus CPD course to be held before 31 October 2024.
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In the event that the No.8 typhoon signal is hoisted or the Black Rain Storm warning is raised within 2.5 hours of the course or is due to be raised during the course, the course will be cancelled. In the event of cancellation due to bad weather, the course will be rescheduled or a credit note issued. No refunds will be given.
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