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The State Bar requires one hour of technology CLE for lawyers every reporting period. Continuous learning in this area is necessary. It\u2019s essential to a lawyer\u2019s practice. Lawyers who complete the self-assessment receive one free hour of technology training CLE credit.<\/p>\n
AALM:<\/strong> Is the State Bar considering adopting minimum cybersecurity requirements for law firms?<\/p>\n PB:<\/strong> We have an ethics opinion about using software as a service that includes guidance on a lawyer\u2019s duty of competence in technology and cybersecurity, but we don\u2019t set minimum security requirements because it can create a false sense of security when the risks are constantly changing. In this area, we\u2019re forced to go back to the classic lawyer phrases of \u201creasonableness\u201d and \u201cdue diligence.\u201d As much as lawyers would prefer that we give them \u201cif you do this, you\u2019ll be OK,\u201d there is no one-size-fits-all answer to that question. Law firms have different industry-specific requirements and hold different kinds of sensitive data. Therefore, what might be enough security for one law firm might not be sufficient for others. This assessment gives lawyers the resources to help them make those decisions.<\/p>\n At a minimum, lawyers must stay abreast of changes in the cybersecurity laws and changes in the specific technologies relevant to their practice.<\/p>\n AALM:<\/strong> A 2023 ABA survey reported that 80% of respondents have one or more policies governing technology. That means a lot firms are still not addressing cybersecurity.<\/p>\n PB:<\/strong> Hiding your head in the sand is no longer acceptable. Claiming ignorance is not going to work. We\u2019ve all been targets. The State Bar in 2019 was the subject of a ransomware attack. It\u2019s happening everywhere. Law firms are a constant target because of the sensitive information that they are holding. The industry uses the phrase \u201cit\u2019s not if, it\u2019s when\u201d in terms of cyber-attacks, and lawyers need to be prepared.<\/p>\n Complete the self-assessment at https:\/\/ncsb.avvy.pro\/<\/a>. Complete the 1 CLE credit request form at The post NC State Bar Rolls Out Cybersecurity Self-Assessment<\/a> appeared first on Attorney at Law Magazine<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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