Cybersecurity Update: Takeaways from the New York OAG’s April 2023 Report

1:00 – 1:05pm             Welcome and Introduction

1:05 – 1.55pm              Cybersecurity Update: Takeaways from the New York OAG’s April 2023 Report

The Office of the New York State Attorney General (OAG) recently issued a report on “Protecting consumers personal information - Tips for businesses to keep data safe and secure.” According to Attorney General James, the guidance is “intended to help companies strengthen their data security” and to put them “on notice that they must take their data security obligations seriously, and at a minimum, take the reasonable steps outlined in this report.”

Our speakers will discuss:

1.   The cybersecurity obligations set out in the New York State SHIELD Act;

2.   Highlights of the report, including recommendations on multifactor authentication and encryption;

3.   The OAG's view of the obligations of companies that provide customer information to service providers;

4.   Guidance regarding providing notice to consumers following a breach (5 minutes)

5.   What “credential stuffing attacks” are and steps companies should take to prevent them;

6.   Attorneys’ ethical duty of technological competence;

7.   Considerations when advising your clients and/or company on its cybersecurity policies and procedures in light of the report;

Speakers:

Gail Gottehrer

Law Office of Gail Gottehrer LLC

Stamford, CT

Ronald J. Hedges

Ronald Hedges, LLC

Hackensack, NJ

1.0 Credit in Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Data Protection - General

1:55 – 2:00pm                     Q&A