Paralegal Cybersecurity Training

Description

Paralegals, like other legal professionals, handle sensitive and confidential information daily. As a result, they must be aware of the importance of cybersecurity and take steps to protect the data and systems they use. Here are some key aspects of cybersecurity that paralegals should be familiar with:

1. Data protection and privacy laws: Paralegals should have a basic understanding of applicable data protection and privacy laws such as Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) in South Africa. These laws set standards for the collection, processing, storage, and sharing of personal information and may have implications for the legal work that paralegals perform.
2. Secure communication: Paralegals should know how to securely communicate with clients, colleagues, and other parties, using encrypted email services or secure messaging platforms. They should also be cautious when sharing sensitive information and avoid using unsecured public Wi-Fi networks for work-related tasks.
3. Password management: Using strong, unique passwords for all accounts and enabling multi-factor authentication (MFA) whenever possible can help protect against unauthorised access. Paralegals should also be aware of best practices for password management, such as using password managers to securely store and generate passwords.
4. Recognising and avoiding phishing attacks: Paralegals should be able to identify phishing emails and other social engineering attacks designed to trick them into revealing sensitive information or compromising their systems. They should be cautious when clicking on links or downloading attachments from unknown sources and verify the authenticity of emails before responding.
5. Regular software updates: Keeping software and operating systems up-to-date is crucial for maintaining security. Paralegals should ensure that they regularly update their computers and mobile devices, as well as any software they use for work purposes.
6. Secure data storage and backup: Paralegals should store sensitive data on secure, encrypted storage devices and ensure that regular backups are made. This can help protect against data loss due to system failures, human error, or cyberattacks such as ransomware.
7. Incident response and reporting: Paralegals should be familiar with their organisation’s incident response plan and know how to report suspected cybersecurity incidents to the appropriate personnel. Prompt reporting can help mitigate the damage caused by a security breach.

In summary, paralegals should have a basic understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices to protect sensitive data and systems. This includes knowledge of data protection laws, secure communication methods, password management, phishing attack prevention, software updates, secure data storage, incident response, and ongoing training and awareness.

Mel Tomlinson – Performance Booster

Performance Booster is a personal development program that takes people to the next level and speaks to those who believe in growing their people.  Performance Booster is the go to program for those who seek to reach their goals.  Melody Tomlinson  is a qualified Professional Consciousness Coach and has practised her passion for people development, full-time since 2007.

Mel will chat to you around focus at work, your goals and how this ties in to being the best person you can be.

Elistea Vrey – Bill Hendrikse Tolken INC Conveyancing Attorneys

Bill Tolken Hendrikse  serve on the main conveyancing panels of the five major Banks, namely ABSA, FNB, STANDARD, NEDBANK AND INVESTEC BANK. With one major objective in mind, namely to provide  clients with speedy but thorough conveyancing services.

A renowned attorney and conveyancer,  Elistea Vrey  excels in providing exceptional legal services. With a proven track record in complex transactions, Elistea has earned the admiration of peers and clients for her expertise, integrity, and unwavering dedication to excellence. Elistea will chat about the topic of conveyancing, how easy it is to be phished, and what you do to stay safe.

Sharon Knowles CCCi

Sharon Knowles, CEO of Da Vinci Forensics , brings extensive cybersecurity expertise to train legal practitioners. As an accomplished leader, she delivers invaluable knowledge on digital forensics, risk management, and cybercrime prevention.

Sharon is a Certified Cybercrime Investigator. 

Sharon has trained as a trainer and offers various customised courses to various organisations an industries.