Debevoise & Plimpton LLP lawyers have authored two chapters in Practicing Law Institute’s second edition of “Cybersecurity: A Practical Guide to the Law of Cyber Risk” guide, which serves as a comprehensive reference on the laws and regulations that govern information security in the United States and abroad and the strategies that can be used to mitigate cyber risks.
Chapter 14: Artificial Intelligence
This chapter explores the vulnerabilities AI technologies face, such as adversarial attacks and examines existing laws and regulations aimed at safeguarding AI systems to show how legal frameworks are evolving to address these challenges. It also outlines practical steps and best practices for securing AI systems, including designing resilient systems, implementing strong data protection measures, conducting regular security audits and fostering a culture of cybersecurity awareness.
The chapter was written by litigation partner Erez Liebermann and associates H Jacqueline Brehmer, Ben Gioia, Noah Schwartz and Sharon Shaji, and former associate Kim Kyungjin.
Chapter 20: Cybersecurity in Professional Services
This chapter explores the challenges faced by professional services companies, including accounting, consulting, and law firms, which are attractive targets for cyber criminals and may be required to develop security practices that align with their own professional rules and with the varied regulatory obligations to which their clients are subject. It provides an overview of threats facing professional services companies, details the rules and regulations that may apply to different kinds of firms, offers a case study to illustrate the impact of a cyber incident and provides steps professional services companies should consider in preparing for a cybersecurity incident.
The chapter was written by litigation partner Erez Liebermann and associates Michale Bloom, Stephanie Cipolla, Lily Coad, Cameron Sharp and Theo Wilson.