Learn key cyber risk strategies for law firms from our discussion with PracticeEvolve, emphasising regulatory standards, risk management, and cybersecurity best practices.

Simone Herbert-Lowe delves into the extent to which upholding certain standards regarding cyber security is at the forefront of lawyers’ minds, the expansion of the remit of professional obligations for lawyers, the potential penalties for lawyers who breach standards or civil liability obligations, what lawyers must do in order to ensure best practice and avoid disciplinary findings, and the need for constant vigilance rather than employing a “set and forget” attitude.

The lawyer may be the first person a client will sue if they lose money as the result of a law firm’s cybersecurity breach, says Law & Cyber founder and principal Simone Herbert-Lowe. “That’s because chances are the client is never going to be able to find the cybercriminal and they'll never get their money back.” Join us at the Law Institute of Victoria's 2024 CPD Intensive Day on 26 March 2023.

Simone Herbet-Lowe has been recognised as a Security finalist in the 2023 Relativity Fest Innovation Awards. Relativity’s Innovation Awards program celebrates the curious change makers in tech who are making an impact by building custom solutions, empowering people and forging new paths to improve the legal industry and its communities.  

Simone Herbert-Lowe delves into why firms might be a target for different hackers, her practical guidance for boutique firm owners to ensure they are upholding their professional duties and are engaged in best practice, the need to be across proposed legislative changes, the place for limited liability, prioritising urgent needs in anticipation of a possible recession and why boutique firm owners must put themselves forward for recognition for their stellar work.

Cyber events can cause significant impact for both customers and the business itself, whether this is through direct financial loss, long term reputational damage or regulatory breaches. Our latest course is specially designed for owners and staff across all Australian businesses.

RelativityFest’s Innovation Awards celebrate the curious change makers in tech who are making an impact at the individual, organisational, and industry levels.

College of Law caught up with Simone to navigate the murky and complex world of cyber risk, the top 5 threats facing lawyers today - and what you can do to mitigate your risk.

As a lawyer of 30 years, Simone Herbert-Lowe knew cybercrime was a major threat. But it wasn’t until she undertook her AGSM @ UNSW Business School MBA that she discovered how she could help businesses stay one step ahead of the next scam.

LawCPD chat with Simone about her passion to educate lawyers about cyber threats and the common misconceptions lawyers have regarding cyber risks.

Julian Morrow, co-founder of the Chaser, Giant Dwarf and host of ABC National Radio’s Sunday Extra, chats with Simone Herbert-Lowe, Director at Law & Cyber, about cybercrime and cyber assisted fraud in legal practice.