Cybersecurity for Young Lawyers

In an era where digital threats evolve by the minute, every lawyer—regardless of practice area—must understand the fundamentals of cybersecurity. This session, part of our Emerging Practice Areas Series, will introduce young lawyers to key concepts: threat landscapes, ethical duties around client data, incident response, and risk mitigation strategies.

Join seasoned cyber-law practitioners and security experts as they explore:

• Legal Frameworks & Compliance: Understanding Nigeria’s Cybercrimes Act, NDPR overlaps, and global standards.
  
• Protecting Client Confidentiality: Best practices for secure communication, data storage, and privileged information.
  
• Incident Response Essentials: How to advise clients when breaches occur and coordinate with digital forensics teams.
• Building Cyber-Resilient Practices: Practical tools, checklists, and protocols you can implement today.