Continuing Legal Education Program

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Best Practices for Keeping Data Safe
Presentation by Stratus Services, LLC

Tuesday, January 14, 2025
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. (followed by a 30 min optional demo)
AK Bar Zoom
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1.0 Ethics Credits 
CLE# 2025002
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Registration fee: $ 45

According to The Law Society, “65% of firms have been a victim of a cyber-incident, but despite the need to protect ourselves, 35% of firms still do not have a cyber-mitigation plan in place.” This trend is not unique to legal entities, but special care should be taken for law firms to protect sensitive data, especially with respect to client privacy and data ethics.

This course, led by local IT firm Stratus Services, will provide specific insights for law firms to navigate the fraught world of cyberattacks and data security. Recognizing that legal organizations are required to have specialized measures to safeguard sensitive client information, this course delves into the intricacies and ethics of protecting your firm against cyber threats. We will begin with an overview of fundamental data management practices and threats, ensuring you understand the essential steps to keep your firm's data secure. Through case studies of real-world cyber-attacks, you'll gain knowledge of how these threats manifest and the common pitfalls to avoid. The session will cover various prevention and mitigation tactics, offering you actionable solutions of the strategies employed to defend against such attacks. Additionally, the course addresses incident response, detailing the necessary steps to take in the event of a cyber-attack to minimize damage and recover swiftly. We will conclude with an interactive Q&A segment.

Other specific topic areas will include:

• Encryption
• Device management & inventory
• Cloud services
• Staying secure online

Faculty:

About Stratus Services, LLC
Stratus Services is an Anchorage-based IT & Cybersecurity firm committed to elevating clients’ IT experience. Founded in 2016, the team’s expertise spans from telecom to complex compliance frameworks, such as those required to contract with the Department of Defense (CMMC).

Joshua Rabe, Owner
Joshua Rabe is the owner and CEO of Stratus Services. His ability to understand the business goals of his clients and translate them into effective technological solutions has earned him a reputation as a trusted advisor and problem-solver. Joshua has been working in IT and Network Architecture since 2002 and holds certifications as an MCP, ITILv2, LCP, RP, Nimble System Engineer, and Citrix Certified Professional.

In his free time, Joshua is an avid fly fisherman and sports enthusiast. He loves nothing more than heading to the great outdoors to cast his line and enjoy the peaceful beauty of nature with his family.

Doug McLeod, Owner, CIO, PMP
Doug McLeod is the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and a co-owner of Stratus Services, LLC. He joined the company in 2019 & is headquartered near Spokane, Washington. His diverse skills and management style enable our employees to deliver secure IT solutions that specialize in high-quality, customized Managed Service Provider (MSP) solutions. Doug is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) & holds certifications from 3CX phone systems & CompTIA. 

Course Materials: A digital copy of the program materials is available 24 hours prior to the event by logging into your member dashboard at www.alaskabar.org/members. Select "My Course Materials," located under the "My Documents" header on the left side of your dashboard. 

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 Video On Demand (VOD): For those unable to attend, the event will be recorded and made available on Video On Demand (VOD) approximately 5 days after the event. This ensures you can access the content at your convenience.