Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Mayer Brown is proud to participate in Cybersecurity Awareness Month for the eleventh consecutive year. Throughout the month, our Cybersecurity and Data Privacy attorneys host a series of virtual events and legal updates focused on the most pressing cybersecurity challenges. This annual event provides a valuable opportunity for businesses to assess and enhance their cybersecurity position.

We encourage you to tune into our cybersecurity-related legal insights all month.

Webinars

We are hosting several webinars throughout Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Plan which upcoming webinars to attend below and find past webinar materials or catch up on recent recordings.

Upcoming

October 28: Deepfakes, Synthetic Data, and Legal Defensibility: The Next Frontier

This webinar explores how malicious actors are weaponizing generative AI to deceive, breach, and manipulate, and how organizations can respond. Through real-world case studies and practical guidance, Marcus Christian and Amber Thomson will examine the legal risks tied to manipulated media and address the evidentiary challenges deepfakes pose in litigation, the role of legal counsel in advising boards and executives, and how to build defensible, risk-aligned protocols that stand up to regulatory scrutiny and courtroom challenges.

October 30: Avoid an October Surprise: DOJ's Data Security Recordkeeping and Auditing Rules Go Live

Join us for a timely webinar about the DOJ’s Data Security Recordkeeping and Auditing Rules, which become effective on October 6. In this program, we will discuss the recordkeeping and auditing requirements, explore what to expect from your auditor, and provide practical guidance to help your organization prepare.

Recent Recordings

October 21: Managing AI Cybersecurity

In this second program of our AI and Cybersecurity webinar series, join us for a focused discussion on managing AI cybersecurity, the challenges it presents, and steps companies can take to mitigate key risks. This session will explore security best practices, red teaming for AI systems, setting priorities, and addressing the unique aspects of AI-related threats.

October 14: Global Perspectives: Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Landscape

As the global regulatory landscape around cybersecurity and data privacy grows increasingly complex, multinational companies are under pressure to build compliance programs that are not only robust but also regionally responsive. Whether you are navigating the complexities of GDPR, NIS2, DORA, the UK DUA Act, CRA, and the Data Act, or preparing for developments in the UK and Asia-Pacific, this session led by Ana Bruder, Gabriela Kennedy, and Oliver Yaros will provide both strategic insight and practical guidance for today's data-driven enterprise.

October 8: Digital Innovation & Diplomacy: A Fireside Chat With Ambassador Nate Fick

Join us during Cybersecurity Awareness Month for a dynamic fireside chat featuring Ambassador Nate Fick in conversation with Mayer Brown partner Veronica Glick.

September 11: AI & Cybersecurity: Legal and Policy Landscape

In anticipation of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Stephen Lilley and Ana Bruder join leaders from the Business Software Alliance and Palo Alto Networks to discuss the legal and policy landscape regarding AI and cybersecurity.

Thought Leadership

Cybersecurity & Privacy Checklist for Founders

We would be happy to provide a complimentary digital checklist to you and your colleagues. If you would like a copy, please submit your request below.

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State Privacy Law Tracker

A patchwork of state privacy laws continues to expand across the US. Our state privacy law tracker offers a high-level comparison of key rights and obligations under these comprehensive state privacy laws. Please check the tracker in the future for further updates as more states enact similar privacy laws.

Cybersecurity & AI: A Lawyer's Bibliography

Intended as a resource for lawyers working in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence, this bibliography includes relevant publicly available materials across five general categories: Cyber Threats and AI Systems; Risk Management; Secure Development, Training, and Testing; Secure Deployment; and Incident Preparation.