NASBP is pleased to announce that a six-part series on data privacy and cybersecurity, by Myriah Jaworski and her colleagues at Octillo, will appear in the next six issues of the NASBP magazine, Surety Bond Quarterly.

Today’s cybersecurity and data privacy landscape is constantly evolving. As threat actors become more sophisticated and legislators continue to introduce regulations governing privacy, organizations, including bonding agencies, sureties, and construction companies, among others, must shift their priorities to prepare for and address sweeping changes in the space. What are the risks and how can businesses prevent and prepare for cyber incidents and compliance with new and emerging privacy regulations? This series in Surety Bond Quarterly will address these questions and many more.  The articles will appear as follows, beginning with the summer 2022 issue:

1. Data Privacy and Cybersecurity 101: What Bond Producers and Sureties Need to Know
2. Federal Privacy and Security Initiatives Every Bond Producer and Surety Should be Aware of—From CMMC Certification to False Claims Act Enforcement
3. Nuts and Bolts of State Privacy Laws—Preparing Your Business’ Privacy Program
4. Incident Response: IR Trends and Cybersecurity Strategies
5. Data Mapping and Network Infrastructure—Tips for Managing Your Business’ Data
6. Data Privacy and Cybersecurity—A Summary of What We’ve Learned and How Things Have Changed Since the Series Began

Myriah Jaworski leads the Octillo Privacy Litigation Practice Group where she represents clients in data breach actions, technology vendor disputes, and the defense of consumer class actions and related regulatory investigations. Recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star–Litigation, she practices in many jurisdictions throughout the United States in both state and federal courts. She can be reached at mjaworski@octillolaw.com or 716.725.2609.

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