Cloud

#0053: (CCT) Is that a Cumulus? Making the Case for Moving eDiscovery to the Cloud?

In this podcast panel interview, the panelists will discuss the pros and cons of moving from a server based eDiscovery system to a Cloud based one, what are the benefits, what are the risks and what are helpful tips and tricks.
 
Moderator:
@Shawn McClurg - Director of Practice Solutions, Miles & Stockbridge P.C. 
 
Panelists:
@Rick Clark - VP, CloudNine 
@Rachel McAdams - Senior Consultant, Sky Discovery 
@Christy Weisner - Senior Manager, Practice Innovation & Litigation Services, Paul HastingsRecorded 11-8-2024

Performing Computer Forensics in the Cloud

In this podcast interview, the speaker will discuss the differences between doing forensics in the cloud and doing forensics on on-premises servers and hosts. In addition, the speaker will provide a key introduction to the overall tools and techniques utilized and lessons learned. 
 
Questions the moderator will ask the speaker:-What does it mean to perform computer forensics in the cloud?  How does this differ from performing computer forensics on computers and servers that are physically located within your environment?-What are the challenges of the data being volatile in a cloud environment?  How do you address these challenges?-How do you validate a Cloud based collection, to ensure it completed successfully and is forensically sound?-What are some commercially available tools that are useful when performing forensics in a cloud environment?-How do you perform cloud computer forensics so that the evidence has the best chance of overcoming challenges to it being admissible at trial?
Moderator:@Corey Reitz - Distinguished Cyber Assurance Architect, Sandia National Laboratories 
Speaker:@David Greetham - Principal, PC Forensics - Level Legal
Recorded on 10-17-2023

Continuously Monitoring Controls in a Cloud Environment

This session will focus on how companies can continuously monitor and assess their security posture by looking at drift from their control baselines in the cloud. Questions Corey asked the speaker:1) What is continuous monitoring generally and why is it important?
2) What are some of the benefits of implementing continuous monitoring in a cloud environment?
3) What are some of the different cloud security control sources that should be considered when determining what to monitor?
4) At a high level, how do you begin to implement continuous monitoring in one or more of the major cloud providers (i.e. Amazon, Microsoft, Google)?
5) What are some best practices when implementing continuous monitoring in the cloud?Moderator:@Corey Reitz - Distinguished Cyber Assurance Architect, Sandia National LaboratoriesSpeaker:Sarah Luiz - Cyber Security ConsultantRecorded on 04-26-2023 
 

What Does the Future Hold? Do Distributed Law Firms Offer the Law Firm Model of the Future?

Distributed firms may have been under the radar for a few years, but now they are breaking the Amlaw 200. Distributed firms operate without a physical space. They rely heavily on technology for communication and to deliver services. Join us to learn about the players, their structure and whether they are the future model for law firms.Questions Mike will ask the speakers:1. TJ, Dan, tell us a bit about yourselves and how you got involved in the distributed law space.2. Dan , can you give us some history regarding distributed law firms-what they are, their structure, how did they come to be and how they have evolved?3. What sorts of law do distributed firms commonly practice? Who are their typical clients and their needs?4. TJ, How would you describe the sort of lawyer who would be interested and thrive in this environment?5. TJ, what sort of technology infrastructure does Fischer Broyles firms use? How do you license technology? (Dan can add)6. Dan, do distributed firms employ legal technologists, operations specialists or knowledge professionals or are these all outsourced? (TJ can add)7. TJ, you have said that process and culture are keys to the success of Fisher Broyles. Can you tell us about that. (Dan add what he knows about other distributed firms here)8. TJ, Fisher Broyles was the first distributed firm to enter the AmLaw 200. I understand 2021 financials are very impressive. Is this an indicator that this is a viable model for others long term? (Dan can add regarding the rest of the industry)9. What do you both think is on the horizon for distributed firms?
 
Moderator:@Michael Ertel - KM Attorney, Paul Hastings LLP
Speakers:Dan Packel - Business of Law Reporter, ALM Media, LLCTJ Dovale - Managing Partner, IP, FisherBroyles, LLP

The Cloud Opens a New Frontier in Mobility

Secure and productive mobility has never been more possible. Lighter hardware, feature-rich software, and intuitive security are culminating in a new zenith for mobility.
Speakers:Beth Anne Steube, Content Marketing Manager - ILTAChris Owens, CTO - Kraft & Kennedy, Inc.