All businesses are impacted by cyber security and privacy issues. Black Marjieh & Sanford helps clients navigate this ever-changing world by providing proactive cybersecurity, risk assessment and breach preparation, as well as offering insurance and regulatory advice.
If there is a cyber incident, BM&S acts as breach counsel to quickly help clients investigate and respond to the various technical, legal and public relations challenges. We employ a multidisciplinary approach, coordinating with trusted industry experts to achieve the best possible outcome and reduce liability. Should administrative proceedings or litigation result, we are equipped to vigorously defend our clients.
Pre-Breach Services:
- Prepare or revise cybersecurity policies and procedures and determine whether they are compliant with state consumer and data protection statutes, as well as federal statutes such as HIPAA, PCI DSS, NYDFS, GDPR and GLBA
- Prepare or revise incident response plans based on the NIST cybersecurity framework
- Conduct tabletop exercises
- Security awareness training and education for staff
- Vendor contract management
Breach Response Services:
- Investigate and respond to the various technical, legal and public relations challenges of a breach
- Work with trusted industry experts including forensic firms to achieve the best possible outcome and
reduce liability - Interpret state and federal regulations and advise of responsibilities under the law including HIPAA, PCI, DSS, NYDFS, GDPR and GLBA
- Craft customer notification letters
For 24/7 data breach assistance, call 914-704-4440 or email databreach@bmslegal.com
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