AI & Cybercrime: Preparing Your Firm for Change

Course Content

AI and Cybercrime are creating new challenges for the legal profession, particularly as post-pandemic working practices expand exposure to fraud and cyber threats. Remote and hybrid working, combined with rapidly advancing AI technologies, mean that risks are growing despite improvements to systems, procedures, and safeguards over the past few years.

This session explores practical steps to reduce vulnerability to cyber-attacks, enhance awareness of impersonation and fraud risks, and harness AI safely and effectively. Attendees will gain actionable guidance to maintain robust security in evolving working environments.

The session will cover:

1. AI – what is it, where is it, do we need to fear it – or embrace it?
2. Key advantages and risks of AI applications
3. An outline of the key frauds and scams
4. Recent fines and other errors
5. Working from home, and other risks and exposures
6. GDPR implications
7. Crypto-currency implications
8. What to do if you fall victim to a scam or fraud
9. Cyber Essentials, ISO 27001

Trevor Hellawell, Solicitor, CEO ExLPD