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NASHVILLE, TN – Womble Bond Dickinson’s Allen O’Rourke will present “A Legal Perspective on Cyberrisk” during NTCA – The Rural Broadband Association’s 2017 Legal Seminar on November 13, 2017.
With countless examples from recent years, the legal and business risks from data breaches and cyberattacks have become a major concern for any company, but especially for internet service providers. In planning ahead to prevent and respond to such events, a telecom company’s legal team plays a vital and primary role. O’Rourke will provide telecom attorneys with an overview of cybersecurity risks and discuss key legal considerations in preparing for and responding to cybersecurity incidents.
NTCA – The Rural Broadband Association is the premier association representing nearly 850 independent, community-based telecommunications companies which are leading innovation in rural and small-town America. The organization’s 2017 Legal Seminar “Raising the Bar” takes place November 12 to 14 in Nashville, Tennessee, and will provide a comprehensive look at the broad set of contemporary legal issues faced by rural telecom companies.
Allen O’Rourke represents clients in cyber investigations, government enforcement, and civil litigation related to data breaches and cyberattacks. He also counsels clients on data privacy and cybersecurity issues. Before joining Womble, he served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney at the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia, where he focused on cybercrime.
