Digital Current Blog

Friday, May 29, 2009

Cyber security threats

The security threat to data assets is not confined to just the outside world of hacking. Cyber-security threats can also be posed by the employee base, through intentional and unintentional actions. Because of rules and document governance such as HIPAA, Sarbanes Oxley and FRCP, the security and management of digital files is of high importance and costly if failed.

President Obama recently announced the creation of a cyber czar position... check out the story.

Monday, May 18, 2009

Small business and the value of eDiscovery

I was listening to the radio on my way to work yesterday, and one of the political commentators was talking about the economy. These days, they all are, and rightly so. All the doom and gloom started to make me think about what it means for people who work in the legal industry. Companies, even small companies, still get sued during times of economic downturn. You may wonder what this means to you and your business.

While I was doing some research, I found this tip for small business owners interesting. Spending some money upfront can save your company from more expensive legal fees should litigation be necessary. Don't risk your company's financial future by being unprepared for the possibility. The value of eDiscovery is that it can identify risk before it occurs.

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