Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are the latest advancement in the ongoing evolution of the blockchain market. Putting this phenomenon into context, a series of papers will examine NFTs from various perspectives, including the legal issues arising from this new technology.
Corporate insiders pose a unique threat as they are given privileged access to the company’s assets and are trusted to use that access responsibly and ethically. However, this can go awry in several ways, from unintentional, negligent acts to intentional, malicious acts.
360 Privacy and Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis (now part of Holland & Knight)
Tuesday, March 8, 2022
Russia has long been designated as a technologically hostile nation. In the leadup to the conflict with Ukraine, Russia launched unprecedented, but predictable, cyber warfare operations against the Ukrainian government and civilian infrastructure.
Cyber-attacks at all levels are not a new phenomenon, nor do the Russians have a monopoly on them. While the Russia/Ukraine crisis is at the forefront, it won’t be the last global event that family offices will need to address when cybersecurity is involved.
It is no secret that family office operations are changing. To stay relevant, family offices must evolve—and they need technology that can support them in this evolution.
Over 50% of ultra-high net worth family wealth is managed through family offices, yet even the largest family offices lack the security resources of most banks and large corporations. This makes them a huge target for cyber criminals.
As family offices expand their technology footprint, cyberattacks are rising. Hackers continue to refine their approaches, but security controls and proactive planning can strengthen your family office cybersecurity defenses.
