In-Person Event |
Piper Alderman Offices
Level 23, 450 Collins Street,
Melbourne VIC 3000
Overview (Program Summary)
A program hosted by:
ACC AustraliaImagine this … Your computer is frozen. A strange message comes up on the screen. You receive a call from the Head of IT that there has been a cyber-attack on your organisation and there is a ransom demand. Your phone starts ringing from multiple stakeholders in the business… what do you now?
As In-house Counsel for your organisation, your next steps in this complex decision-making process surrounding cyber-attacks and ransom payments are critical for your business.
Our panel of experts will discuss:
- Legal considerations: Delve into the legal ramifications of responding to ransom demands, exploring the regulatory landscape and compliance requirements.
- Ethical dilemmas: Navigate the ethical nuances of paying or refraining from paying a ransom, examining the broader implications for corporate responsibility.
- Practical strategies: Gain insights into proactive cybersecurity strategies aimed at preventing and mitigating the impact of ransomware attacks.
This discussion promises to be a comprehensive exploration of the multifaceted aspects surrounding ransom demands, providing attendees with valuable perspectives and actionable strategies.
Join the ACC Victoria Committee and your fellow ACC members for this event, followed by networking drinks and canapés, hosted by Piper Alderman.
Speakers
Raymond Loh, Product Leader of Cyber, Australia, International Financial Lines, AXA XL
Raymond Loh is the Product Leader of Cyber and Technology for AXA XL in Australia. Raymond has over 12 years of experience working in the insurance industry holding senior roles in financial lines claims and previous to his current role, Raymond was the Cyber Claims Lead for AXA XL. Raymond is also an admitted lawyer in New South Wales and regularly speaks at industry events and has authored a number of publications on cyber risks.
Brendan Read, Partner, KordaMentha
Brendan’s two decades of experience in forensic technology and investigations includes 10 years within the Queensland Police Service. A founding member of the High-Tech Crime Investigation Unit, he worked alongside State, Federal and International law enforcement agencies, including the US Secret Service, co-ordinating multi-jurisdictional investigations into fraud and cyber related criminal activity. Brendan has led complex cyber incident responses for businesses and government agencies. He has given evidence in many matters before District and Magistrates courts and in civil proceedings where digital evidence has been critical to the outcome.
Craig Subocz, Partner, Piper Alderman
Craig is experienced in data security and information privacy matters, such as preparing privacy and credit reporting policies, employee procedures and data breach response plans, as well as delivery of privacy training. Craig has advised a number of clients on compliance with the mandatory data breach notification requirements under the Privacy Act, including whether a data breach is notifiable and the preparation of notifications and applications for exemption from notification requirements. Craig has also advised multiple clients in relation to the assessment and reporting of data breaches to the Privacy Commissioner and to affected individuals.
Steven Pettigrove, Partner, Piper Alderman
Steven advises on financial services and fintech, with a particular focus on digital assets regulation and disputes. He advises on fraud investigations, insider trading, market manipulation, asset recovery, IP theft, governance and directors’ duties, AML/CTF and sanctions issue. His experience includes advising on internal investigations, asset freezing and recovery relating to phishing and cyber-attacks, and AML/CTF and sanctions issues in connection with ransomware payments. He has acted on litigation before the UK Supreme Court and in the Hong Kong and Australian Courts. Steven trained at a Magic Circle law firm in London and worked for one of Australia’s leading disputes practices prior to joining Piper Alderman. Steven is admitted and has practised in Australia, Hong Kong and England & Wales.
Moderator
Moderator: Vanessa Reinehr, Legal Counsel, RMIT
Vanessa Reinehr is Legal Counsel at RMIT University, supporting the Online, Property, Industry Engagement, Education and Compliance and Risk portfolios, as well as RMIT Activator, the university's entrepreneurial start-up incubator. Vanessa is also a member of RMIT’s Critical Incident Management Team which assists RMIT manage critical incidents such as cyber-attacks and data breaches.
Notes
*Competitor Exclusion – ACC Australia Partner’s may request that representative/s of a competitor organisation/s registered for the event be excluded, and ACC Australia reserves the right to make the final decision as to whether a registration is rejected. As a guide, a competitor organisation could be defined as a rival organisation of similar size to the host Corporate Partner, with an established practice, product or service in the area being showcased by the Corporate Partner’s at the event. Please provide a brief statement as to why you have deemed an organisation to be a competitor, in support of any request to ACC Australia to reject a registration.
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