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Technology and Security for Lawyers and Other Professionals: The Basics and Beyond

Technology and Security for Lawyers and Other Professionals: The Basics and Beyond

Author: W. Kuan Hon
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
ISBN: 9781803923925

Published In: June 2024
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only
Hardback Edition ISBN: 9781803923901

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Technology proficiency is now a necessity for most professionals. In this very practical book, W. Kuan Hon presents a comprehensive foundational guide to technology and cybersecurity for lawyers and other non-technologists seeking a solid grounding in key tech topics. Adopting a multidisciplinary approach that elucidates the high-level basics then goes a step beyond, Hon clearly explains core technical computing subjects: hardware/software, computing models/APIs, data storage/databases, programming, networking including Internet/web, email and mobile, and artificial intelligence/machine learning including LLMs, detailing cybersecurity essentials like encryption/hashing, public key infrastructure, digital signatures and PETs and flagging various security/privacy-related aspects throughout. Concrete examples help to consolidate understanding and illustrate the practical issues.

Key Features:

Direct, engaging writing style
Concise, accessible explanations of key computing-related concepts
Highlights fines/legal action regarding specific security/tech-related issues
Companion PDF contains several ‘try-it-yourself’ illustrations and further information
Provides an excellent framework for interpreting and applying laws/regulations on technology/communications, privacy/data protection, security and/or AI/ML

This book is an indispensable learning and reference work for professionals practising in technology/communications, privacy/security and/or data laws and compliance, offering an in-depth grounding in technology fundamentals and key practical issues. Analysts/consultants, compliance managers, policymakers/lawmakers and regulators/judges will also benefit from this book.

Foreword xiii

Preface xvi

PART I. COMPUTING, HARDWARE/SOFTWARE, DATA AND PROGRAMMING

Computing terminology, computing models and bits

Hardware

Running programs; software

APIs, virtualization, serverless, hardware/software identification

Data storage

Programming/coding, software development

PART II. SECURITY

Security risks and concepts

Attack vectors