In Carlton Fields' latest CF on Cyber podcast series, Jack Clabby and Joe Swanson discuss the latest guidelines released by the Department of Justice Cybersecurity Unit, which provides recommendations to companies about how to prepare for and respond to data security incidents. The guidance, which updates the original guidelines issued in 2015, details best practices in several key areas: steps to take before a cyberintrusion or attack, incident response, and what to do after a cyber incident.

Businesses, as well as lawyers, will benefit from the insights provided in this podcast. Both Jack and Joe are former federal cyber prosecutors who represent companies in investigating and responding to data security incidents.

Read: Best Practices for Victim Response and Reporting of Cyber Incidents, Version 2.0

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