Jason leads the firm’s cyber risk and insurance practice and has been a specialist cyber and financial lines insurance lawyer for over 15 years.
Jason has extensive experience working with organisations, brokers and insurers, as well as engaging expert vendors, in managing cyber risks, responding to incidents and regulatory compliance. He is also an industry expert regarding complex coverage issues across all forms of financial lines insurance. Jason has acted as coverage counsel for insurers in class actions and large insolvency litigation, defended financial, legal and building professionals in litigated claims in all levels of Australian courts, and represented parties in Royal Commissions and ASIC investigations. Jason has worked with many of Australia’s largest insurers and Lloyd’s syndicates. He has also worked with numerous organisations providing pro bono legal assistance over his entire career.
Jason presents regularly on insurance law issues, cyber risk, class actions and Royal Commissions. Jason has served on the APIG National Committee since 2017, and he is an advocate for young lawyers choosing a legal career in insurance.
Recorded Webinar: Strengthening Your Defences Against Scams, Phishing and Cyber Security Attacks (Practice Management & Business Skills)
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About the Webinar
Around 300,000 cyber-crimes are committed in Australia every year. Many of these incidents arise not from hacking but from the behaviour of people who fall prey to scams, phishing and other social engineering methods. As the recent headlines have shown us, lawyers are no exception. This session assists succession lawyers keep on top of their cyber-security risk by examining:
- The different methods currently employed for scams;
- Spotlight on the particular cyber security vulnerabilities experienced by succession lawyers
- Tips for how to identify scams and fraudulent communications
- Suggestions for systems, policies and steps lawyers can take to minimise their risk
- Potential consequences that can arise following a breach and what practitioners should do if they suspect a breach
Presented By
Jason Symons
Partner, Mills Oakley Sydney, NSWWho Should Attend?
This webinar is suitable for lawyers practising in succession law - Australia wide.
CPD Information
Lawyers can claim 1 CPD unit - Practice Management & Business Skills
WA lawyers – Please note that TEN is unable to verify your completion of recorded webinars to the Legal Practice Board of WA. TEN is an accredited provider.
Enquiries/Assistance
If you need assistance or have an enquiry, please do not hesitate to contact our Webinar Coordinator, Lisa Tran on (03) 8601 7709 or email: [email protected]