How to Pass a Cybersecurity Audit in 10 Steps

Editor’s Note: The author of this post assists with complex litigation and regulatory environments.

By Sheila Mackay, Vice President at Xerox Legal Services

With data breaches becoming an unfortunate everyday occurrence, cybersecurity is no longer just an IT issue. Legal departments, which have a need to protect sensitive information, such as employees’ and clients’ personally identifiable information and nonpublic corporate information, are increasingly becoming involved in data security issues as the universe of risk exposure expands.

Moreover, with cybersecurity featuring prominently on the federal government’s agenda over the last two years, the legal department should anticipate the potential for regulatory ...