Technology and Security for Lawyers and Other Professionals: The Basics and Beyond (Elgar Guides to Professional Skills for Lawyers)
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- Synopsis
- 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 styleConcise, accessible explanations of key computing-related conceptsHighlights fines/legal action regarding specific security/tech-related issuesCompanion PDF contains several ‘try-it-yourself’ illustrations and further informationProvides an excellent framework for interpreting and applying laws/regulations on technology/communications, privacy/data protection, security and/or AI/MLThis 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.
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- ISBN-13:
- 9781803923918
- Related ISBNs:
- 9781803923901
- Publisher:
- Edward Elgar Publishing
- Date of Addition:
- 06/30/24
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- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
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- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Computers and Internet, Business and Finance, Law, Legal Issues and Ethics
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- This is a copyrighted book.
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