Cybersecurity, Privacy & Artificial Intelligence

Every business has unique data protection needs, and we develop tailored strategies to address these challenges. Brooks’ preventative services include:

• Employee education and training thereby that creates a first line of defense against cyber threats;
• Drafting comprehensive information security policies;
• Developing incident reporting templates and response protocols;
• Drafting privacy policies, website terms, and written information security policies; and
• Assisting with complex compliance questions.

Penetration testing and security auditing is another preventive measure that allows businesses to identify vulnerabilities before they are exploited. Our team is ready to work with a certified auditor to evaluate potential security gaps that could expose your company to cyberattacks, such as stolen credentials, data breaches, or ransomware attacks. Brooks will also help ensure key assets like intellectual property, PII, and financial data are secured to help further mitigate risks to your business.

In the event your company is subjected to a data breach, we can support and guide you through the steps required to address the incident. We are ready to assist with breach notifications to consumers, regulatory bodies, and other required parties. If litigation arises, our experienced team is ready to defend your interests.

As cyberattacks grow in complexity, cyber-insurance is critical for businesses storing or transmitting sensitive data. We are ready to review policies to help ensure you have coverage to help in the event of a data breach or cyber extortion. Our goal is to ensure your cyber-insurance aligns with your business risk profile.

During mergers and acquisitions, cybersecurity due diligence is essential, particularly when a target may have experienced a prior data breach. We assist in assessing the cybersecurity posture of acquisition targets to ensure that digital assets are appropriately valued and secured.

Our lawyers specialize in drafting and negotiating a range of cyber-related agreements, such as:

• Security and privacy policies
• Confidentiality agreements
• Agreements concerning personal identifiable information (PII)

Our team is here to guide your organization through all facets of cybersecurity, ensuring that your data is protected and your risks are minimized.

As AI systems are now being deployed across nearly every industry, companies may not fully understand the risks and compliance challenges involved. Whether you’re developing a new AI system or using a pre-trained AI model, thorough evaluation is essential to avoid regulatory penalties and legal liabilities and mitigate risks associated with undesirable outcomes. Such risks not only include regulations specifically tailored to AI systems, but also the privacy and intellectual property risks that may arise from either deploying or using AI systems.