Technology and Security for Lawyers and Other Professionals
The Basics and Beyond

By (author) K. W. Hon

ISBN13: 9781803923925

Imprint: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd

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Published: 28/06/2024

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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 style Concise, accessible explanations of key computing-related concepts Highlights fines/legal action regarding specific security/tech-related issues Companion PDF contains several ‘try-it-yourself’ illustrations and further information Provides an excellent framework for interpreting and applying laws/regulations on technology/communications, privacy/data protection, security and/or AI/ML This 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.
Contents: Foreword xiii Preface xvi PART I COMPUTING, HARDWARE/SOFTWARE, DATA AND PROGRAMMING 1 Computing terminology, computing models and bits 2 Hardware 3 Running programs; software 4 APIs, virtualization, serverless, hardware/software identification 5 Data storage 6 Programming/coding, software development PART II SECURITY 7 Security risks and concepts 8 Attack vectors 9 Cryptography; PETs 10 Public key infrastructure; passwords 11 Attack and defence PART III COMMUNICATIONS 12 Networking and IP addresses 13 Networking/Internet infrastructure and technologies 14 Web, URLs, domains, DNS 15 Webpages, HTTP, cookies and related issues 16 Web security, deep/dark web, Internet control 17 Email 18 Mobile wireless/cellular communications networks PART IV ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND MACHINE LEARNING 19 AI/machine learning terminology and paradigms 20 Data science and PETs 21 Machine learning projects 22 Artificial neural networks 23 Artificial intelligence: challenges and risks Afterword: confluence, convergence, emergence
  • Legal skills & practice
  • IT & Communications law
  • Professional & Vocational
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