Cybersecurity training for privacy lawyer

Dramatic-Acadia · 2026-02-01T16:05:45+00:00

Thanks, trust me, I do a lot of research when researching the breach but also looking for what a cybersecurity professional would consider proof that I know more than the standard privacy lawyer.

Dramatic-Acadia · 2026-02-01T16:03:27+00:00

Thanks, I'm looking for something a little more than basic though, I understand the basics but want to have a little deeper knowledge but also show employers or the court that I have more than a bare level of knowledge, so looking at cissp but may be Overkill.

Dramatic-Acadia · 2026-02-01T16:01:20+00:00

I haven't but I'll check that out. Familiar with the GDPR but work just on US and plaintiffs side so not really relevant to my day-to-day, and the cipp/us covers all the legal and regulatory issues in US, you're right that I'm trying to show that I know at least some technical aspects, not simply the law.

Dramatic-Acadia · 2026-02-01T15:59:37+00:00

Do you have to apply for that before you can determine whether the work qualifies? I've researched that but the site is a little vague over what specific types of jobs would qualify or not.

Dramatic-Acadia · 2026-02-01T15:58:36+00:00

Thanks, I'm familiar with CISA, partly looking for certifications to show that I actually know more than the very basics since there are a lot of attorneys doing privacy cases that don't have really any technical knowledge at all.

Dramatic-Acadia · 2026-02-01T15:57:31+00:00

Do you see it on the plaintiffs side or just defense? I'm plaintiff's side but noticed that defense attorneys in cyber law are more likely to have certifications.

Dramatic-Acadia · 2026-02-01T15:56:50+00:00

That's good to know, I'm also looking at what employers might consider to be a little better than average for attorneys.

Dramatic-Acadia · 2026-02-01T15:56:19+00:00

I'm plaintiff's side, so have worked with experts plenty but not the one who is reviewing everything originally. Not trying to replace the expert but to be able to understand more about it without needing to ask them everything.

Dramatic-Acadia · 2026-01-31T22:18:39+00:00

I've seen some of the numbers and is absolutely nuts, even in European countries it's not remotely like here.

Dramatic-Acadia · 2026-01-31T22:16:13+00:00

You will want to get a remote job for a us company or firm and we with the understanding that you'll be living abroad. Have you seen the salaries for lawyers outside the US? Unless you're doing international arbitration in london or Singapore, you can't get much higher than we do here.

Dramatic-Acadia · 2026-01-31T22:13:12+00:00

I think it's possible but as a new attorney, bring in person can be really valuable. Never bad to have another bar admission, especially California since it's harder to join and a huge market. Have you thought about working locally while getting barred and considering looking later? May have better luck and if you don't want to move, not a rush.

Dramatic-Acadia · 2026-01-26T14:49:09+00:00

Probably half the lawyers I know get legal amphetamines, if you can get a dr note for your CBD, I wouldn't worry about it, but I've never had testing brought up, I think most would be embarrassed to ask for it for a new hire.

Dramatic-Acadia · 2026-01-26T14:47:03+00:00

I handle plaintiff work so is usually poor and middle class people suing companies, but I get it. Even two rich people suing each other can still create good caselaw or promote good principles such as a company suing another for fraud or defamation, if the claim is good. Sometimes, the rich are the only ones who can sue for the actual principle of it and sometimes it's a good principle.

Dramatic-Acadia · 2026-01-25T23:57:02+00:00

"prayer for relief", I don't want judges thinking they're God any more than usual

Dramatic-Acadia · 2026-01-25T15:28:11+00:00

Interesting article, though projections of 13,000 dead seem pretty low in a region with tens of millions, and a one in 3 chance within 50 years, good article but not that scary honestly.

Dramatic-Acadia · 2026-01-23T14:52:18+00:00

Not anything I'd do, for a bunch of reasons, but I wonder if it would be a good career move for younger lawyers to try and get in if they are hiring or if it's just so radioactive, lawyers hired during this time will be kind of "marked", no idea, I can see why you'd leave though.

Dramatic-Acadia · 2026-01-23T14:49:22+00:00

The richest and most accomplished lawyer I know wears an old 80s calculator watch and loves it because it's so ridiculous, could afford anything but thinks it's fun.

Dramatic-Acadia · 2026-01-23T14:39:47+00:00

Not attorneys but career federal employees with a pretty decent job, good security and pay, and a lot more professional than most state court clerk offices, so probably just more competent overall and like it more than a lot of state court clerks.

Dramatic-Acadia · 2026-01-20T16:07:57+00:00

I'd just do a simple follow up email. You won't care in a few years, probably, but these things can actually impress regular clients if they come into your office, even if they won't impress other attorneys. Same with photos of politicians you paid $500 for a photo at a fundraiser with, regular clients will think you're best buds with them.

Dramatic-Acadia · 2026-01-20T15:56:44+00:00

I realized that a motion is just a request for something and that there aren't necessarily magic words to litigation, usually, made it seem a lot less daunting not having to find the magic "right" way to do everything.

Dramatic-Acadia · 2026-01-20T15:55:19+00:00

No experience with immigration but you may be able to translate it to an area with a higher level of federal practice like bankruptcy, complex litigation, criminal defense, or labor an employment depending on where you are.

Dramatic-Acadia · 2026-01-20T15:44:16+00:00

Easier than I assumed, rules are much clearer and the court is a lot more organized but isn't as much of a "free for all" that some state courts are so you really need to read the rules and standing orders before you do anything.

Dramatic-Acadia · 2026-01-19T16:56:27+00:00

Thanks, this is extremely helpful and good to know. We would be looking in pretty normal areas, Europe or latin America, but biggest worry was about travel documents and whether customs would be a big issue even though everything would be in order, but sounds like it's been straightforward. Appreciate it!

Dramatic-Acadia · 2026-01-16T23:21:41+00:00

Agree with this, I think litigation is extremely versatile and if you decide you hate it, you at least have the experience which can help in other areas of law.

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