07
Jun

Join Just-Tech at the Cyber Security Summit for Legal Aid Groups, Pro Bono Firms, Non-Profits and Law Firms

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Just-Tech is excited to invite you to a one-day virtual Cyber Security Summit organized for Legal Aid Groups, Pro Bono Firms, Non-Profits, and Law Firms! This event is co-hosted by Albany Law School in collaboration with GlobalCISO Leadership Foundation, Just-Tech, RiskProfiler.io, and ProBono.Net. The Summit will provide guidance on Cyber Security best-practices in the legal […]

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19
May

Is Your Home Internet Secure? Probably not… but it can be.

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Paul Wagenseil at Tom’s Guide has written an insightful article on home internet security identifying some of the dangers introduced by “commodity” hardware such as routers provided by ISPs and big-box commercial retailers. The problem with a lot of commodity hardware is that manufacturers often take an overly simplistic approach to design and security in […]

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11
Feb

2022 LSNTAP Legal Aid Security Toolkit

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Just-Tech is excited to announce the 2022 Legal Aid Security Toolkit, which was published in partnership with the Legal Services National Technology Assistance Project (LSNTAP).  In the past year, we have seen a real need for better cybersecurity practices in the legal aid community, amidst increasing attacks from bad actors. The purpose of this toolkit […]

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09
Jul

LSC TIP Grant Expanded for Cybersecurity Assessment: Apply by Aug 6th

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LSC recently announced expanded eligibility for Technology Improvement Project grants (TIP) that allow any current grantee in good standing to apply. The maximum amount of $25,000 has been increased to $35,000 for applications that include a security assessment, an important addition given the significant increase in cyber-attacks the community is experiencing. Details on eligibility requirements and how […]

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14
Jun

Join Just-Tech for MIE’s Cyber Risk Management Virtual Training Series

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Due to the pandemic and shift to remote working environments, there has been a significant growth in cybersecurity risks and potential threats. Technology and best practices have been developed in order to reduce the risk of successful breaches as well as their impact on your organization. After a series of security incidents at non-profit organizations, we feel that it […]

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11
Mar

Top Security Recommendations for Your Non-Profit

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Following recent security incidents at a number of non-profit organizations, we feel it is critical to raise awareness and provide recommendations about what can be done to help reduce the risk. We see that malicious emails are often used to trick users and steal passwords or program funds. Legal Services Corporation (LSC) recently posted a […]

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20
Aug

Non-Profit Legal in Hackers’ Crosshairs: Top signs you’re a spear-phishing target and how to defend yourself

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People are often the weakest link when it comes to being a target for cyber criminals, so it’s important to know the signs in order to avoid becoming a victim of email-based scams.  Background  Globally, the rate of email spam and phishing remained high in the second quarter of 2020. Roughly 50 percent of all email traffic was spam related. To make […]

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02
Apr

Sample Emergency Work from Home Policy

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This sample Emergency Work From Home (eWFH) policy is presented to Just-Tech clients and other legal services organizations to modify and use as necessary during this time.  Please note that this document contains language and provisions that may or may not apply to your organization, and should be adapted as necessary to fit your organization’s […]

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20
Jun

Widely used D-Link Modem/Router Under Attack

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Ars Technica is running a story on how the Sartori botnet has been actively targeting widely used D-Link DSL Internet modems in a effort to expand its infected base and likely launch new, and more sophisticated attacks against networks and devices. What makes the focus on D-Link notable is its position as one of the […]

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11
May

Security for a Civil Society

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The Ford Foundation recently partnered with The Engine Room to conduct research on the current state of digital security within the civil society community. The report is broken into three sections: The Contextual Nature of Security – which discusses “basic understandings of digital security, consider[s] political contexts, and take[s] a brief look at current and […]

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