The Company’s Lawyer is Not Your Lawyer – Legal Self Defense – Larry Dietz – CSP #125
Joe Sullivan has shown all of us that CISOs are on the front lines when it comes to breaches and their legal aftermath. Unfortunately, most CISOs are not attorneys and may not understand the rules of engagement with law enforcement to the point where they may find themselves in legal jeopardy for ‘doing the right thing’. Join Larry Dietz long time cybersecurity professional, attorney and retired US Army Colonel and Todd Fitzgerald for a lively discussion on how to prepare for the legal ramifications of security incidents.
Guest
Lawrence “Larry” Dietz, is General Counsel of TAL Global where Tal Global’s international business has given him extensive experience in international contracts. Prior to joining TAL Global Dietz served in senior roles at Symantec Corporation to include Director of Market Intelligence and Global Public Sector Evangelist. He retired as a Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve. His degrees include BS in BA, MBA, JD, LLM in European Law. Dietz is a member of the Bar of the US Supreme Court, the State of California and the District of Columbia.
Host
Todd Fitzgerald promotes CISO/CPO leadership via the SCMedia CISO STORIES weekly podcast, advisory board participation, and international speaking engagements. Todd serves as VP, Cybersecurity Strategy, Cybersecurity Collaborative. Todd authored 5 books, including #1 New Release (2024) Privacy Leader Compass: A Comprehensive Roadmap for Building and Leading Practical Privacy Programs, and #1 Best-selling (2019-2023) and 2020 CANON Cybersecurity Hall of Fame book, CISO COMPASS: Navigating Cybersecurity Leadership Challenges with Insights from Pioneers. Named 2016–17 Chicago CISO of the Year, Todd’s senior leadership positions include Northern Trust, Grant Thornton International, Ltd, ManpowerGroup, Wellpoint/National Government Services, Zeneca/Syngenta, IMS Health and American Airlines.
