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confidentiality, privacy, information management, cloud computing, cybersecurity,
fraud prevention, security

Migrating Servers to the Cloud - Episode 176
07:42
Migrating Servers to the Cloud – Episode 176
Qualifies for 8 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. It is beyond question that not only is the cloud permitted for legal providers, it might even be necessary in certain cases. This episode looks at transitioning physical servers to an online environment.
Can Passkeys Replace Passwords? - Episode 175
09:57
Can Passkeys Replace Passwords? – Episode 175
Qualifies for 10 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. Computers and mobile devices have created security challenges, particularly with traditional passwords. Passkeys are emerging as a modern solution, and this episode discusses how they compare to traditional authentication methods.
Cyber Breaches Through Third Parties - Episode 174
08:27
Cyber Breaches Through Third Parties – Episode 174
Qualifies for 9 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. Even perfect internal cybersecurity can fail if hackers gain entry through third party suppliers. Most offices rely on outside vendors, but here are some tips to expand protection.
Following the Online Wire Payment Rules - Episode 158
09:34
Following the Online Wire Payment Rules – Episode 158
Qualifies for 10 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. Although online banking is the norm for personal finances, it still poses issues for businesses, especially law offices. In particular, lawyers must carefully follow the rules respecting online transfers from trust accounts. This episode looks at the requirements.
The Security Risks of Internet of Things (IoT) Devices - Episode 156
08:49
The Security Risks of Internet of Things (IoT) Devices – Episode 156
Qualifies for 9 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. Personal computer and mobile devices are not the only entryways hackers use to breach a network. This episode of Bite Size Continuing Professional Development highlights how ordinary devices like cameras or speakers can create security holes.
The New Virtual Client Verification Rules - Episode 155
08:10
The New Virtual Client Verification Rules – Episode 155
Qualifies for 9 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. Client identification and verification requirements have been around for 15 years, but recent Rule changes make it more convenient to verify information when meeting remotely. In this episode of Bite Size CPD, Craig Zawada, K.C. reviews the new provisions and the preparation needed to ...
Communication Options - Episode 154
08:51
Communication Options – Episode 154
Qualifies for 9 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. The practice management technology series winds up with a look at communication options for practitioners. While email is still the most common, many other platforms can help legal providers and clients stay in touch.
eDiscovery Tools - Episode 153
07:32
eDiscovery Tools – Episode 153
Qualifies for 8 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. Given the drudgery and time involved in document disclosure, eDiscovery software tries to make this process more efficient and accurate. Watch this installment in the practice management technology series to learn some basic requirements and traps that accompany discovery automation.
Managing Documents - Episode 152
07:57
Managing Documents – Episode 152
Qualifies for 8 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. The practice management technology series continues with a look at a core requirement in the law industry: document handling. Devoting time to how an office manages paper and digital documents can massively increase efficiency and quality, and this episode looks at a few of the options.
Time Management Software - Episode 151
07:44
Time Management Software – Episode 151
Qualifies for 8 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. Dates drive most legal work, so time management is a must. This week's episode looks at software solutions for calendars and tasks.
Practice Management Technology Series - Episode 142
07:15
Practice Management Technology Series – Episode 142
Qualifies for 8 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. The right technology is essential to deliver legal services efficiently, so this marks the beginning of a series on starting a new practice or upgrading existing tools.
Cybersecurity Series: A Real Life Law Firm Attack - Episode 141
07:12
Cybersecurity Series: A Real Life Law Firm Attack – Episode 141
Qualifies for 8 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. The Cybersecurity for Lawyers series concludes with how a Saskatchewan law firm lost hundreds of thousands of dollars from a cyber breach. Cases like this provide more examples of how to shore up defenses.
Cybersecurity Series: Security Mindset - Episode 140
07:26
Cybersecurity Series: Security Mindset – Episode 140
Qualifies for 8 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. Although there are tools and processes to follow to minimize cybersecurity issues, attitudes and knowledge may be more important. This episode of Bite Size CPD looks at the mindset lawyers and firms should employ to reduce attack risks.
Cybersecurity Series: Cybersecurity Best Practices - Episode 139
08:04
Cybersecurity Series: Cybersecurity Best Practices – Episode 139
Qualifies for 9 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. With cyber breaches evolving and victimizing more targets than ever, the problem of security can seem overwhelming. The biggest risks, however, can be minimized with some easy steps.
Cybersecurity Series: Guarding Data Through Encryption - Episode 138
07:33
Cybersecurity Series: Guarding Data Through Encryption – Episode 138
Qualifies for 8 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. Data is the target of many cyber attacks, so it makes sense to shield it. An important tool, encryption, sounds complex, but there are some easy ways to implement it into workflows.
Cybersecurity Series: Cyber Breach Protection Tactics - Episode 137
10:24
Cybersecurity Series: Cyber Breach Protection Tactics – Episode 137
Qualifies for 11 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. Cybersecurity need not be technical; simple steps can help protect systems. Software patching and virtual private network are two strategies to remember.
Cybersecurity Series: Improving Cybersecurity through Backups - Episode 136
10:15
Cybersecurity Series: Improving Cybersecurity through Backups – Episode 136
Qualifies for 11 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. The cybersecurity series continues with a strategy that is not only helpful in protecting against security breaches, but mandatory for any information technology environment: device backups.
Cybersecurity Series: Even Stronger Passwords - Episode 135
08:19
Cybersecurity Series: Even Stronger Passwords – Episode 135
Qualifies for 9 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. Last week's Bite Size CPD highlighted the importance of password complexity for cybersecurity. This episode continues with steps to make passwords even harder to bypass.
Cybersecurity Series: Fighting Hackers with Passwords - Episode 134
10:40
Cybersecurity Series: Fighting Hackers with Passwords – Episode 134
Qualifies for 11 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics.  The series on cybersecurity for lawyers continues by examining steps to avoid breaches. This episode reviews one of the easiest and most effective ways to minimize problems: good passwords.
Cybersecurity Series: Common Cyber Mistakes - Episode 133
07:14
Cybersecurity Series: Common Cyber Mistakes – Episode 133
Qualifies for 8 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. While cyberthreats can occur even if good practices are followed, the vast majority of breaches result from simple mistakes by users or IT providers. This episode in the continuing cybersecurity series highlights the most easily avoided errors.
Cybersecurity Series: Even More Cyberthreats - Episode 132
10:16
Cybersecurity Series: Even More Cyberthreats – Episode 132
Qualifies for 11 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics.  The series on cyberthreat protection continues. Last week’s episode looked at ransomware and phishing as attack vectors, but there are other ways that systems are threatened.
Cybersecurity Series: Threats - Episode 131
08:39
Cybersecurity Series: Threats – Episode 131
Qualifies for 9 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics.  Cybersecurity requires some knowledge of the different ways criminals can attack systems and information. This episode introduces two of the most common schemes used.
Cybersecurity for Lawyers Introduction - Episode 130
07:14
Cybersecurity for Lawyers Introduction – Episode 130
Qualifies for 8 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. A cyberbreach can literally bankrupt an organization, and lawyers are prime targets because of the information they hold. This episode marks the beginning of a new series highlighting the biggest risks, and how to prevent them.
New Artificial Intelligence Guidelines - Part 2 - Episode 125
07:57
New Artificial Intelligence Guidelines – Part 2 – Episode 125
Qualifies for 8 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. The last episode of Bite Size CPD introduced the Law Society's new guidelines for using generative artificial intelligence. In this episode, another important duty is reviewed: confidentiality.
Issues with Artificial Intelligence - Episode 121
09:38
Issues with Artificial Intelligence – Episode 121
Qualifies for 10 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. From confidentiality to intellectual property ownership, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is creating new issues that lawyers need to assess. In a continuing series on AI, this episode looks at a few of the subjects that require awareness.
Why Your Firm Needs A Document Management System - Episode 116
07:27
Why Your Firm Needs A Document Management System – Episode 116
Qualifies for 8 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. Law firms could not exist without documents, but administering them is often random and disorganized. A document management system can be a big advantage and this episode looks at some features which can help.
Must Lawyers Store Wills Forever? - Episode 115
08:00
Must Lawyers Store Wills Forever? – Episode 115
Qualifies for 8 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. Many law firms store wills and estate files indefinitely. In this episode of Bite Size CPD, we look at the costs of storing them, and the other valuables filling up office vaults.
Locked Down Devices - Episode 111
06:28
Locked Down Devices – Episode 111
Qualifies for 7 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. In a previous episode we reviewed good security practices for mobile devices, but some lawyers have extra requirements imposed by their organizations. We look at some of those complications and how they can be managed.
The Risks of AI - Episode 109
08:27
The Risks of AI – Episode 109
Qualifies for 9 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. Artificial intelligence hasn't reached Skynet capabilities - yet - but there are still many things lawyers must be aware of when employing AI tools. There are benefits to using the technology, but this episode looks at the care necessary to manage the downsides.
Word Styles - Episode 106
07:10
Word Styles – Episode 106
Qualifies for 8 CPD minutes. In our never ending quest for efficiency, we can sometimes overlook the obvious things which already exist in our software. Formatting Styles are a great example of this, and in this episode we look at how they work with Microsoft Word.
Measuring Marketing Effectiveness - Episode 103
07:23
Measuring Marketing Effectiveness – Episode 103
Qualifies for 8 CPD minutes. Marketing is essential for all businesses, law offices included, but is it really working? This week's Bite Size Video delves into how to measure the effectiveness of your promotional activities
OneNote for Meetings - Episode 100
05:38
OneNote for Meetings – Episode 100
Qualifies for 6 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. There are much more efficient ways of tracking meeting information than piles of paper. One option is Microsoft OneNote, and in this video we cover a few of its features which help capture meeting details.
Save Time With Keyboard Shortcuts - Episode 98
07:23
Save Time With Keyboard Shortcuts – Episode 98
Qualifies for 8 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics.  Mouse clicks are the norm in today's PC software, but learning keyboard shortcuts can supercharge your efficiency. Join Craig Zawada, K.C. as he discusses some of the keyboard commands beyond Ctrl-C and Ctrl-V.
Spam Signals - Episode 97
07:45
Spam Signals – Episode 97
Qualifies for 8 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. We are all sick of email spam, but it's not going away and vigilance remains the watchword. This week we highlight some of the clues to watch for when scanning your inbox for these unwanted messages.
Email Tricks - Episode 91
06:32
Email Tricks – Episode 91
Qualifies for 7 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics.  Email remains the dominant form of written communication for lawyers, so it makes sense to adopt shortcuts to save time and improve efficiency. In this episode of Bite Size CPD, we highlight some tips to apply to your own email workflow.
Protecting Your Mobile Devices - Episode 89
06:40
Protecting Your Mobile Devices – Episode 89
Qualifies for 7 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics.  Losing an expensive phone or laptop is bad enough, but the information lost can be worse. Join us as we review ways to prevent losing devices and data.
The Benefits of a NAS - Episode 88
07:52
The Benefits of a NAS – Episode 88
Qualifies for 8 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. Network attached storage devices sound complicated but they can actually simplify your networking needs at the office or home. In this episode we dig into what a NAS is and how to use one for file needs and more.
Modernizing Your File Management - Episode 85
08:07
Modernizing Your File Management – Episode 85
Qualifies for 9 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics.  While our reliance on paper documents is drastically declining, we often apply the same old tools to electronic materials. This can be inefficient, and in this episode of Bite Size CPD we highlight how you should treat digital materials differently.
Lessons From The LastPass Breach - Episode 84
08:13
Lessons From The LastPass Breach – Episode 84
Qualifies for 9 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics.  One of the most popular password managers, LastPass, suffered a serious breach in 2022. Even if you were not using this program, the breach provides some valuable lessons to apply to your own cybersecurity.
Are You Using The Most Secure 2FA? - Episode 81
06:43
Are You Using The Most Secure 2FA? – Episode 81
Qualifies for 7 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics.  Multi-factor/two factor authentication is one of the best ways of locking down your accounts against attackers. But some forms are weaker than others, and this episode of Bite Size CPD discusses how to maximize your protection.
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