Technology and Security for Lawyers and Other Professionals (eBook)

The Basics and Beyond

W. Kuan Hon (Autor)

eBook Download: PDF

2024
Edward Elgar Publishing (Verlag)
978-1-80392-391-8 (ISBN)

Infos

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 styleConcise, accessible explanations of key computing-related conceptsHighlights fines/legal action regarding specific security/tech-related issuesCompanion PDF contains several 'try-it-yourself' illustrations and further informationProvides an excellent framework for interpreting and applying laws/regulations on technology/communications, privacy/data protection, security and/or AI/MLThis 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.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 14.6.2024
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Recht / Steuern ► Allgemeines / Lexika
• Themenwelt: Recht / Steuern ► EU / Internationales Recht
• Themenwelt: Recht / Steuern ► Privatrecht / Bürgerliches Recht ► Berufs-/Gebührenrecht
• Themenwelt: Recht / Steuern ► Privatrecht / Bürgerliches Recht ► IT-Recht
• ISBN-10: 1-80392-391-1 / 1803923911
• ISBN-13: 978-1-80392-391-8 / 9781803923918