CHARLOTTE, N.C.—Womble Bond Dickinson's Allen O'Rourke about cybersecurity law entitled "How to Best Protect Your Data and Limit Your Legal Liability When Data Is Breached" for NTCA – The Rural Broadband Association.

In this November 30 webinar, attendees will learn cybersecurity law basics, discuss data protection and network security recommendations, and review the importance of the attorney-client privilege doctrine when establishing procedures and processes to prevent cyberattacks and limit liability associated with cyber breach incidents and recovery.

O'Rourke will be joined in the discussion by Bennet & Bennet PLLC Managing Partner Carri Bennet and CyberESI Chief Commercial Officer Andy Silberstein.

NTCA – The Rural Broadband Association is the premier association representing nearly 850 independent, community-based telecommunications companies which are leading innovation in rural and small-town America.

Allen O'Rourke represents clients in cyber investigations, government enforcement, and civil litigation related to data breaches and cyberattacks. He also counsels clients on data privacy and cybersecurity issues.  Before joining Womble, he served as an Assistant US Attorney at the US Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia, where he focused on cybercrime.

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