Network security audits keep the hackers at bay; for fun or for profit, intruders will attempt to breach security; law firms should be prepared

Article Abstract:

The legal community stores much of its information in electronic repositories and thus must pay attention to computer security. Law firms must first evaluate their vulnerabilities and determine the common means of entry by which unauthorized users gain access, then reduce these vulnerabilities through revised security policies, improved security systems and modified computer architectures. Law firms have to learn to think like hackers and to understand the common types of access methods, which are through the Internet, through dial-up facilities and from inside the firm.

Investigations, Computer hackers

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Minimizing the threat of hackers; law firms need to safeguard against breaches of computer security, internal and external

Article Abstract:

Computer fraud abounds and the best way to prevent it is if only insiders with legitimate business needs have access to information. Access can best be controlled through user authentication, and single-use password programs are made to solve access problems. Law firms using the Internet to communicate with clients might want to consider firewall programs to guard against outside computer criminals gaining access to information. Encryption is another security choice. Companies which make these programs are listed.

Product information, Computer services industry, Information technology services industry

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Recess appointment need not be antagonistic

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Pres Clinton's recess appointment of Bill Lann Lee as acting assistant attorney general for civil rights is permitted by Art II Sec II of the Constitution, which allows the president the temporary selection of government officials. The Republican Party labeled this as a recess appointment after Senate rejection, where it was in reality an appointment to force the Senate to act. The Senate has advise-and-consent power, but when it fails to act, a recess appointment can force the matter.

Analysis, Officials and employees, Appointments, resignations and dismissals, Separation of powers, Lee, Bill Lann, United States. Department of Justice. Civil Rights Division

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