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Topic:  Cybersecurity Fundamentals for Notaries: Protecting Your Practice in an Evolving Threat Landscape
Presenters: Ramin Ahmed
When: October 6, 2026
Time: 11am -12pm
CE Credit: 1

Member: $35.00
Non-member: $85.00

Description:

Cybersecurity threats continue to evolve, placing increasing responsibility on legal professionals to safeguard confidential client information and maintain secure business practices. This educational session is designed specifically for notaries and will provide a practical, non-technical overview of the cybersecurity risks most relevant to professional practice.

Through real-world examples and current industry trends, participants will gain an understanding of common cyber threats affecting legal professionals and learn practical strategies to reduce organizational risk. Topics will include:

  • Understanding the fundamentals of cybersecurity and its importance within a notarial practice
  • Recognizing current cyber threats affecting notaries and legal professionals, including phishing, business email compromise, ransomware, and social engineering
  • Implementing best practices for password management and multi-factor authentication
  • Protecting confidential client information and maintaining secure digital records
  • Applying cybersecurity best practices when working remotely or using mobile devices
  • Identifying warning signs of potential cyber incidents and responding appropriately
  • Developing practical, everyday habits that strengthen organizational cybersecurity and reduce risk

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

  • Describe the most common cybersecurity threats facing notarial practices.
  • Recognize indicators of phishing, social engineering, and other common cyber attacks.
  • Apply cybersecurity best practices to protect confidential client information and business systems.
  • Implement practical risk-reduction measures that support the security and resilience of their practice.
  • Understand the role of cybersecurity preparedness as a foundation for effective incident response and cyber risk management.

This session is educational in nature and is intended to provide participants with practical knowledge and actionable strategies that can be immediately applied within their professional practice. It establishes a foundational understanding of cybersecurity principles before introducing broader concepts related to cyber risk management, incident response, and organizational resilience.