Mark P. Szpak, Partner, Ropes & Gray LLP to Speak at KC’s Emerging Issues in Cyber Security: A 2013 Update Live Webcast

New York, NY, April 26, 2013 --(PR.com)-- The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Mark P. Szpak, Partner, Ropes & Gray LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Emerging Issues in Cyber Security: A 2013 Update.” This event is scheduled for September 6, 2013 from 12:00pm – 2:00pm (ET).

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http://www.knowledgecongress.org/event_2013_Issues_Cyber_Security.html

About Mark P. Szpak

Mark Szpak is a leading member of Ropes & Gray’s nationally-ranked data breach and privacy group that has assisted Sony, Heartland Payment Systems, Genesco, The TJX Companies, Wyndham Hotels and others in handling the wide range of issues and matters that can arise from computer network intrusions, including class action litigation, card brand matters, regulatory inquiries, and forensic review. With over 25 years of practice in complex litigation and intellectual property, Mark has extensive experience representing public and private companies in a host of business and commercial disputes, including consumer class actions, securities fraud suits, regulatory enforcement, bankruptcy litigation, dealership disputes and transactional litigation.

About Ropes & Gray LLP

Ropes & Gray LLP is a leading global law firm with offices in New York, Washington, D.C., Boston, Chicago, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, London, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Tokyo, and Seoul. Built on a foundation of more than 140 years of forging strong client relationships, Ropes & Gray has over 1,000 lawyers and professionals representing interests across a broad spectrum of industries in corporate law and litigation matters, as well as counseling on labor and employment issues, tax and benefits, creditors’ rights, and private client services. The firm’s clients include leading industrial companies, financial institutions, government agencies, hospitals and health care organizations, colleges and universities, as well as families and individuals.

Event Synopsis:

As cybercrime continues to evolve, security experts must keep themselves up to date to combat increasingly sophisticated threats to protect their firms and clients. In a two-hour LIVE webcast, a panel of distinguished professionals will address significant issues expected to shape the cyber security landscape in 2013, along with providing practical guidance. Our speakers will address the following key issues:

- Mobile Malware, Hacktivism, Crimeware and Hacking
- Issues Relating to Cyber Risk Insurance and Data Breach Coverage
- Regulatory Updates on Cyber Legislation
- Practical Guidance to Cyber Breach Risk Assessment and Effective Incident Response
- And so much more

About The Knowledge Group, LLC/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series

The Knowledge Congress was established with the mission to produce unbiased, objective, and educational live webinars that examine industry trends and regulatory changes from a variety of different perspectives. The goal is to deliver a unique multilevel analysis of an important issue affecting business in a highly focused format. To contact or register to an event, please visit: www.knowledgecongress.org.