All Episodes
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Episode 1 — Navigate the GLEG exam with confidence and clear direction
Approaching the Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) Law of Data Security and Investigations (GLEG) exam requires a strategic understanding of its unique ...
Episode 2 — Crack scoring rules and policies that shape every question
The GLEG exam utilizes a scientific scoring methodology where the passing threshold is currently set at 70.7%. Understanding these rules is vital, as every question ca...
Episode 4 — Master compliance foundations to anchor every legal decision
Establishing a firm grasp of compliance foundations is essential for any cybersecurity professional navigating the intersection of technology and law. This episode exp...
Episode 5 — Design defensible security policies stakeholders will actually follow
Designing security policies that are both legally defensible and operationally practical is a core skill for any governance lead. This episode covers the essential com...
Episode 6 — Link policy choices directly to measurable organizational risk
Effective cybersecurity governance requires a direct link between policy decisions and the specific risks facing the organization. This episode examines the process of...
Episode 7 — Define governance roles and accountability that truly stick
Clearly defined roles and levels of accountability are the backbone of any successful security and compliance program. This episode explores the specific responsibilit...
Episode 8 — Strengthen policy enforcement with practical controls and oversight
Policies are only as effective as the technical and administrative controls used to enforce them across the network. This episode investigates the different types of c...
Episode 9 — Handle policy exceptions without undermining your entire program
Managing policy exceptions is a necessary part of business operations, but it must be done with extreme care to avoid creating massive security or legal vulnerabilitie...
Episode 10 — Prove compliance with evidence auditors and counsel can trust
The ability to prove compliance through objective evidence is the final and most important step in any governance and legal program. This episode explores the types of...
Episode 11 — Fast review: consolidate policies and compliance takeaways today
This fast-paced review episode consolidates the foundational concepts of policy design and organizational compliance to ensure readiness for the GLEG exam. We revisit ...
Episode 12 — Strengthen third-party contracts to reduce legal and cyber exposure
Managing third-party risk begins with the inclusion of robust security and privacy clauses within every vendor and partner contract. This episode explores the essentia...
Episode 13 — Triage terms of service for hidden obligations and traps
Navigating the complex and often dense language of Terms of Service (ToS) is a vital skill for preventing accidental legal or technical liabilities. This episode focus...
Episode 14 — Vet contractor agreements for confidentiality, IP, and liability alignment
When engaging independent contractors or consultants, the protection of intellectual property and the clear definition of liability are paramount. This episode details...
Episode 15 — Govern affiliate data sharing without creating privacy landmines
Sharing personal data between corporate affiliates or subsidiaries requires a sophisticated governance framework to avoid significant privacy and regulatory violations...
Episode 16 — Bulletproof service agreements using clear security and audit clauses
To truly protect the organization, service level agreements (SLAs) must be bolstered with specific, enforceable security and audit requirements. This episode outlines ...
Episode 17 — Validate online assent using clickwrap, browsewrap, and recordkeeping
The method by which an organization obtains agreement from its users online determines the legal enforceability of its terms and policies. This episode compares the le...
Episode 18 — Apply electronic signatures that withstand regulatory and courtroom scrutiny
Electronic signatures have become the standard for modern business, but they must meet specific technical and legal criteria to be considered as valid as a physical "i...
Episode 19 — Exam Acronyms: quick audio reference for rapid recall
The GLEG exam is dense with specialized acronyms that can trip up even the most experienced professionals if they are not second nature. This episode provides a rapid-...
Episode 20 — Grasp e-discovery essentials every technologist and counsel needs
Electronic discovery, or e-discovery, is the process by which organizations must identify, preserve, and produce digital evidence in response to a legal or regulatory ...