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The lawyer may be the first person a client will sue if they lose money as the result of a law firm’s cybersecurity breach, says Law & Cyber founder and principal Simone Herbert-Lowe. “That’s because chances are the client is never going to be able to find the cybercriminal and they'll never get their money back.” Join us at the Law Institute of Victoria's 2024 CPD Intensive Day on 26 March 2023.

Simone Herbert-Lowe has been named as a finalist in the Women in Law Awards 2023 for Thought Leader of the Year. The Women in Law Awards is the most highly regarded awards program across Australia recognising exceptional women in the Australian legal industry. This prestigious national awards program presents an exceptional opportunity for leading women to showcase their achievements, attract more clients, and propel their careers on top of giving them the recognition they deserve.

Simone Herbet-Lowe has been recognised as a Security finalist in the 2023 Relativity Fest Innovation Awards. Relativity’s Innovation Awards program celebrates the curious change makers in tech who are making an impact by building custom solutions, empowering people and forging new paths to improve the legal industry and its communities.  

Founder of Law & Cyber Simone Herbert-Lowe is determined to move cyber resilience and security from a compliance-based 'tick the box' education to organisations of all sizes to create a cyber-aware culture. As a practicing lawyer, Simone witnessed firsthand the impact on humans of cyber hacking and now leads a business that educates humans to move from blame to empowerment and prevents 'cyber' strangers from opening the door to important data.

Simone Herbert-Lowe delves into why firms might be a target for different hackers, her practical guidance for boutique firm owners to ensure they are upholding their professional duties and are engaged in best practice, the need to be across proposed legislative changes, the place for limited liability, prioritising urgent needs in anticipation of a possible recession and why boutique firm owners must put themselves forward for recognition for their stellar work.

The awards are considered the gold standard for excellence, providing a unique opportunity for all women across the Australian legal industry — from rising stars through to those in senior ranks — to advance in their careers.

Cyber events can cause significant impact for both customers and the business itself, whether this is through direct financial loss, long term reputational damage or regulatory breaches. Our latest course is specially designed for owners and staff across all Australian businesses.

Simone has been nominated in the “Women in Law” awards, which celebrate the top female professionals in the legal industry across Australia.

RelativityFest’s Innovation Awards celebrate the curious change makers in tech who are making an impact at the individual, organisational, and industry levels.

College of Law caught up with Simone to navigate the murky and complex world of cyber risk, the top 5 threats facing lawyers today - and what you can do to mitigate your risk.

As a lawyer of 30 years, Simone Herbert-Lowe knew cybercrime was a major threat. But it wasn’t until she undertook her AGSM @ UNSW Business School MBA that she discovered how she could help businesses stay one step ahead of the next scam.

LawCPD chat with Simone about her passion to educate lawyers about cyber threats and the common misconceptions lawyers have regarding cyber risks.

Julian Morrow, co-founder of the Chaser, Giant Dwarf and host of ABC National Radio’s Sunday Extra, chats with Simone Herbert-Lowe, Director at Law & Cyber, about cybercrime and cyber assisted fraud in legal practice.

Unsuspecting real estate agents are being tricked into redirecting funds and disclosing sensitive private information with an increasing number of cyberattacks targeting the Australian property industry.

As remote working becomes the norm, businesses must address concerns around data security and the physical safety of employees.