Samuel Richardson said, “Calamity is the test of integrity.” In the rush and chaos following a cyber-attack, counsel may not have the rules of ethics in the forefront of their mind, though running afoul of such rules can have negative consequences for attorneys and their clients. If ethics rules are considered as part of advance preparation, they are more likely to be followed in a crisis.

Below we discuss some of the key rules of professional conduct for attorneys to be mindful of in the midst of a breach response.

Competence