Ryan Loughlin’s practice focuses on assisting clients to prepare for, minimize and respond to data security incidents. Mr. Loughlin guides clients through all stages of responding to, or preparing for, a data security incident, ranging from the initial discovery to inquiries from regulators, law enforcement and the media. Mr. Loughlin works with his clients to navigate the constantly evolving collection of state, federal and international laws to ensure full legal compliance and to reduce exposure resulting from a data security incident. This work includes assisting clients with locating the source of a data security incident, coordinating experts to assist with investigation and notification services, identifying the affected individuals, determining what information may have been compromised, advising clients on the applicable state, federal and international laws that govern their notice obligations and preparing legally sufficient notices to the affected individuals and to all necessary regulators. Mr. Loughlin also works with his clients to respond to any follow up inquiries from regulators and impacted individuals.

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS & PRESENTATIONS

• “Reducing the Risks of Ransomware: Prevention and Response,” Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, Virtual, February 11, 2021
• “Cyber Claims,” Cyber Security Tabletop Presentation, Pittsfield, MA, April 6, 2019
• “Department of Insurance Notification Requirements,” Continuing Legal Education, Wayne, PA, March 6, 2019
• “Understanding the Complicated Game of Attribution and Figuring Out If and How to Work with Law Enforcement,” Virtual, November 5, 2018
• “Cyber Liability,” Thonos360 3rd Annual Risk Management Conference, Sanford, FL, October 31, 2018
• “How to Handle a Breach of Credit Card Information,” Continuing Legal Education, Wayne, PA, May 16, 2018
• “Cyber: Prepare, Prevent, Mitigate, Restore, Tackling Evolving Cyber Threats,” Southhaven, MS, March 23, 2018
• “Emerging Guaranty Fund Claims Issues: Cyber Liability,” National Conference of Insurance Guaranty Funds, Mobile, AL, November 2, 2016
• “Cyber 101,” Association of Legal Administrators, Plymouth Meeting, PA, October 26, 2016
• “HUB – Live Hacking Event,” New York, NY, September 28, 2016
• “PCI Training,” International Insurer, Jersey City, NJ, June 16, 2016
• “Data/Cyber Security for Lawyers: Safeguarding Your Client’s Information & Protecting Your Firm,” New York State Trial Lawyers Association, Plainview, NY, May 9, 2016
• “PCI Presentation – New Trends,” International Insurer, Jersey City, NJ, May 8, 2016
• “Cyber-Privacy Claims Examined Under Traditional Personal Injury Grants,” International Insurer, Phoenix, AZ, May 4, 2016
• “PCI Training,” International Insurer, New York, NY, April 7, 2016