Alice M. Porch, Esq., CIPP/US, C|EH, Security+

Alice is a member of the Florida Bar, and she focuses on data privacy and cybersecurity compliance. She attended the Warrington College of Business at the University of Florida and earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. After graduating, she earned a Juris Doctor at the Stetson University College of Law. During law school, she served as an Assistant Executive Editor for Stetson Law Review and also as a Staff Editor for Stetson Journal of Advocacy and the Law. She also served as a member of The Florida Bar Journal/News Editorial Board from 2018-2024. She is currently a member of the Florida Bar Cybersecurity and Privacy Law Substantive Law Committee.

Equifax Breach Affects Millions

September 30, 2017January 4, 2018 Alice M. Porch, Esq., CIPP/US, C|EH, Security+Data Breach Laws

On September 7, Equifax announced a massive cyber breach that affected 143 million consumers. The intruders accessed information that includes consumers’ names, addresses, Social Security numbers, birth dates, and driver’s license numbers. Equifax claims the cause […]

Ransomware Infection Risks Business Health

August 9, 2017October 17, 2017 Alice M. Porch, Esq., CIPP/US, C|EH, Security+Ransomware

Ransomware is a menacing cyber threat because it exposes a business to cyber extortion. A ransomware infection can harm a business by opening up its legal risks and shutting down its operations. Ransomware is a […]

Smart Contracts Use Code To Enforce Terms

August 1, 2017August 5, 2022 Alice M. Porch, Esq., CIPP/US, C|EH, Security+Blockchain

Smart contracts may transform the way contracts are formed and enforced across many industries. Traditionally, a contract is an agreement with legal terms and promises by the parties. Parties to a traditional contract typically enforce […]

Response Plan For A Data Breach

July 21, 2017January 4, 2019 Alice M. Porch, Esq., CIPP/US, C|EH, Security+Cyber Security

To rise above the aftermath of a data breach, a business needs to prepare a contingency plan. Whether a company discovers a system intruder or becomes infected with malware, the damage must be minimized. An Incident […]

Risk Assessment To Evaluate Data

July 18, 2017January 4, 2019 Alice M. Porch, Esq., CIPP/US, C|EH, Security+Data Breach Laws

Companies gather lots of personal data about their clients as they grow and become successful. Data that a company collects is an important asset, but it can also be a liability when a data breach happens. After […]

Social Engineering In Cyber Policies

July 17, 2017August 5, 2022 Alice M. Porch, Esq., CIPP/US, C|EH, Security+Cyber Insurance

Social engineering involves the use of various communication techniques, including pretexting (impersonation), phishing (email), vishing (phone), or smishing (text message). A scammer uses social engineering to trick an employee into believing that money or customer data must be […]

Safe Harbor From Data Breach Notification

July 3, 2017August 11, 2017 Alice M. Porch, Esq., CIPP/US, C|EH, Security+Data Breach Laws

The purpose of data breach laws is to encourage organizations to take measures to protect their sensitive data. After a data breach, a business must comply with the state data breach notification statutes where its […]

Ransomware Infects Texas Medical Provider

June 7, 2017August 11, 2017 Alice M. Porch, Esq., CIPP/US, C|EH, Security+Ransomware

Data Breach Today reported that Urology Austin (UA) in Texas became a victim of a ransomware attack on January 22, 2017. The attack encrypted the stored data on UA’s servers. The breach affected the medical information […]