Re: InfoSec Consultant Liability Question

[Antonomasia <ant () notatla demon co uk>]

From: "Frank Pawlak" <FPAWL () pcsentre com>:

> I am considering entering the InfoSec field as an independent
> consultant. My question is what kind of legal liabilities
> are general encountered during the course of work?  Is there
> Insurance available, like a type of mal-practice insurance?
> I understand that systems can not be made 100% secure,
> and that knowledge transfer can be made to the client.  But,
> there remains the possibility that if a network is compromised,
> the client may litigate for damages, etc.

> Any advice or pointers are most welcome.  My thanks in advance.

There is professional indemnity insurance.

I'd also suggest keeping records that will show the 99% of times your
advice is ignored.  This is not a job for the easily depressed.


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