From: "Frank Pawlak" <FPAWLat_private>: > 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. -- ############################################################## # Antonomasia antat_private # # See http://www.notatla.demon.co.uk/ # ##############################################################
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