Comment 8: A Website for Cybercurious Law Students and Legal Pros

Here at CSU|LAW we provide classes and programs that focus on cybersecurity and privacy as it relates to the study and practice of the law. Some of those classes get pretty technical, focusing on using and understanding hacking tools; hacking computers in virtual sandboxes; and learning common (though not commonly used) operating systems like security-focused Linux distributions.

I went through the cybersecurity masters program here and found two kinds of people in class: people who really enjoyed the technical work and wanted more and people who struggled but came out with a better understanding. If you are in the legal sphere and interested in taking your cybersecurity skills and understanding further, or just have a little free time until fall semester, then I have a suggestion.

tryhackme.com (THM) is a cool website that combines reading, lessons, and online labs that follow different learning paths. From computer basics to hacking/defending machines, CTF (capture the flag) virtual environments, and more this is a great addition to what you may have learned in a cybersecurity-focused classes or a way to start learning with no experience.

Like so many things anymore, THM is a subscription-based service, though I find the price pretty reasonable. You don’t need to get your credit card out right away, there are quite a few lessons you can do for free. See if it’s right for you before you shell out for it!

As a way to talk a little less about AI all the time and get back to some of the original topics for this blog, I’ll be highlighting learning opportunities like THM that fall within the realm of Comment 8.

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The ABA Rules of Professional Conduct, Model Rule 1.1 Comment 8 requires, “To maintain the requisite knowledge and skill, a lawyer shall keep abreast of changes in the law and its practice, including the benefits and risks associated with relevant technology.” To that end, we have developed this regular series to develop the competence and skills necessary to responsibly choose and use the best technologies for your educational and professional lives. If you have any questions, concerns, or topics you would like to see discussed, please reach out to e.koltonski@csuohio.edu  with “Comment 8” in the subject.