As cybersecurity expectations intensify, legal teams face the challenge of meeting stringent security requirements while keeping discovery workflows moving. Encryption standards, data-handling protocols, and vendor scrutiny are rising in tandem with litigation demands that still require speed and flexibility. This session explores how leading organizations are reconciling the push for hardened security with the operational realities of eDiscovery, highlighting practical approaches, governance updates, and the trade-offs that matter most.

Discussion topics include:

• Aligning eDiscovery workflows with evolving cybersecurity standards and internal security mandates
• Real-world strategies for secure data transfer, hosting, processing, and review
• Managing friction points between IT, security, and litigation teams
• Preparing for client, regulator, and court expectations around secure discovery practices