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Global Security Services
Resilience, Readiness, and Legal Strategy in an Era of Constant Threat
In a world where cyberattacks, political unrest, and cross-border instability are the new normal, global security is no longer a choice—it is a necessity. Even a single disruption can cascade across supply chains and digital infrastructure, threatening financial and reputational stability.
At SJKP LLP, our Global Security Services team provides integrated legal and strategic solutions to help organizations anticipate risks, strengthen resilience, and recover from crises. We unite legal insight, policy expertise, and operational understanding to ensure clients remain secure, compliant, and prepared—wherever in the world they operate.
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1. Understanding Today’s Global Threat Environment
Every organization today faces interconnected risks that can escalate instantly. The boundary between digital and physical security has dissolved, creating a continuous challenge for leadership. Our attorneys work with clients to understand this complexity and to design scalable strategies that address the human, legal, and technological dimensions of modern threats.
The Convergence of Physical and Digital Risk
Geopolitical conflict can trigger cyber retaliation, and a network breach can compromise critical infrastructure. We advise clients on how to align their cybersecurity, physical security, and data protection programs to close these gaps. Our counsel integrates operational awareness with legal preparedness, minimizing the impact of cascading threats.
Preparing Leadership for Unpredictable Crises
Corporate resilience starts at the executive level. We guide boards and management teams through scenario planning, risk briefings, and response simulations. By defining clear escalation paths and decision-making protocols, we help clients act with speed and authority when the unexpected occurs.
2. Legislative and Policy Engagement
Security is also a matter of public policy. Laws governing data, infrastructure, and critical technology evolve rapidly—and organizations that engage early can shape the frameworks that will later regulate them. SJKP LLP’s Government Affairs lawyers connect clients with lawmakers and agencies to ensure their interests are represented in national and global policy debates.
Influencing Cybersecurity and National Defense Law
We assist corporations in engaging constructively with legislative bodies on cybersecurity, defense, and privacy laws. From commenting on rulemakings to drafting proposed amendments, we help clients influence policies that align with practical industry realities while ensuring long-term compliance.
Securing Funding and Shaping Public–Private Partnerships
Our attorneys have secured appropriations and grants for infrastructure, technology, and security initiatives. We help clients form public–private partnerships that combine government resources with private sector innovation, advancing national resilience while achieving business objectives.
3. Regulatory Compliance and Risk Governance
Global enterprises must navigate a mosaic of overlapping regulations—from GDPR and NIS2 in Europe to evolving SEC and DHS guidance in the U.S. Our team helps clients harmonize compliance frameworks, ensuring that legal obligations strengthen, not hinder, operational efficiency.
Navigating Multi-Jurisdictional Security Regulations
We assist organizations in managing compliance across multiple jurisdictions and sectors, coordinating with regulators such as the FCC, FERC/NERC, NRC, FTC, SEC, DHS, DDTC, and BIS. Our goal is to reduce redundancy while preserving a defensible record of diligence and transparency.
Building Internal Controls and Disclosure Frameworks
SJKP LLP designs internal policies that govern data handling, breach disclosure, and regulatory reporting. We establish procedures that maintain privilege, demonstrate proactive oversight, and position clients to withstand scrutiny from both investors and enforcement authorities.
4. Risk Management and Transfer Strategies
No security system can eliminate risk, but well-structured mitigation and transfer strategies can contain it. We help clients quantify their exposure, allocate risk contractually, and use statutory tools such as the SAFETY Act to minimize liability while maintaining business continuity.
SAFETY Act Certification and Liability Limitation
The Support Anti-Terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies (SAFETY) Act provides qualified companies with liability protections in the event of terrorism-related incidents. SJKP LLP has filed over 150 successful applications, helping clients secure certification and reduce legal exposure after major security events.
Contractual Risk Allocation and Insurance Integration
We draft and negotiate indemnification clauses, limitation-of-liability provisions, and force majeure protections in complex commercial contracts. Our lawyers align contractual language with existing insurance coverage, closing gaps that could otherwise result in uninsured losses.
5. Cyber Insurance and Recovery
Cyber insurance has become a cornerstone of corporate resilience. It is both a financial safety net and a compliance expectation from regulators and investors. SJKP LLP’s Insurance Recovery team—one of the most experienced in the U.S.—helps clients secure coverage and recover losses efficiently.
Designing Effective Cyber Insurance Programs
We advise clients on coverage terms, exclusions, and market trends to structure policies that address data theft, ransomware, and business interruption. Our lawyers benchmark policies against evolving threats and negotiate directly with insurers to ensure adequate protection.
Enforcing Coverage and Recovering Losses
When insurers dispute claims, our team litigates strategically to enforce policyholder rights. With over $10 billion recovered, we understand how to resolve coverage disputes and recover funds promptly—helping clients rebuild financial stability after crisis.
6. Crisis Management and Emergency Response
Preparation matters most when a crisis begins. SJKP LLP’s Crisis Management Team has guided clients through cyber incidents, natural disasters, and major industrial accidents. We combine legal, operational, and communications expertise to minimize loss and restore control.
Real-Time Decision-Making During Crises
In the critical hours following an incident, clarity and coordination are vital. We advise on immediate regulatory notifications, privilege protection, and cross-border coordination. Our lawyers stand beside leadership teams, ensuring compliance while enabling swift, informed decisions.
Post-Crisis Stabilization and Reputation Recovery
After containment comes recovery. We assist with post-incident investigations, insurance recovery, and public communications. Our experience in high-profile crises—including Deepwater Horizon and Exxon Valdez—informs strategies that rebuild trust and operational resilience.
7. Intellectual Property and Information Protection
Intellectual property and confidential data are often the most valuable—and vulnerable—assets in global enterprises. We help clients secure their digital assets, prevent espionage, and enforce their rights when breaches occur.
Preventing Corporate Espionage and Data Theft
Our attorneys advise on technical safeguards and legal protections that prevent data exfiltration and unauthorized access. We work with forensic experts and in-house security teams to close gaps before adversaries exploit them.
IP Governance in Cross-Border Transactions
Transactions involving multiple jurisdictions increase the risk of IP compromise. We draft information-security provisions in M&A, joint venture, and licensing agreements to ensure that proprietary technology and data remain fully protected under applicable law.
8. Disclosure Obligations and SEC Enforcement
Cybersecurity is now a governance issue. Regulators and investors expect timely, accurate disclosure of material incidents. Our team advises companies on meeting disclosure obligations while avoiding statements that could create litigation exposure.
Complying With New SEC Cyber Disclosure Rules
The SEC now mandates that public companies disclose material cyber incidents within days. We guide clients through the decision-making process for determining materiality, drafting Form 8-K and 10-K language, and maintaining defensible documentation.
Responding to Enforcement Actions and Shareholder Claims
When investigations or lawsuits arise, we manage engagement with the SEC and DOJ to resolve issues before they escalate. Our litigators also defend against shareholder derivative suits alleging insufficient cyber oversight or late disclosure.
9. Outsourcing and Third-Party Security Management
Outsourcing cybersecurity functions is efficient—but introduces third-party risk. We help clients manage vendors and contracts to maintain control over data, compliance, and response capability.
10. Managed Security Service (MSS) Structuring
Having advised on over 1,000 sourcing agreements, SJKP LLP ensures that MSS contracts define measurable performance standards, data-handling obligations, and indemnity terms that protect our clients’ interests across jurisdictions.
Vendor Oversight, Compliance, and Exit Planning
We help clients build third-party risk oversight programs, conduct audits, and plan transitions between providers without exposing systems or data. Our approach ensures security continuity even when operational partners change.
11. Integrating Security Into Corporate Governance
Modern governance requires security oversight at the board level. Investors, insurers, and regulators now expect directors to understand and manage cyber risk as part of fiduciary duty. We help boards formalize governance structures that demonstrate accountability and foresight.
Elevating Cyber Risk to the Boardroom Agenda
We assist in establishing board committees, training programs, and escalation protocols focused on security. These systems enable directors to fulfill oversight obligations and reduce potential liability.
Aligning ESG and Security Governance
Security is a central component of sustainability. We integrate cyber and operational risk metrics into ESG frameworks, helping companies disclose responsibly while promoting long-term stakeholder trust.
12. Why Choose SJKP LLP for Global Security Counsel
Preparedness. Insight. Results.
At SJKP LLP, we combine decades of legal experience with real-world crisis management. Our lawyers include former regulators, prosecutors, cybersecurity engineers, and policy advisors who understand both law and technology. We help clients prepare for what’s next, act decisively during crisis, and recover stronger.
From global compliance systems to emergency response, SJKP LLP provides strategic counsel that transforms uncertainty into readiness—helping organizations protect their people, assets, and reputation in an increasingly unpredictable world.
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