Cybersecurity & Fraud Prevention for Florida Businesses: Legal Duties, Risk Management, and Claims Guidance (Co-sponsored by Miami Dade Bar)

Kevin Neslage | CYPFER

Kevin Neslage is a cyber claims professional with a background in law, working at the intersection of insurance and cybersecurity. He leads insurer relationships at CYPFER, a global cyber response firm supporting clients through ransomware attacks, data breaches, and system outages.

With experience managing complex breach claims across North America and Latin America, Kevin helps insurers and their counsel navigate fast-moving incidents with clarity and confidence. His focus is on ensuring insureds, brokers, insurers, and breach counsel receive the technical support they need — with the responsiveness, reporting, and compliance standards insurers expect.

Kevin holds industry certifications including CIPP/US, CIPP/C, CCIS, and AIGP, reflecting his commitment to staying ahead in privacy law and cyber insurance.

Beyond his role at CYPFER, Kevin is dedicated to industry education and thought leadership. As chair of the Planning Subcommittee for the Florida Bar’s Cybersecurity and Privacy Law Committee, he leads initiatives to strengthen legal professionals’ cybersecurity competence. He frequently speaks at industry conferences and organizes webinars focused on cyber risk, insurance strategy, and incident response.

Timothy Shields | Kelley Kronenberg

Timothy Shields is a Partner and Business Unit Leader in Kelley Kronenberg’s Fort Lauderdale office, focusing his practice on technology, intellectual property, and sports and entertainment law. With a unique blend of legal expertise and technical knowledge, Timothy provides comprehensive legal services in areas including copyright, trademark, the digital economy, data privacy, data breach response, and contract negotiations and disputes.

In his role at Kelley Kronenberg, Timothy leverages his diverse background to represent a wide range of clients, including start-up companies, athletes, social media influencers, and content creators. He guides these clients through their distinctive business and personal legal challenges, offering tailored solutions that address the complexities of the modern digital landscape. Timothy’s practice also encompasses advising clients on critical cybersecurity and data privacy issues, ensuring compliance with regulations such as FTC guidelines, FERPA, and HIPAA.

Timothy’s legal career is complemented by his unique position as an NFL agent, adding another dimension to his ability to understand and address the specific needs of athletes and sports-related businesses, including those centered on digital media and content creation.

Prior to joining Kelley Kronenberg, Timothy spent a significant portion of his professional career at Nova Southeastern University and worked in software development. This background in technology and higher education provides him with valuable insights that inform his approach to intellectual property and data privacy law.

Timothy’s educational journey is as impressive as it is diverse. He earned his Bachelor of Science and Master’s degrees in Higher Education Administration from the University of Central Florida. He then obtained a Master’s degree in Computer Information Systems and a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University. While working full-time, Timothy pursued his law degree at NSU’s Shepard Broad College of Law, where he graduated summa cum laude and as Valedictorian. During his time in law school, he served as the Managing Editor of the Nova Law Review and received Highest Grade awards in multiple courses, including Civil Pretrial Practice, Professional Responsibility, Business Entities, Evidence, Legal Research and Writing I & II, Property, and Torts. He made the Dean’s List every semester, exemplifying his commitment to academic excellence.

Currently, Timothy is furthering his expertise by pursuing an LLM in Intellectual Property from the University of New Hampshire. His commitment to professional development is evident in his numerous certifications, including Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US), advanced certifications in Lexis-Nexis and Westlaw, and a Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma.

Timothy’s multifaceted background, combining expansive legal knowledge, technological expertise, and diverse educational achievements, positions him as a uniquely qualified attorney capable of addressing the complex legal challenges of the digital age.

Session I – Beyond the Breach: Legal Duties, Compliance, and Litigation Risks in Cybersecurity | 1:00pm – 2:00pm

• Pre-breach legal preparedness: Contractual obligations in vendor and client agreements, compliance with industry standards (FIPA, GLBA, PCI-DSS), documenting cybersecurity measures, and knowing when to engage counsel or notify insurers
• Fraud and prevention strategies: How cybersecurity weaknesses can enable fraud schemes such as business email compromise and identity theft, and the internal procedures that help prevent them
• Florida’s breach notification requirements and regulatory enforcement: Statutory timelines, content requirements, and agency reporting obligations
• Post-breach litigation exposure: Strategies for defense preparation following a data breach

Break | 2:00pm – 2:10pm

Session II – Cyber Insurance for Lawyers: Coverage, Underwriting, and Practical Claims Lessons | 2:10pm – 3:10pm

• How cyber policies work for law firms: First-party vs third-party coverages, claims workflow
• What underwriters expect on applications and how controls influence pricing and terms
• Selecting an insurer and aligning panels, incident response vendors, and reporting requirements
• Practical tips: Stronger submissions, contract requirements from clients, and broader risk management