Encryption made simple for lawyers posted december 15 2017 by lawpro encryption is now a generally accepted security measure for protecting confidential data both when stored and transmitted. Where the world talks security events x 2021 usa 2020 asia pacific japan unplugged virtual series. Encryption made simple for lawyers by david g ries esq and john w simek encryption is a topic that most attorneys dont want to touch with a 10 foot pole but it is becoming a more and more important part of security encryption is an electronic process to protect data. 101 encryption made simple for lawyers encryption that is making readable data unreadable and thus secure is a process that attorneys must consider using encrypting electronic devices online storage and communications will help protect the confidentiality of client information john w simek david g ries