Neal Gerber & Eisenberg Partners with Traveling Coaches for OnGuard Security Awareness Program

USA/Canada News

20
Dec
2013

Editor

Traveling Coaches, the legal industry’s experts at gaining user adoption of technology, today announced that Chicago-based Neal Gerber & Eisenberg selected Traveling Coaches’ OnGuard Security Awareness program to create lasting behavior change in how people use technology.

Launched in January of 2013, the OnGuard Security Awareness Program has gained rapid adoption by law firms looking to create a culture of security.

“We at NGE have known for some time now that we have needed to address an issue concerning our end users and security awareness.  We looked into building our own program but quickly realized that it would be a very daunting task to undertake ourselves, as well as maintain the program over time.  We started researching third party options and we decided that Traveling Coaches offered the most comprehensive program.  We are currently implementing the program and have realized awareness within our IT department.  I think the key here is stimulating security discussions, which isn’t exactly a fun topic but absolutely necessary.  We believe Traveling Coaches will meet our immediate needs as well as our long term goals!” explained Clint Kehoe, Director of Information Technology for Neal Gerber & Eisenberg.

“We have partnered with Traveling Coaches since 2005,” added  Darla Glab, Manager of Program Management Office & Technology Training.  “We started with the Skill Assessment program and then the CLASS and CLASSe curriculum.  Since then, they have continued to provide us with assistance during rollouts, application customizations, onsite training resources and much more.  It seemed only natural that they would offer an award winning program around Security Awareness.  We had offered a home grown program many years ago, but had difficulty sustaining the effort. With strategic planning, online content, presentations, multiple communication tools and continued content over a multiyear period, we know that we will have an undeniably successful program.  We can’t wait to see what Traveling Coaches comes up with next!” 

OnGuard, designed by and for law firms, leverages Traveling Coaches’ expertise in law firm user adoption and change management and incorporates strategic consulting, live awareness events, online content, awareness commercials, posters, emails, assessments and reference tools. Neal Gerber & Eisenberg will receive a steady dose of OnGuard security awareness tools that will be leveraged to create and sustain a heightened level of awareness and education around security risks and best practices.

Traveling Coaches was recently recognized by the International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) with the2013 Innovative Solution Provider of the Year award for extensive foresight and innovation with the OnGuard Security Awareness Program.

“Traveling Coaches has partnered for many years with Neal Gerber & Eisenberg and we are thrilled to be the Firm’s choice for their security awareness program.  OnGuard will educate lawyers and staff on the risks, threats and consequences associated with their choices and help to change behavior for an ongoing and sustainable culture of security at Neal Gerber & Eisenberg.” Stated Gina Buser, Chief Executive Officer for Traveling Coaches.