Building Cyber Preparedness Through Cross-Functional Collaboration: #DataUnmasked ACEDS Expert Discussion with HaystackID’s Jeffrey Fleming (July 10, 2025)
Building Cyber Preparedness Through Cross-Functional Collaboration: #DataUnmasked ACEDS Expert Discussion with HaystackID’s Jeffrey Fleming (July 10, 2025)
By HaystackID Staff
In the high-stakes world of cybersecurity, the gap between technical reality and legal understanding can mean the difference between swift recovery and catastrophic fallout. While cyber teams speak in vulnerabilities and threat vectors, legal departments need to understand business impact and regulatory exposure. That disconnect isn’t just inconvenient; it’s dangerous. Jeffrey Fleming, Managing Director at HaystackID®, has spent his career bridging that divide, translating complex cyber realities into actionable legal strategy.
In the upcoming ACEDS #DataUnmasked livestream, Fleming will share hard-won insights from his unique vantage point spanning both regulatory oversight and Fortune 100 enterprise cyber risk management. He’ll explore how quantified risk assessment transforms abstract threats into concrete business decisions and why most organizations still struggle to create tabletop exercises that truly prepare teams for real-world incidents. Fleming will also tackle the persistent communication barriers that leave technical and legal teams operating in silos, even when facing shared threats.
Join us for a compelling discussion that goes beyond surface-level cybersecurity awareness to examine the operational challenges that matter most: how to make cyber risk tangible for legal decision-makers, why cross-functional training fails without the right framework, and what organizations consistently miss when mapping their risk profile to actual threat actors.
+ Date: Thursday, July 10, 2025
+ Time: 11:00 AM EDT / 10:00 AM CDT
+ Livecast Viewing Streams*
*Also available for recorded post-live viewing.
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Expert Panelists
+ Jeffrey Fleming
Managing Director, HaystackID
Jeffrey Fleming is an experienced cybersecurity professional with a proven track record of delivering excellence in client relations and operational success. With over a decade of experience in contract oversight and strategic leadership, he specializes in transforming challenges into solutions that yield exceptional results. Fleming’s ability to navigate complex contractual landscapes and build strong client relationships has been instrumental in driving organizational growth and success. As an adjunct professor, he is passionate about sharing his knowledge and expertise in cybersecurity with the next generation of professionals. By providing hands-on guidance and mentorship, Fleming empowers students to excel in navigating the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape and contribute meaningfully to the industry. In addition to his expertise in contract management and cybersecurity, Fleming brings a wealth of knowledge in cloud solutions architecture. Leveraging his background in cloud technologies, he integrates innovative solutions to optimize operations, enhance efficiency, and drive strategic initiatives forward. By staying abreast of the latest advancements in cloud computing, Fleming ensures that organizations are equipped with the tools and resources needed to thrive in today’s digital age.
+ Host: Michael Quartararo
President, ACEDS & Professional Development, ACEDS
As the president of ACEDS, Mike leads the organization and is responsible for the overall administrative and operational oversight of the organization, including program development, training and professional development, and strategic partnerships. Considered among the top legal technologists in the US, he has spent the last 20 years leveraging the power of technology to meet the current and emerging needs of organizations throughout the legal community. He is also the author of the 2016 book Project Management in Electronic Discovery and has been successfully consulting in information governance, e-discovery, project management and legal technology for all of his career, including 10-year stints at both Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom LLP and Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP. For much of his career Mike has been training and educating lawyers and other legal professionals in the benefits of technology to the legal profession. A graduate of the State University of New York, he is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and a Certified E-Discovery Specialist (CEDS). He frequently speaks and writes on e-discovery, legal operations, project management and technology topics. Mike is an avid foodie and enjoys cooking and reading when he isn’t focused on developing new policy initiatives and educational offerings.
About HaystackID®
HaystackID® solves complex data challenges related to legal, compliance, regulatory, and cyber requirements. Core offerings include Global Advisory, Cybersecurity, Core Intelligence AI™, and ReviewRight® Global Managed Review, supported by its unified CoreFlex™ service interface. Recognized globally by industry leaders, including Chambers, Gartner, IDC, and Legaltech News, HaystackID helps corporations and legal practices manage data gravity, where information demands action, and workflow gravity, where critical requirements demand coordinated expertise, delivering innovative solutions with a continual focus on security, privacy, and integrity. Learn more at HaystackID.com.
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