Shoba Pillay

Shoba Pillay, a partner at Jenner & Block and former federal prosecutor, and Jennifer Lee, a legal analyst and ex-Assistant Director in the SEC’s Division of Enforcement, delve into the recent court ruling involving the SolarWinds case. They dissect the SEC's dismissal of charges against the company and its CISO Timothy Brown, highlighting the challenges of cybersecurity governance and enforcement. The conversation reveals the implications for corporate accountability and the legal landscape as it evolves in response to cybersecurity threats.

Shoba Pillay and Jennifer Lee discuss the cybersecurity and national security implications of the SolarWinds hack, the SEC's enforcement action against SolarWinds and its CISO, challenges faced by companies in addressing cybersecurity and accurate disclosures, SolarWinds' response to the SEC complaint, and the impact of the SolarWinds case on cybersecurity disclosures.