Overview
Steptoe partner Jared Butcher co-authored an article titled "Cybersecurity Tech Basics: Blockchain Technology Cyber Risks and Issues" for Practical Law. The article provides an overview of blockchain cybersecurity risks and issues, including a brief review of blockchain technology basics and a discussion of cyber threats and common vulnerabilities in blockchain applications. The article also addresses the tension between using blockchain technology and general data privacy obligations and potential uses of blockchain technology to improve overall cybersecurity and minimize cyberattacks.