Sidebar with Francois
Hosted by Francois Joubert (a tech entrepreneur with a law degree and a curiosity that won’t quit), each episode pulls up a chair for engaging guests from law, business, and beyond. No scripts. no agendas. Just real talk on what matters, what’s changing, and what’s next.
Sidebar with Francois
Latest Episodes
Scaling Legal Tech: The Blueprint for Growing Firms
Growth is a double-edged sword for many law firms. As you hire more associates, your revenue increases. However, your technical complexity and security risks also grow. This article explains how to budget for growth. We focus on building a scal...
Beyond the Password: A Professional’s Guide to Encrypting Outlook for Ultimate Email Security
In the modern digital landscape, sending an unencrypted email is the equivalent of sending a postcard through the mail: anyone who handles it along the way can, theoretically, read its contents. For professionals handling
THE SHIFTING FRONTIER: Defending the Enterprise Against the 2026 DarkGate Evolution
As we approach 2026, the cybersecurity landscape has moved beyond the "wild west" era of simple viruses into an age of hyper-sophisticated, modular threats. At the center of this storm sits DarkGate, a
The Silent Billable Hour Killer: Why Small Law Firms Must Prioritize IT Resilience
For the modern small law firm, the ticking of the clock is more than just a measure of time—it is the direct metric of revenue. Yet, in an era where practice management, legal research, and court filings have migrated entirely to the digital re...
The Defender’s Dilemma: A Comparative Guide to Incident Response Tools for the Modern Law Firm
In the legal industry, a data breach is more than a technical failure; it is a high-stakes litigation and regulatory event. For the firm’s General Counsel and management committee, the immediate aftermath of a cyberattack—often called the "Gold...
