Joshua N. Cook - Boston, MA
Attorney at The Wagner Law Group
Cybersecurity Lawyers in Boston, MA
One Financial Center Suite 3610 Boston, MA 02111
Boston Cybersecurity Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Cybersecurity
Attorney Information
Overview
Joshua Cook assesses privacy, cybersecurity programs, business continuity plans and vendor profiles in order to assist clients in developing a big-picture view of the existing threat environment and key risks. He works with clients to identify gaps in cybersecurity protections and to apply strategic and operational mitigation solutions to ensure that those gaps are filled. Josh also advises clients concerning the implementation and maintenance of comprehensive cybersecurity, anti-fraud and brand protection compliance programs, policies, and playbooks and develops related employee training programs and manuals. He also creates organizational cyberattack incident response plans and business continuity/disaster recovery plans, and advises clients on how to address and mitigate the impact when incidents arise. Josh negotiates cybersecurity-related contracts on behalf of clients and assists in resolving contract disputes. He has also represented clients in multi-year, multi-regulator investigations related to cybersecurity and privacy issues.
Josh is the author of several cybersecurity-law related publications including a recently published book entitled “Cyber Resilience by Design: The Executive's Guide to Managing a Cyberattack.” He is admitted to practice law in Massachusetts, the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts and the First Circuit Court of Appeals. Josh holds a Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States (CIPP/US) certification issued by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) and an IBM Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals credential. He is also certified as a FINRA Arbitrator.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Massachusetts Super Lawyers “Rising Star” in 2010, 2010
Education
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Legal Education
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University of Richmond, School of Law,
Richmond,
Virginia, 2004
J.D.
Law Journal: Richmond Journal of Law & Technology, Annual Survey Editor
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University of Richmond, School of Law,
Richmond,
Virginia, 2004
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Non Legal Education
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Boston College, 2000
B.A.
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Boston College, 2000
Current Employment Position(s)
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Of Counsel
Past Positions
- Michaels & Ward LLP, Associate
Published Works
Articles
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Cyber Resilience By Design: The Executive’s Guide to Managing a Cyberattack, 2024
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Brace for Impact: AI & Cybersecurity with Josh Cook, 2024
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Essential Cybersecurity Practices with Josh Cook, 2024
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Trends in Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence, 2023
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Left of Boom – In-House Counsel’s Role, 2023
- Joshua Cook Stays One Step Ahead, 2022
- Sales to Seniors, 2015
- Generating Investment Income, But at What Price? Structured Securities Products in Your Portfolio, 2011
- Fallout from subprime crisis won't be limited, Providence Business News, June 24, 2008
- Commercial or Political? Kasky and the Abridgement of Free Speech in America, 5 U.C. Davis Bus. L.J. 7, 2004
Bar Admissions
- Massachusetts
- U.S. District Court District of Massachusetts
- U.S. Court of Appeals 1st Circuit
Other Affiliations
- CIPP/US
- FINRA Arbitrator
- IBM Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals
Contact
One Financial Center
Suite 3610
Boston, MA 02111
Phone: 617-357-5200
Fax: 617-357-5250
Email: Send a message
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