CYBERSECURITY LAW & POLICY

Catalog description

This course examines the various laws - statutes, regulations, case law, administrative, international, and procedural regarding cybersecurity. New cybersecurity law is being developed every day, making it necessary to know not only "settled" cybersecurity law that has been in place for decades, but also where new law ( both protections and obligations) is trending in the near future. Criminal and civil legal aspects are discussed. Students will learn how computers and other digital devices can be the tool and target of cybercrimes, including the legal authorities and obligations of both the government and private industry with respect to protecting computers, systems, and networks from attacks and attackers. Finally, students are presented with the necessity of appropriate policy development and enforcement regarding legal and ethical obligations. (4 credits) fall.