This course surveys the legal and regulatory environment that shapes cybersecurity decision-making and organizational liability. Students analyze privacy and security laws, breach notification obligations, contracts and third-party responsibilities, intellectual property considerations, and the legal dimensions of incident response and investigations. Through scenario-based learning, students practice applying legal concepts to real-world cyber events, including reporting, documentation, and stakeholder communication. The course prepares students to collaborate effectively with legal counsel and leadership while making security decisions that reduce legal exposure.
CYL 530: Cyber Law
Level
Graduate