Cybersecurity: A Practical Guide to the Law of Cyber Risk

Cybersecurity: A Practical Guide to the Law of Cyber Risk is a comprehensive reference on the laws and regulations that govern information security in the United States and abroad and the strategies that can be used to mitigate cyber risks. The Second Edition significantly expands upon the content in the first edition, adding fifteen new chapters and otherwise reorganizing content to reflect the current cybersecurity regulation landscape. The editors have collected the perspectives of leading attorneys in the field, providing coverage and analysis, practical tips, checklists, and real-world examples.

Specifically, the book provides in-depth discussions of:

• sources of cybersecurity law in the United States, focusing on federal and state legislation, executive orders, key court decisions, and agency policies, guidelines and regulations;
• risk management tools to help prevent and mitigate cyber incidents, such as insurance coverage, incident response plans, due diligence strategies in mergers and acquisitions, as well as an understanding of the risks arising from the use of artificial intelligence and other developing technologies;
• sector-specific regulations, currently covering finance, healthcare, federal contracts, chemical, professional services, blockchain, communications and information technology, energy, education, and transportation; and
• cybersecurity laws around the world, including the EU, Canada, China, India and other nations.