Course Details

Legal and Regulatory Aspects of Cybersecurity Training Course

INTRODUCTION

This essential training course provides comprehensive knowledge and practical skills for navigating the intricate legal and regulatory landscape of cybersecurity. Recognizing that cyber threats pose significant legal, financial, and reputational risks to organizations across all sectors, this program equips participants with a systematic understanding of relevant laws, compliance obligations, and effective risk mitigation strategies. Participants will gain deep insights into data breach notification requirements, privacy regulations, industry-specific standards, and liability frameworks crucial for protecting digital assets and ensuring legal adherence in the face of evolving cyber challenges. This course is ideal for IT professionals, legal counsel, compliance officers, risk managers, and business leaders committed to building resilient and legally sound cybersecurity postures.

DURATION

5 days

TARGET AUDIENCE

This course is specifically designed for professionals involved in managing, securing, or overseeing digital assets and data, as well as those responsible for legal and compliance matters, including:

• IT Security professionals and Cybersecurity analysts.
• Legal counsel and paralegals specializing in technology or data law.
• Compliance officers and risk managers.
• Data Protection Officers (DPOs) and Privacy Officers.
• Senior management and board members with oversight of technology and risk.

OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the fundamental legal and regulatory frameworks governing cybersecurity.
• Identify key legal obligations related to data breaches, privacy, and information security.
• Analyze the legal risks associated with cybersecurity incidents and non-compliance.
• Develop strategies for integrating legal requirements into cybersecurity programs.
• Contribute to fostering a legally sound and resilient cybersecurity posture within their organization.

MODULES

Module 1: Foundations of Cybersecurity Law

• Define cybersecurity law and its relationship to data protection, privacy, and intellectual property.
• Explore the increasing importance of cybersecurity regulation in a digital world.
• Understand key concepts: cybercrime, data breach, critical infrastructure, cyber warfare.
• Discuss the interplay between national laws and international cybersecurity norms.
• Examine the legal and ethical responsibilities of organizations in protecting digital assets.

Module 2: Data Breach Notification Laws and Incident Response

• Understand the legal requirements for detecting and responding to cybersecurity incidents.
• Discuss specific data breach notification laws (e.g., GDPR, state-specific laws in the US, national cybersecurity acts).
• Explore the legal timelines and content requirements for notifying affected individuals and regulators.
• Examine the legal implications of forensic investigations and post-breach remediation.
• Learn about legal strategies for managing public relations and litigation following a breach.

Module 3: Privacy Laws and Cybersecurity (e.g., GDPR, CCPA)

• Understand how major privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, PIPA in Korea) impose cybersecurity obligations.
• Discuss requirements for data security, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Explore the concept of "privacy by design" and "security by design."
• Examine legal obligations related to data processing agreements with third-party vendors.
• Learn about accountability frameworks and compliance documentation under privacy laws.

Module 4: Industry-Specific Cybersecurity Regulations

• Identify and understand cybersecurity regulations specific to various industries (e.g., financial services - PCI DSS, DORA; healthcare - HIPAA; energy sector regulations).
• Discuss the unique compliance challenges and risks in highly regulated sectors.
• Explore regulatory audit requirements and examination processes.
• Examine the interplay between industry-specific rules and general cybersecurity laws.
• Learn about best practices for navigating multi-layered regulatory environments.

Module 5: Cybersecurity Governance and Legal Risk Management

• Understand the legal duty of care for corporate boards and senior management regarding cybersecurity.
• Discuss legal frameworks for establishing cybersecurity governance structures.
• Explore methods for assessing and prioritizing cybersecurity legal risks.
• Examine legal implications of cybersecurity insurance and liability allocation.
• Learn about legal due diligence in M&A transactions involving cybersecurity risks.

Module 6: Cybercrime Laws and Digital Forensics

• Understand the legal definitions and elements of various cybercrimes (e.g., hacking, malware, phishing).
• Discuss national cybercrime legislation and international cooperation in combating cybercrime.
• Explore the legal considerations for conducting digital forensic investigations.
• Examine legal requirements for collecting, preserving, and presenting digital evidence.
• Learn about reporting obligations to law enforcement and other authorities.

Module 7: Cybersecurity Contracts and Vendor Management

• Understand key legal clauses in cybersecurity-related contracts (e.g., service level agreements, data processing agreements).
• Discuss legal considerations for outsourcing IT and cybersecurity functions.
• Explore legal requirements for third-party vendor risk management and due diligence.
• Examine contractual liability for cybersecurity incidents involving vendors.
• Learn about legal aspects of cloud computing and data residency.

Module 8: Emerging Legal Issues and Future Trends

• Discuss the legal and ethical implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) in cybersecurity.
• Explore legal challenges related to the Internet of Things (IoT) security.
• Understand the evolving legal landscape of critical infrastructure protection.
• Examine legal responses to ransomware attacks and cyber extortion.
• Learn about international cooperation frameworks and global efforts to harmonize cybersecurity laws.

CERTIFICATION

• Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with Macskills Training and Development Institute Certificate

TRAINING VENUE

• Training will be held at Macskills Training Centre. We also tailor make the training upon request at different locations across the world.

AIRPORT PICK UP AND ACCOMMODATION

• Airport pick up and accommodation is arranged upon request

TERMS OF PAYMENT

Payment should be made to Macskills Development Institute bank account before the start of the training and receipts sent to info@macskillsdevelopment.com