Examine legislative foundations that have shaped cybersecurity.
Examination could include major legislative acts considered to be the foundation of cybersecurity, including, but not limited to,
- Counterfeit Access Device and Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1984 Links to an external site., US Legal
- Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986 (ECPA) Links to an external site., U.S. Department of Justice
- Computer Security Act of 1987 Links to an external site., Congress.gov
- Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 Links to an external site., U.S. Department of Justice
- Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996 Homeland Security Act (HSA) of 2002 Links to an external site.
- Cyber Security Research and Development Act of 2002 Links to an external site., Congress.gov
- E-Government Act of 2002 Links to an external site., U.S. Department of Justice
- Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) of 2002 clarified Links to an external site., Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
- Complete Guide to GDPR Compliance Links to an external site., GDPR.EU
- Cybersecurity Act of 2021 Links to an external site.
- Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS) Links to an external site..
Process/Skill Questions:
- How has cybersecurity influenced legislation?
- How will legislation influence marketing, given heightened cybersecurity concerns?
- What are some risks associated with failure to follow current legislation?
- What are some recent state and/or national legislative efforts relating to cybersecurity or consumer protection?