CYS528 Legal Compliance Issues in Cybersecurity
Description
Coursework examines the ethical, legal, and regulatory compliance issues related to the practice of cybersecurity. The course focuses on the requirements, challenges, and dilemmas of data protection, due diligence, privacy laws, fraud and risk management, intellectual property, IT auditing, and ethical corporate codes of conduct. The course covers key mandates and laws in cybersecurity and also the IT audit process and techniques. To minimize liabilities and reduce risks from electronic, physical threats and reduce the losses from legal action, the information security practitioner must understand the current legal environment and stay informed of emerging laws and regulations as well as auditing frameworks.
Prerequisites
CYS500 Foundations of Cybersecurity
Sections
| Term Dates | Term & Duration | Format |
|---|---|---|
| March 2, 2026 to April 26, 2026 | Spring II - 8 Week | Online |
| June 29, 2026 to August 23, 2026 | Summer II - 8 Week | Online |