Cybersecurity Law: A Comprehensive Guide for the Digital Age (2nd Edition) serves as the definitive resource for understanding the complex legal landscape of digital security. Written by Jeff Kosseff, an experienced cybersecurity lawyer and law professor, this revised and updated edition provides an authoritative examination of the key statutes, regulations, and court rulings that govern cybersecurity. The text is designed to reflect the latest legal developments, including recent FTC data security consent decrees and significant data breach litigation.
The book covers a wide array of contemporary topics, addressing the legal challenges of the financial sector, the application of the law of war to cyberspace, and the evolving requirements for public companies regarding the disclosure of cybersecurity risks. This edition introduces new sections on critical issues such as compelled access to encrypted devices, the Internet of Things (IoT), bug bounty programs, and the vulnerability equities process. It also explores major legislative frameworks including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), New York’s financial services cybersecurity regulations, and the European Union’s Network and Information Security Directive.
For those utilizing the caselaw method, this edition includes a specialized appendix featuring 15 edited legal opinions that cover a diverse range of cybersecurity topics. It is an essential guide for students, legal professionals, and cybersecurity practitioners seeking to navigate the intersection of technology and the law.
Book Details:
- Title: Cybersecurity Law: A Comprehensive Guide for the Digital Age
- Author: Jeff Kosseff
- Edition: 2nd Edition
- Publisher: Wiley
- ISBN-10: 1119517206
- ISBN-13: 978-1119517207
- Publication Date: November 19, 2019