Legal Support
Within the field of cybersecurity, the legal aspect is critical for the correct management and mitigation of cyber risks. It encompasses a range of legal frameworks, regulations, and practices designed to protect organizations and individuals from cyber threats while ensuring compliance with applicable laws.
To ensure to remain within the scope of an assessment it's necessary to keep in mind some preventive measures:
Obtain written consent as explicitly as possible from the authorized representative of the assets
Respect any limitations specified about access boundaries or tools used
Take measures to prevent causing damage to systems or networks being tested
Do not access, use, or disclose personal data or any other information obtained during the testing without permission
Do not intercept electronic communications without consent
Well-known Security Laws and Regulations
Various laws and regulations are established to protect sensitive information, ensure privacy, and guide organizations in handling data responsibly. These laws help organizations mitigate risks, respond to breaches, and comply with industry standards. Below are some of the most well-known security laws and regulations:
PCI DSS: Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard, implements requirements for organizations that handle credit cards
ISO/IEC 27001:2013: Framework for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continuously improving an Information Security Management System (ISMS)
HIPAA: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, used to protect patients' data
FISMA: The Federal Information Security Management Act, used to safeguard government operations and information
PTES: Penetration Testing Execution Standard, outlines the phases of a penetration test and how they should be conducted
DMCA: The Digital Millennium Copyright Act
GDPR: General Data Protection Regulation
DPA: Data Protection Act 2018
Cyber Law in different countries
Cyber laws vary between countries, and nowadays each nation has its own regulations for IT infrastructures and management of data on digital systems or the Internet. Some well-known laws and regulations in various countries are:
Last updated