• Online, Instructor-Led
  • Online, Self-Paced
  • Classroom

This course examines the problem of crime involving computers and the strategies used for identification, investigation and prosecution.

Learning Objectives

Recognize fundamental concepts of information systems security (ISS), privacy, and legal protections.
Identify the basic components of the American legal system.
Describe select U.S. federal compliance laws and the legal aspects that affect information security and privacy.
Describe state legal compliance laws addressing breach notification.
Analyze intellectual property laws.
Describe the role of contracts and identify legal issues in cyberspace.
Examine the principles of information governance within organizations.
Explain the importance of risk management and contingency planning.
Explain the importance of proper forensic examination techniques to legal proceedings.

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):

Specialty Areas

  • Legal Advice and Advocacy
  • Cybersecurity Management

Specialty Areas have been removed from the NICE Framework. With the recent release of the new NICE Framework data, updates to courses are underway. Until this course can be updated, this historical information is provided to give better context as to how it can help you with your cybersecurity goals.

Feedback

If you would like to provide feedback for this course, please e-mail the NICCS SO at NICCS@hq.dhs.gov.