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Cybersecurity Management · Proposed course

Cyber Law, Policy & Compliance

Course code
CSM 607
Credit hours
3
Program
MSCM
Delivery
Hybrid/Online

Course description

Course overview

This course explores the legal, ethical, and regulatory dimensions of cybersecurity in the context of global digital operations. Students will examine international cyber laws, privacy regulations, intellectual property protections, and compliance frameworks including HIPAA, GDPR, PCI-DSS, and CCPA. The course also discusses organizational policy development, governance, and enforcement of cybersecurity practices across jurisdictions.

Course content is presented for institutional review and remains subject to approval and revision.

Academic focus

Course objectives

  1. 01

    Understand the legal frameworks that govern cybersecurity, data privacy, and intellectual property.

  2. 02

    Analyze national and international cybersecurity legislation and their implications for organizations.

  3. 03

    Develop policies and compliance programs aligned with global standards and best practices.

  4. 04

    Assess legal and ethical challenges in cybersecurity operations and incident response.

Learning outcomes

Upon completion

  1. CLO 1

    Evaluate global and national cybersecurity laws and standards (maps to PLO 1, PLO 7).

  2. CLO 2

    Develop and assess compliance policies consistent with legal requirements (maps to PLO 1, PLO 5).

  3. CLO 3

    Analyze ethical and regulatory issues in cybersecurity management (maps to PLO 7).

  4. CLO 4

    Recommend strategies for policy enforcement and incident response in regulated industries (maps to PLO 2, PLO 5, PLO 7).

Proposed syllabus

Weekly course schedule

The sequence below reflects the current 15-week syllabus and remains subject to institutional review.

  1. Week 1

    Introduction to Cyber Law and Policy Frameworks

  2. Week 2

    Legal Systems and Jurisdiction in Cyberspace

  3. Week 3

    U.S. Federal and State Cybersecurity Regulations

  4. Week 4

    International Cyber Law and Global Treaties

  5. Week 5

    Data Privacy Regulations: HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA, and PCI-DSS

  6. Week 6

    Intellectual Property and Digital Rights Management

  7. Week 7

    Corporate Policy Development and Governance Structures

  8. Week 8

    Midterm Exam and Legal Case Analysis

  9. Week 9

    Cybercrime, Forensics, and Law Enforcement Collaboration

  10. Week 10

    Compliance Program Implementation and Auditing

  11. Week 11

    Ethical Decision-Making in Cybersecurity Operations

  12. Week 12

    Emerging Technologies and Regulatory Gaps

  13. Week 13

    Incident Response and Legal Liability

  14. Week 14

    Final Project Presentations

  15. Week 15

    Final Exam and Course Wrap-Up

Evaluation

Assessment and grading

  • Legal Case Study Analysis – 25%
  • Midterm Exam – 20%
  • Final Exam – 20%
  • Compliance Policy Development Project – 25%
  • Participation and Professional Conduct – 10%
A = 90–100%B = 80–89%C = 70–79%F = Below 70%

Course resources

Required texts and materials

  • Kerr, I., de Werra, J., & Gervais, D. (Eds.). (2022). Transnational cybersecurity law and policy. Oxford University Press.
  • Biegel, S. (2020). Beyond our control? Confronting the limits of our legal systems in the age of cybersecurity. MIT Press.
  • Supplemental policy templates, case studies, and legal briefs will be provided via the LMS.