CYSE 406 – Cyber Law

From this course, I gained a broad knowledge of constitutional, civil, criminal, and related legal considerations that arise in the context of work or citizenship in an increasingly cyber/digital world. Furthermore, I gained insight into both the limits and authorities on government or private sector activities, from the creation and protection of intellectual property, to the investigation of unlawful cyber activities, to the considerations of cyber operations in an increasingly dangerous world.


Prompt/Scenario:

You work as a legislative research aide for U.S. House of Representative member Tito Canduit in the 26th District (a fake District number) of Virginia, who faces a contested reelection bid in the fall of 2022. As he prepares for his reelection bid (it’s never too early) Rep. Canduit wants to show voters/constituents his commitment to enacting proposed legislation (laws) or highlighting existing legislation that protects the American people from cybersecurity threats from here or abroad (Remember, this is the cyber world, and the U.S. faces all sorts of threats). To do this Rep. Canduit plans to roll out a series of letters to constituents about proposed or existing laws designed to strengthen cybersecurity in the U.S. His hope is that voters will better understand cybersecurity threats and appreciate what has been or is being done about it through the passage of good legislation. Your job is to write a background research memo for him after you have identified one such proposed or existing cybersecurity law. Rep. Canduit (not you) will later use your memo to draft a letter to his constituents (you don’t write his letter – you send him a research memo). Rep. Canduit will review the research and analysis in your memo to him. Rep. Canduit will later use your memo to help him later compose his first letter to voters.