Cyber Security Laws and Policy Implications of these Laws

In an age where so many businesses and systems are reliant on computer systems, there is a large incentive for maintaining the security of their information systems, especially because most systems require security for profit, and/or trust of their clients. Also with the progression of technological capabilities, there is a pattern of increased cyber attacks against a multitude of computer systems. Computer crime is now seen as both traditional crime being committed by new methods, as well as crime unique in character and requiring its own legal framework. Thus, although computer security has remained largely private, many laws regarding cyber-security have been dramatically written and revised as a result of the events of 9/11 and the creation of the Department of Homeland Security. However, even with these current laws, there are obvious flaws with the enforcement of these laws, and/or lack thereof. Through the examination of current laws on cyber-security as well as security strategies and research initiatives on behalf of the government, one can begin to articulate the need for change in this area. By focusing on the major discrepancies between the government and private cyber-security firms, it is evident that a compromise between the two could have the capability to be the best polic