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<b><i>Online Extra:</b></i> DOJ Releases Cybersecurity Best Practices
Dealing with cybersecurity in the United States is challenging for many reasons, but one of the most frequently cited pain points is the patchwork of laws governing the space. Depending on your corporation's industry, consumer base and location, your legal requirements following a significant breach can change dramatically. The Department of Justice (DOJ) is now stepping up to help, setting a list of best practices organizations should bear in mind if and when they are victim to a cyberbreach.
Released alongside a speech given by Assistant Attorney General Leslie Caldwell, on April 29, the 15-page memo 'Best Practices for Victim Response and Reporting of Cyber Incidents' provides a framework for a corporation following a'breach.
In that speech, which was delivered at the Criminal Division's Cybersecurity Industry Roundtable in Washington, DC, Caldwell said, 'This guidance is built on our experience prosecuting and investigating cybercrime, and incorporates knowledge and input from private sector entities that have managed cyber incidents.' It is a living document, which we will continue to update as the challenges and solutions change over time.' It is an example of the type of assistance that we plan to continue to provide to elevate cybersecurity efforts and to build better channels of communication with law enforcement. '
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