Understanding the Legal Landscape
Understanding the Legal Landscape
Incident response operates within multiple legal frameworks:
Key Legal Domains:
- Criminal Law: Prosecuting attackers and handling law enforcement
- Civil Law: Liability, contracts, and litigation
- Regulatory Law: Industry-specific compliance requirements
- Privacy Law: Protecting personal information during investigations
- International Law: Cross-border data transfers and investigations
- Employment Law: Investigating employee-involved incidents
- Evidence Law: Ensuring admissibility of digital evidence