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