Five Top Trends in Cybersecurity Regulation

Cyber and information security is considered by some to be the biggest challenge organizations collectively face today. Data breaches – whether they are caused by criminals, foreign governments, or hacktivists – can be costly for organizations, distressing for consumers, and create the possibility of real systemic damage to whole industries; even nations. So, it’s hardly surprising that regulators and legislators around the world are moving into action.

This paper examines:

• The five top trends in cybersecurity regulation
• How they are evidencing themselves around the globe, with a focus on the financial services industry
• An overview of the regulatory landscape
• What the regulators are expecting from cybersecurity efforts
• Links to a wide variety of resources including reports, speeches and handbooks