The federal government’s new push to bolster cybersecurity will create an array of legal questions and potential pitfalls for companies in the coming months.
On February 12, President Barack Obama signed an executive order that directs federal agencies to work with companies to better protect the nation’s critical infrastructure from computer attacks. For in-house counsel and their outside lawyers, the order means they’ll need to move fast to review compliance with current regulations and determine whether their clients should share information about cyberthreats with the government.
