This article appeared in Cybersecurity Law & Strategy, an ALM publication for privacy and security professionals, Chief Information Security Officers, Chief Information Officers, Chief Technology Officers, Corporate Counsel, Internet and Tech Practitioners, In-House Counsel. Visit the website to learn more.

We’re long past the point where cybersecurity can be treated like a corporate trend or as a bullet point on your IT team’s wish list. As networks around the world become more sophisticated and complex, cybercriminals are correspondingly honing their talents in everything from hacking and phishing to cyberterrorism and general mayhem.