Cybersecurity, the protection of computer hardware, software and data from the theft, damage, disruption and/or misuse, has been in place for decades. Due to the internet’s connection to things like medical devices, personal devices and cars, cybersecurity is now relevant to individuals, whereas in the past only computer system manufacturers and operators needed to be cybersecurity savvy. Fortunately, legal, business and technical cybersecurity means are available to individuals and computer system manufacturers and operators alike.
Since 1988, when a self-replicating worm software allowed a Cornell graduate student to unintentionally disrupt up to 10% of all internet computers within a few hours (see United States v. Morris, 928 F.2d 504 (1991)), an industry specializing in technology solutions to cybersecurity matters has arisen. Following the development of internet technology and application, both legal and business options for eliminating or ameliorating cybersecurity difficulties have sprung into existence.
