Legal Aspects of Information and Cybersecurity

Description

The course “Legal Aspects of Information and Cybersecurity” examines the fundamental legal norms, principles, and mechanisms governing relations in the field of information and cybersecurity. The course covers legislation related to information protection and personal data, legal foundations for the use of information systems and digital technologies, confidentiality, electronic documents, and digital evidence. It also addresses the legal aspects of preventing and investigating cybercrimes, liability for violations of information security requirements, copyright, and intellectual property in the digital environment. Particular attention is paid to international, regional, and national legal and regulatory acts governing information and cybersecurity, as well as the practical application of legal requirements in organizational activities.

Course learning outcomes

1. 1

   CLO 1: Acquire knowledge of the fundamentals of information law, its sources, elements of legal relations, and subjects of legal norms, as well as understand the fundamental rights and freedoms of individuals in the information sphere.

2. 2

   CLO 2: Understand the main directions of the state policy of the republic of azerbaijan in the information sphere, relevant strategies and state programs, as well as national interests and information security policy.

3. 3

   CLO 3: Identify the main legal and regulatory acts governing information and cybersecurity and understand their key requirements.

4. 4

   CLO 4: Demonstrate general knowledge of the legal and organizational aspects of protecting critical information infrastructure, including the classification of infrastructure objects, minimum security requirements, and control mechanisms.

5. 5

   CLO 5: Understand the requirements of applicable legislation concerning the protection of personal data, state secrets, confidential information, professional, commercial, investigative, and judicial secrets, as well as the liability established for violations of applicable legal requirements.

6. 6

   CLO 6: Understand the concept and classification of cybercrimes, the legal foundations for combating cybercrime, and the concepts of information warfare and cyberwarfare, including their characteristics, contemporary challenges, and legal aspects of hybrid warfare.