Standing in the Breach: Criminally Charging Cybersecurity Officers

In American Bar Association’s White Collar Crime Committee Summer/Fall 2024 Newsletter, Woods Rogers attorney Monica Cliatt’s article is featured. Monica discusses the evolving digital landscape and the role of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) expanding, as does their potential exposure to criminal liability.

The White Collar Crime Committee Newsletter showcases content and opinion of leading experts, scholars, and practitioners through articles written by American Bar Association Criminal Justice Section members.

“Various scenarios, such as not implementing adequate security measures, not promptly reporting data breaches, or providing false information to regulatory bodies have led to government investigations and civil penalties. However, now that the government is turning to criminal prosecutions, considerable evidentiary problems await them,” shared Monica.

Monica provides a checklist for key areas to lookout for. Read her full article here.