Cybersecurity, data privacy law, and the related legal implications overlap into a relevant and developing area in the legal field. However, many legal practitioners lack the foundational understanding of computer processes which are fundamental for applying existing and developing legal structures to the issue of cybersecurity and data privacy. At the same time, those who work and research in cybersecurity are often unprepared and unaware of the nuances of legal application. This book translates the fundamental building blocks of data privacy and (cyber)security law into basic knowledge that is equally accessible and educational for those working and researching in either field, those who are involved with businesses and organizations, and the general public.

This work examines qualitative research regarding cyber threats that have continually beleaguered Canada and the United States by malevolent actors mostly over the last five years.

The nature of cybersecurity has changed. Since manufacturing companies have begun to link operational technologies (OT) from their manufacturing chain to their information systems (IT), any cyber-attack can not only damage computer data, but also physical devices. Any machine thus connected can be slowed down, stopped or destroyed remotely. It is no longer our computer or our information that is at stake. It is our physical goods and, ultimately, our lives.Are Canadian businesses and critical infrastructures protected? To answer this question, the Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance (CATA) surveyed more than 200 companies throughout the country. It then organized one-to-one interviews with 28 cybersecurity officers.

Despite massive investments in mitigation capabilities, financial crime remains a trillion-dollar global issue with impacts that extend well beyond the financial services industry. Worldwide, there are between $800 billion and $2 trillion laundered annually with the United States making up at least $300 billion of that figure. Although it is not possible to measure money laundering in the same way as legitimate economic activity, the scale of the problem is considered enormous. The cybersecurity landscape is always shifting, with threats becoming more sophisticated all the time. Managing risks in the banking and financial sectors requires a thorough understanding of the evolving risks as well as the tools and practical techniques available to address them. Cybercrime is a global problem, which requires a coordinated international response. This book outlines the regulatory requirements that come out of cyber laws and showcases the comparison in dealing with AML/CFT and cybersecurity among the G-20, which will be of interest to scholars, students and policymakers within these fields.