CISA, WIMWIG, and the Future of Cybersecurity Legislation
Introduction The world today is connected by wireless networks, regulations, and policies that govern the flow of data. Every keystroke, every piece of information is stored in a database, sold on a market, or repurposed for research, science, and marketing campaigns. Elections are digital, infrastructure is online, and the systems that keep a modern city alive all depend on the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of their services. We go to bed expecting that our money will still be in the bank by morning, and that school updates will reach us through email without being hijacked along the way. Yet, even with these expectations, we continue to hear about stolen data, breached systems, and personal information sold to the highest bidder. Despite this, citizens trust that laws and safeguards exist not just to punish cybercrime, but to create stronger defenses against future threats. We rely on the government to pass legislation that is current, thorough, and comprehensive...
