Cyber Security Conference

March 18-19, 2010
St.Mary's University

The Center for Terrorism Law hosted a conference entitled: Cyber Security - Legal and Policy Issues for National Security, Law Enforcement and Private Industry, at St. Mary's University School of Law, March 18-19, 2010. CONFERENCE BROCHURE

Events at a Glance

Six Main Conference Themes

Where is the cyber threat? An overview of cyber terror threats posed by nation-states, al-Qa'eda-styled terror groups, sub-State terror groups, and "lone-wolf" terrorists.
Is the U.S. prepared for cyber challenges to the critical infrastructure? An analysis of the specific cyber threats to American business sectors that are deemed part of the nations "critical infrastructure," e.g., energy, petrochemical, electric utilities, communication, transportation, health, banking and finance, agriculture, water and shipping.
What are the current mechanisms to deal with cyber attacks from a law enforcment perspective? An explanation of criminal law enforcement mechanisms to deal with and prosecute cyber attacks to include the 1984 Counterfeit Access Device and Computer Fraud and Abuse Act.
Should cyber security standards be mandated? Discussion of the development of government and private sector partnerships and the tension between "engagement and regulation."
Is cyber a weapon of war? A comprehensive review of the national security operational doctrine and functional tools necessary to conduct cyberwarfare.
Is the legal system paving the path to better cyber security? An understanding is the emerging field of "cyber premises liability" against businesses that suffer a cyber attack.