Cybersecurity law has become one of the fastest-growing areas of legal practice due to many corresponding factors. The escalating frequency and complexity of cyber threats and high-profile data breaches have propelled the demand for legal expertise in handling the legal aftermath of such incidents. A rapidly evolving regulatory landscape with stringent data protection law has necessitated specialized legal guidance for compliance and data privacy concerns.
The good news? There is a surge in demand for cybersecurity legal professionals. Additionally, the expansion of cyber insurance, government standards, and industry guidelines further underscores the need for legal counsel in this dynamic field.
A Surge in Demand for Cybersecurity Professionals
Cybersecurity is already an extraordinarily large area of law, and it just keeps growing; take the emergence of AI, for example. In the United States, the number of states that have data privacy laws has grown exponentially. Because these laws come with technical implementation requirements, it’s essential – especially anybody in or hoping to move into a senior role – to understand and be able to communicate with those who are directly responsible for implementing these laws.
The field is growing and has more than enough room for ambitious professionals like you, but how do you break into it? CSU’s Professor Julie DiBiasio, the director of graduate studies and professional development, at CSU College of Law, and Professor Brian Ray, who directs the Center for Cybersecurity and Privacy Protection, explain the benefits of a degree like the innovative online Master of Legal Studies in Cybersecurity and Data Privacy.
A Law-Focused Data Privacy Program
Cleveland State College of Law offers a distinctive, unique program in the market: a law-focused data privacy program that grants students a:
- Working knowledge of the essential legal and compliance aspects of the field
- Substantial foundation in the fundamental technological elements
- Knowledge base and skillset that’s valuable in almost any related role.
In essence, Brian calls it a 360-degree view of these two interconnected fields, data privacy and cybersecurity. Thus, it is both a thorough survey and a deep dive into some of the most prescient and critical legal topics for any successful professional to comprehend.
Who This Program Can Benefit
If you’re doubting your preparedness, don’t worry if you don’t have a technical background. The program is designed to meet you where you are, whether you come without technical expertise or legal knowledge. This program is not, however, a boot camp that provides in-depth, technical knowledge for pivoting from a non technical profession into a technical role in cybersecurity; that transition requires additional skills and certifications.
Instead, CSU gives you a well-rounded understanding and knowledge base that, again, can stay with you and give you valuable tools throughout a career in cybersecurity. “We’re a program that is designed for anybody in any role, but in particular, for people who envision themselves moving up into more senior strategic roles where you’re going to be responsible for working with legal counsels, making decisions concerning the risks that the laws pose, and how to comply with those laws.”
Move Up in the Workforce
CSU provides a thorough grounding in cybersecurity and data privacy that will enhance your ability to move up in those strategic roles. And if you’re already in a technical role, or if you’re in a compliance role, and you understand and recognize that this is a growing area, then this is the program that will give you that in-depth knowledge you’re missing and allow you to level up.
The program requires 10 courses across 5 semesters, and we’ll work with you all along the way. But the program is designed for working professionals who want to try to complete this, and are willing to make the investment of time and effort to complete. We also have developed some additional electives in conjunction with our law program, and you are able to also take other courses that we offer if it fits within, generally speaking, this field.
If this immersive and career-boosting program sounds right for you, apply now!
