Cybercrime and Cybersecurity Laws in Current and Future Contexts With Evolving Crimes Across National Boundaries

Abstract

This chapter intends to discuss cybercrime and cybersecurity laws in their current and future contexts. The initial part of this chapter discusses terms and issues related to the cyber world. This portion has touched areas where the requirement of cyber laws is increasing with the advancement of time, technology, and types of cybercrimes. The later section of this chapter will look at existing and widely used cybersecurity laws from around the world. We have emphasized on Cyber Security Laws in India, the US, and the UK. The reason for focusing on these countries is that there are many multinational organizations that have offices spread across these regions. However, it should be noted that cybercrime is not limited by national or geographical boundaries and once committed, is dealt with under international law and in accordance with the trade agreements between the countries involved. The authors have included two famous trans boundary cyber cases that were brought to justice.