Ramyar Daneshgar

HIPAA Cyber Insurance: What Healthcare Entities Must Know About Coverage and Exclusions

By Ramyar Daneshgar Security Engineer | USC Viterbi School of Engineering Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Executive Summary Cyber insurance has become a foundational component of modern risk management strategies for healthcare organizations operating in an increasingly hostile threat environment. Yet many

Are Your Slack Messages a Liability? Legal Discovery in the Age of Internal Chat Tools

By Ramyar Daneshgar Security Engineer | USC Viterbi School of Engineering Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Introduction Internal messaging platforms such as Slack and Microsoft Teams have enabled organizational communication. However, this convenience comes with substantial legal exposure. Informal messages are increasingly

Cross-Border Data Transfers: SCCs, BCRs, and Transfer Impact Assessments Explained

By Ramyar Daneshgar Security Engineer | USC Viterbi School of Engineering Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Introduction Cross-border data transfers are foundational to modern business operations but present significant legal and regulatory challenges under data protection laws. As personal data moves across

From Breach to Courtroom: Inside the MOVEit Exploitation and Mass Litigation

By Ramyar Daneshgar Security Engineer | USC Viterbi School of Engineering Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Executive Summary This report analyzes the MOVEit Transfer breach, including its technical origin, legal consequences, and contractual failures. It offers concrete guidance for cybersecurity, legal, and

340 Million Records, $20 Million in Fallout: The Exactis Breach That a Properly Drafted Software License Agreement Could Have Prevented

By Ramyar Daneshgar Security Engineer | USC Viterbi School of Engineering Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Introduction Software license agreements (SLAs) have historically centered on usage rights, indemnification for intellectual property infringement, and payment obligations. However, in an environment where cloud-native services,

Don’t Deploy an AI Model Without These 6 Cybersecurity Clauses in Place

By Ramyar Daneshgar Security Engineer | USC Viterbi School of Engineering Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. As organizations increasingly integrate generative artificial intelligence (AI) into enterprise systems, a new class of cybersecurity risk has emerged - model exploitation and unauthorized use. Whether

Data Processor Agreement (DPA): The Hidden Compliance Clauses That Could Save You Millions

By Ramyar Daneshgar Security Engineer | USC Viterbi School of Engineering Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. 1. Introduction The Data Processing Agreement (DPA) has become a fundamental legal document in technology transactions. It defines the relationship between data controllers and data processors,

NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) Compliance Explained: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Get Compliant

By Ramyar Daneshgar Security Engineer | USC Viterbi School of Engineering Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. What Is the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF)? The NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) is a formalized process created by the National Institute of Standards and

The Privacy Engineering Playbook for CPRA Compliance

By Ramyar Daneshgar Security Engineer | USC Viterbi School of Engineering Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Executive Summary This playbook is designed for privacy engineers, legal policy teams, and product compliance leads implementing CPRA requirements at scale. It translates the California Privacy

Understanding CPRA’s Data Minimization Clause: How Engineering & Legal Should Work Together

By Ramyar Daneshgar Security Engineer | USC Viterbi School of Engineering Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. The California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), which strengthens and extends the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), places increased emphasis on data minimization as a core privacy

ISO/IEC 27001 Compliance Explained: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Get Compliant

By Ramyar Daneshgar Security Engineer | USC Viterbi School of Engineering Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. What Is ISO/IEC 27001? ISO/IEC 27001 is the internationally recognized standard for establishing and managing an Information Security Management System (ISMS). Developed by the

Case Study: How SOC 2 Mistake Costed Drizly $1B in Damages

By Ramyar Daneshgar Security Engineer | USC Viterbi School of Engineering Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Executive Summary In 2020, Drizly - a fast-growing alcohol delivery startup - suffered a breach that exposed the personal information of 2.5 million customers. Although