Ramyar Daneshgar

The Legal Risk of Ignoring Shadow IT: When BYOD Becomes a Breach Vector

By Ramyar Daneshgar Security Engineer | USC Viterbi School of Engineering Looking for a security engineer? Visit SecurityEngineer.com Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. What Is Shadow IT? Shadow IT refers to the use of IT systems, applications, or devices—often personal

Fast Flux: The Hidden Cyber Threat Undermining National Security

By Ramyar Daneshgar Security Engineer | USC Viterbi School of Engineering Looking for a security engineer? Visit SecurityEngineer.com Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. On April 3, 2025, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), in collaboration with the National Security Agency

Cybersecurity Risks for Creators: Why YouTubers, TikTokers, and Streamers Are Prime Targets

By Ramyar Daneshgar Security Engineer | USC Viterbi School of Engineering Looking for a security engineer? Visit SecurityEngineer.com Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Introduction: Why Creators Are Becoming High-Value Targets The rise of the creator economy has enabled millions of individuals

The CFAA (Computer Fraud and Abuse Act): Legal Use and Abuse

By Ramyar Daneshgar Security Engineer | USC Viterbi School of Engineering Looking for a security engineer? Visit SecurityEngineer.com Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Introduction The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA), originally enacted in 1986, was intended as a legislative tool

First 72 Hours After a Breach: A Legal Checklist

By Ramyar Daneshgar Security Engineer | USC Viterbi School of Engineering Looking for a security engineer? Visit SecurityEngineer.com Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. The initial 72 hours following the identification of a cybersecurity breach represent a critical window for organizational response.

Cyber Insurance: What's Covered, What’s Not, and What Gets You Denied

By Ramyar Daneshgar Security Engineer | USC Viterbi School of Engineering Looking for a security engineer? Visit SecurityEngineer.com Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Introduction: The Role of Cyber Insurance in a Digitally Hostile World Cyber insurance has evolved from a niche

Vendor Risk Management: Who’s Liable When a Third-Party Breaches Your Data?

By Ramyar Daneshgar Security Engineer | USC Viterbi School of Engineering Looking for a security engineer? Visit SecurityEngineer.com Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. As cybersecurity threats grow in complexity and frequency, organizations increasingly rely on third-party vendors to deliver critical IT

Cybersecurity Due Diligence in Mergers & Acquisitions

By Ramyar Daneshgar Security Engineer | USC Viterbi School of Engineering Looking for a security engineer? Visit SecurityEngineer.com Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Introduction Cybersecurity due diligence is a critical component of the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) process, particularly

Privacy by Design: Making Your Architecture Compliant from Day One

By Ramyar Daneshgar Security Engineer | USC Viterbi School of Engineering Looking for a security engineer? Visit SecurityEngineer.com Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Privacy by Design: Making Your Architecture Compliant from Day One Overview Privacy by Design (PbD) is not a

The 2025 State Privacy Law Boom: In-Depth Legal Analysis and Strategic Guidance for Businesses

By Ramyar Daneshgar Security Engineer | USC Viterbi School of Engineering Looking for a security engineer? Visit SecurityEngineer.com Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Introduction: As of 2025, the United States has entered a new era of privacy regulation. With over a

Legal Analysis: Root Insurance Company’s $975,000 Penalty for Data Security Lapses

By Ramyar Daneshgar Security Engineer | USC Viterbi School of Engineering Looking for a security engineer? Visit SecurityEngineer.com Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Enforcement Analysis: Root Insurance Company – A Case Study in Web Application Misconfiguration and Data Privacy Liability Document: Assurance

Mapping NIST SP 800-53 Security Controls to GDPR, CCPA, and HIPAA

By Ramyar Daneshgar Security Engineer | USC Viterbi School of Engineering Looking for a security engineer? Visit SecurityEngineer.com Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Introduction Modern cybersecurity compliance is no longer just about passing audits—it requires organizations to demonstrate defensible security