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

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: The Role of Cyber Insurance in a Digitally Hostile World Cyber insurance has evolved from a niche offering to a foundational component of corporate risk

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

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 cybersecurity threats grow in complexity and frequency, organizations increasingly rely on third-party vendors to deliver critical IT services. This reliance brings risk: when a vendor

Cybersecurity Due Diligence in Mergers & Acquisitions

By Ramyar Daneshgar Security Engineer | USC Viterbi School of Engineering Introduction Cybersecurity due diligence is a critical component of the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) process, particularly as data breaches, regulatory risks, and system vulnerabilities can materially affect the value of a target company. Acquirers must evaluate the cybersecurity

Privacy by Design: Making Your Architecture Compliant from Day One

By Ramyar Daneshgar Security Engineer | USC Viterbi School of Engineering 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 buzzword. It is a foundational engineering and legal

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 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 dozen states enacting comprehensive consumer data protection laws,

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

By Ramyar Daneshgar Security Engineer | USC Viterbi School of Engineering 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 of Discontinuance No. 25-009 Agency: New York Attorney

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

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 Modern cybersecurity compliance is no longer just about passing audits - it requires organizations to demonstrate defensible security postures aligned with regulatory expectations. This article

Detailed Breakdown of the Cyber Kill Chain: Legal Implications and Best Practices for Cybersecurity 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. Introduction In today’s digital landscape, cybersecurity is not solely a technical issue - it is a legal and regulatory imperative. As security researcher, I have