SANS L523 Law of Data Security and Investigations, GIAC Legal Essentials LLEG
Course Description
The SANS L523 Law of Data Security and Investigations, GIAC Legal Essentials LLEG course bridges cybersecurity operations with the evolving legal landscape of privacy, regulatory compliance, and digital evidence. This training equips professionals with the legal context required to advise organizations during investigations, security incidents, and regulatory inquiries.
Participants gain a practical understanding of how legal, security, and executive teams must collaborate when handling sensitive data, responding to breaches, and preserving evidence. The course emphasizes real-world decision-making where legal obligations and technical realities intersect.
What You Will Learn
Understanding global data protection and privacy laws and their impact on security operations
Reducing legal risk through proactive data security and compliance awareness
Integrating legal counsel early into incident response planning
Supporting executive decision-making during breaches and regulatory audits
Interpreting key requirements of GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, and sector-specific regulations
Managing cross-border data transfer and jurisdictional considerations
Applying digital forensics principles to maintain proper chain of custody
Drafting, reviewing, and evaluating data security policies and vendor contracts
Who This Course Is For
Legal professionals working with cybersecurity and privacy matters
Security leaders and incident responders collaborating with legal teams
Compliance, risk, and governance professionals
Cybersecurity practitioners preparing for legal and regulatory advisory roles
Hands-On Training Experience
Learners participate in interactive case studies involving simulated breach notifications, data discovery requests, and privacy impact assessments. These exercises require coordinated legal and technical responses, reinforcing collaboration, evidence handling, and compliance decision-making.
Course Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to advise on data security and investigation matters, align legal and security strategies, manage evidence responsibly, and support organizations through incidents and regulatory scrutiny, fully aligned with the objectives of the SANS L523 Law of Data Security and Investigations, GIAC Legal Essentials LLEG program.