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Navigating Legalities in Cybersecurity Research
This chapter discusses the legal implications faced by security researchers when disclosing vulnerabilities in products, highlighted by a recent incident at DEF CON. It evaluates the complexities of laws such as the Digital Millennium Copyright Act and the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, emphasizing the need for improved transparency and collaboration between researchers and legal professionals. Additionally, the chapter explores the intersection of trademark laws and trade secrets, addressing the challenges companies and researchers encounter in the cybersecurity landscape.