The essay delves into the purpose and intent of U.S. Federal Law S.770, examining how it has been integrated into the legal system and legislative processes to address cybersecurity challenges. It also evaluates the effectiveness of this law in achieving its objectives. The cyber-
business community faces significant challenges in communication efficiency, with information transmission often taking days or weeks, posing security risks amidst rapid technological advancements. This essay aims to elucidate the role of U.S. Law S.770 in enhancing communication and information sharing in the cyber realm.
U.S. Federal Law S.770, enacted as an amendment to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Act, mandates the NIST to consider small businesses in developing voluntary cybersecurity guidelines. These guidelines aim to mitigate cyber risks to critical infrastructure in a cost-effective manner. Small businesses can access resources published by the NIST to assess, identify, reduce, and manage their cybersecurity risks. Introduced in Congress on March 29, 2017 (Govtrack, 2018), and signed into law on August 14, 2018 (Govtrack, 2018), S.770 focuses on empowering small businesses to enhance their cybersecurity measures.
The law's primary objective is to equip small businesses with the necessary resources to effectively manage cybersecurity risks. From my perspective, U.S. Law S.770 has made significant strides in achieving this goal. It bridges the gap between large corporations, which often have robust cybersecurity measures, and small businesses that struggle to keep up with rapid technological advancements. By providing access to essential cybersecurity information,
