Primer on Cyber-Security Challenges in Argentina, Brazil, Mexico and the U.S.

While cyberspace has no borders, companies operate in a world where there are differing legal regimes that aim to regulate cyberspace. Since the inception of the pandemic, there has been a surge in cyber incidents, particularly in ransomware attacks. This panel will explore how responses to such incidents vary between Argentina, Brazil, Mexico and the U.S. and will address the reason for and practical consequences stemming from those differences.

Moderator:
Diego Duran de la Vega, Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP

Panelists:
Diego Fernández, Marval, O’Farrell & Mairal
Paulo Lilla,  Lefosse Advogados
Vitelio Ruiz Bernal, Director General de Investigación y Verificación del Sector Privado, Instituto Nacional de Transparencia, Acceso a la Información y Protección de Datos Personales
Melanie Witte, Executive Specialist, Executive Risks, Crum & Forster

Sponsoring Committee:
Inter-American Affairs, Michael A. Fernandez, Chair

Co-Sponsoring Committee:
Compliance Committee, Patrick T. Campbell, Chair