please help me to write a reply to my classmate's post using the following guideline please include intext citations as well as reference in apa format. please write it from a student's point of view

First, introduce yourself to the class. Include your major and anything you would like to share about yourself. Then address the prompt below.

As a cybersecurity professional, you will be responsible for complying with the regulatory requirements of each jurisdiction that your organization has ties with. Legal standards often vary widely, posing challenges for organizations that operate in multiple jurisdictions. In this discussion, you will examine an example of local regulations in one state in the United States.

The Breach Notification Law Interactive Mapfrom the law firm BakerHostetler provides the regulatory compliance and due-care requirements for each state in terms of data protection and regulatory response, including the definition of personal information, requirements for risk-of-harm analysis, and requirements to notify the state government in case of a breach. This discussion should help you recognize some of the similarities and differences between security requirements in different jurisdictions.

1. In your responses to at least two classmates, note differences and similarities between the requirements applying to your selected state and theirs.

MY POST

My name is Ray, and I'm currently majoring in Cybersecurity. I currently work for an attorney's office, and I'm especially interested in how legal frameworks intersect with incident response and digital forensics. Outside of school and work, I train in mixed martial arts.

For this discussion, I chose to review South Carolina's breach notification law, which offers a clear example of how state-level regulations shape due-care responsibilities for cybersecurity professionals.

Definition of Personal Information: South Carolina defines personal information as an individual's first name or initial and last name in combination with one or more sensitive data elements, such as a Social Security number, driver's license number, or financial account details with access credentials (BakerHostetler, 2023).

Risk-of-Harm Analysis: Unlike some states that allow organizations to assess whether a breach is likely to cause harm before notifying individuals, South Carolina does not permit a risk-of-harm analysis. This means that if personal information is accessed or acquired without authorization, notification is required regardless of perceived impact (BakerHostetler, 2023).

Notification Requirements: Organizations must notify affected individuals "in the most expedient time possible and without unreasonable delay" once a breach is discovered. If more than 1,000 residents are affected, the organization must also notify consumer reporting agencies (BakerHostetler, 2023).

State Government Notification: Interestingly, South Carolina does not require notification to the state attorney general, which differs from many other states that mandate government involvement in large-scale breaches (BakerHostetler, 2023).

South Carolina's approach emphasizes prompt notification and strict liability, with no allowance for subjective harm assessments. This reinforces the importance of having clear incident response protocols and ensuring that all breaches involving personal data are treated seriously, regardless of perceived risk.

As cybersecurity professionals, understanding these jurisdictional differences is criticalespecially when working with clients or systems that span multiple states.

References:

BakerHostetler. (2023). U.S. State Data Breach Notification Laws. https://www.bakerlaw.com

SCOTT WROTE

Hello everyone,

My name is Scott and I'm currently pursuing my Masters in Cybersecurity after completing a Bachelors in Data Analytics at SNHU. I live in Florida with my wife, our daughter, 3 cats, and a dog. When we are not working my wife and I take advantage of living 25 minutes away to go to the Disneyworld parks, even if it is just to walk around and grab a drink.

Since I live in-state, I have decided to investigate the regulatory requirements for the state of Florida.

• Definition Of Personal Information
  • The first requirement for the definition of personal information in the state of Florida is first name or initial paired with the last name for a base.
  • In addition to first name or initial and last name, one of the following is required to meet the definition of personal information:
    • Social Security Number
    • Number from a government identity document such as driver license, state ID card, Passport, or military identification
    • Bank account, credit, or debit card number combined with any pin or security codes required to access the account
    • Medical history of any kind
    • Health insurance policy or subscriber information that can be used by an insurer to identify an individual
    • Biometric data
    • Individual location information
    • User Names or e-mail addresses along with passwords or security question answers that could allow access to online accounts
• Requirements For Risk-Of-Harm Analysis
  • The state of Florida does require a risk-of-harm analysis to be performed in the event of a breach. This will require investigation by the agency along with federal, state, and local law enforcement.
• Requirements To Notify State Government
  • The state of Florida requires that the Department of Legal Affairs is notified if a breach or potential breach could affect 500 or more Florida residents. This notification must be provided within 30 days of finding a breach or potential breach.

Resources:

BakerHostetler LLP. (n.d.).U.S. Data Breach Notification Law Interactive Map. Retrieved November 13, 2025, fromhttps://www.bakerlaw.com/us-data-breach-interactive-map/