Cullen International’s latest research shows that most national cybersecurity strategies in the Americas do not create binding obligations for the private sector. Instead, they set policy goals which include improving public organisations' cybersecurity preparedness and strengthening the response to incidents.
When there are binding obligations for private entities, these may involve requiring them to implement a risk assessment and management policy. The USA requires vendors to the federal government to manage cybersecurity risks in their supply chain.
Countries such as Brazil and Mexico have legislative proposals on cybersecurity with varying scopes. Even in such countries that do not currently have binding obligations for private entities, the proposed new laws signal the authorities' concern with cybersecurity and may lead to future obligations.
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