Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA): Federal law that criminalizes unauthorized access to computer systems and networks, crucial for defining acceptable VPN access and usage parameters
Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA): Federal law governing the interception and monitoring of electronic communications, relevant for VPN traffic monitoring and data privacy
Stored Communications Act (SCA): Federal law regulating how electronically stored communications can be accessed and disclosed, important for VPN data storage and handling
Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA): Federal law establishing information security standards for federal agencies and contractors, providing framework for secure remote access
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA): Federal law protecting medical information privacy, crucial if VPN is used to access healthcare data
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA): Federal law requiring financial institutions to protect customer data, relevant if VPN is used for financial data access
State Data Breach Notification Laws: Various state-specific requirements for reporting data breaches, affecting VPN security incident response procedures
NY SHIELD Act: New York State's cybersecurity law requiring businesses to implement security programs to protect private information
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA): California's comprehensive privacy law affecting how businesses handle personal information, including through VPN access
NIST Cybersecurity Framework: Voluntary framework providing guidelines for private sector cybersecurity, including remote access security best practices
ISO 27001: International standard for information security management systems, providing guidelines for secure remote access
PCI DSS: Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard governing the security of payment card data, including requirements for remote access
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law regarding employee working hours and conditions, relevant for monitoring remote work activities via VPN
FTC Security Guidelines: Federal Trade Commission guidelines on reasonable security measures for protecting consumer data
SEC Cybersecurity Guidelines: Securities and Exchange Commission guidance on cybersecurity measures for regulated entities, including remote access security
