MVV60K Cybersecurity Law

Faculty of Law
Spring 2026
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Michael Bátrla (lecturer)
JUDr. Mgr. Jakub Harašta, Ph.D. (lecturer)
JUDr. Jakub Klodwig, Ph.D. (lecturer)
prof. JUDr. Radim Polčák, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Veronika Příbaň Žolnerčíková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Václav Stupka, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Jakub Vostoupal, Ph.D. (assistant)
Guaranteed by
JUDr. Mgr. Jakub Harašta, Ph.D.
Institute of Law and Technology – Faculty of Law
Contact Person: Tereza Buchalová
Supplier department: Institute of Law and Technology – Faculty of Law
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 30 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/30, only registered: 0/30
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The main aim of this course is to explain and demonstrate the structure and functioning of national, European and international legal regulatory framework of cybersecurity and cyber-defence.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course students should be able to:
- understand the difference between cybersecurity and cyber-defence
- understand the sources of EU cybersecurity law (NIS2 directive, Cybersecurity Act, DORA regulation etc.)
- analyse current international initiatives in cybersecurity and cyber-defense
- understand and apply reporting and responding obligations regarding cybersecurity incidents
- understand and analyse functioning of general and sectoral CSIRT teams
- critically analyse legal consequences of active countermeasures
- practically apply the cyber-rules of engagement
Syllabus
  • The course consists of three large blocks.
  • Block A: International Law. It consists of the following issues: Cyberwarfare/Cyberoperations, Attribution and Responsibility/Liability, Evolving Legal Framework and State Practice, and the Role of Legal Advisors.
  • Block B: EU Law. It consists of the following issues: NIS/NIS2 directives, the Cybersecurity Act, the Cyber Resilience Act, the Cyber Solidarity Act, and the DORA regulation.
  • Block C: Selected interdisciplinary issues. It consists of the following issues: Threats/risks/vulnerabilities - navigating terminology; Supply chain security; Incident Response; Regulatory overlaps
Literature
    required literature
  • Further reading will reflect current events and activities and will be provided through the interactive syllabus.
    recommended literature
  • KOSSEFF, Jeff. Cybersecurity law. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley, 2017.
  • SCHMITT, Michael N., ed. Tallinn manual on the international law applicable to cyber warfare: prepared by the International Group of Experts at the invitation of the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence. Cambridge: Cambridge University Pre
Teaching methods
The course consists of interactive seminars and course materials available through the on-line platform.
Assessment methods
- During the semester, there are questionnaires on topics of selected lectures submitted through the e-learning application. Students shall successfully finish at least 50% of the questionnaires.
- Team presentation and oral defense of case study solution at the last seminar.
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
The course is taught every week.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Spring 2014, Spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.
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