Lemons and Liability - Cyber Warranties as an Experiment in Software Regulation

This course explores the concept of cyber warranties as a potential tool for software regulation. The learning outcomes include understanding the implications of making software vendors liable for security failures and analyzing a case-study where private actors accepted liability voluntarily. The course aims to equip learners with insights into the evolving landscape of cybersecurity policies and the role of cyber warranties in enhancing software security. The intended audience for this course includes policymakers, cybersecurity professionals, software vendors, and individuals interested in software regulation and liability issues. The teaching method involves presenting a case-study and discussing the implications and potential of cyber warranties in software regulation.