Catholic Law's Journal of Law and Technology recently hosted its 2026 symposium, "From Framework to Frontier: The Future of Cybersecurity Law." The event provided an opportunity to examine the challenges and opportunities within the evolving legal landscape of cybersecurity. Moderated by Jacob Comello, Lead Article Editor of the Catholic University Journal of Law and Technology, the symposium brought together legal experts and practitioners to discuss current issues and future directions in the field.

The first panel, "Structures of Cybersecurity Law," featured Christopher Savage, a professor at Catholic Law and partner at Davis Wright Tremaine; Michael Borgia, a cybersecurity-focused partner at Davis Wright Tremaine; Jason Chipman, a partner at WilmerHale specializing in cybersecurity; and Jonathan Coleman, a litigation associate at Skadden and author of a forthcoming article on active cyber defense. The panel explored foundational legal frameworks, including the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, and how they apply to modern cybersecurity challenges. The first panel discussion can be viewed here.

The second panel, "Future of Cybersecurity," focused on emerging trends and technologies. Panelists revisited key topics such as the role of artificial intelligence in cybersecurity, compliance with international regulations like the EU's NIS2 directive, and the potential for public-private partnerships to address cyber threats. Discussions also included innovative ideas, such as allowing private entities to engage in active cyber defense under government oversight. The second panel discussion can be viewed here.

The symposium highlighted the importance of collaboration and adaptive legal frameworks to address the rapidly changing cybersecurity landscape. By fostering dialogue among experts, the 2026 JLT Symposium provided valuable insights into the future of cybersecurity law.