CISSP – Information Systems Security Management Professional (ISSMP) — Question 42

Joseph works as a Software Developer for Web Tech Inc. He wants to protect the algorithms and the techniques of programming that he uses in developing an application. Which of the following laws are used to protect a part of software?

Answer options

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, Patent laws, as they protect inventions and processes, including unique algorithms that can be patented. Code Security law is not a recognized legal term, while Trademark laws protect brand identifiers and Copyright laws cover the expression of ideas rather than the underlying methods.