What Is the SAFETY Act?
The Support Anti-Terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies Act of 2002 (SAFETY Act), administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), is designed to encourage the development and deployment of anti-terrorism technologies. It provides strong liability protections to solution providers and users whose technologies help defend against acts of terrorism, including cyberattacks that meet DHS’s definition of a terrorism event.
Certification under the SAFETY Act limits or eliminates liability in the event of an attack, offering:
- Exclusive action in federal court
- No joint and several liability for non-economic damages
- No punitive damages or prejudgment interest
- A five-year protection term per certification
What Does This Mean for Your Business?
As cyberattacks grow more sophisticated, and increasingly qualify as acts of terrorism, companies using SAFETY Actcertified technologies are shielded from significant legal and financial exposure.
By choosing a certified partner like Armis, you:
- Reduce your liability footprint in the event of a qualified cyberattack
- Strengthen insurance posture in an environment where cyber policies often exclude “acts of war”
- Reinforce due diligence and governance for boards and executive teams
- Demonstrate security leadership to partners, clients, and regulator