Delegating Cyber Defense to Algorithms: The Legal Boundaries of Autonomous Response in Bulgaria
Delegating Cyber Defense to Algorithms: The Legal Boundaries of Autonomous Response in Bulgaria

Summary/Abstract: The article examines the legal implications of autonomous response mechanisms in the Bulgarian cyber defense system. It analyzes Bulgaria’s legal framework and observes it into the broader context of NATO and EU’s strategic documents. The article defines and studies the legal viability of autonomous cyber response, highlighting how automated defensive actions challenge existing legal standards. The evolution of Bulgaria’s cyber defense posture is documented, be-ginning with early cyber defense strategies and through to the most recent alignment of the EU directives and NATO requirements. The discussion reveals that the Bulgarian law does not provide specific legal authorization for automated counter-measures in the case of cyber-attacks. The lack of legal authorization creates theoretical and compliance issues. The article concluded that while the national law of Bulgaria provides a comprehensive base to address cybercrime and protect critical infrastructure, there are challenges to incorporate autonomous cyber responses into ex-isting legislation. It is based on the clear presumption that development of any strategy requires compatibility with the international obligations of the country.

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