The new unit aims to protect retail investors and foster innovation by addressing cyber-related misconduct and emerging technology fraud.

By Margaret Graham, Michael H. Rubin, Nathan H. Seltzer, and Douglas K. Yatter

On February 20, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced the establishment of the Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit (CETU), which will focus on combatting cyber-related misconduct and protecting retail investors from fraud in the emerging technologies sector. The new unit, led by Laura…