Data Privacy is first line of Defence

It is time for the industry to accept the fact that, Data Privacy is first line of Defence and Cyber Security is the second layer of defence It wise to think about it. Data privacy is the first line of defense because it focuses on preventing the collection and use of data in unauthorized ways. Cybersecurity is the second layer of defense because it focuses on protecting data from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction.

Data privacy is important because it helps to protect individuals and organizations from a variety of risks, including:

· Identity theft

· Fraud

· Financial loss

· Reputational damage

· Legal liability

Cybersecurity is important because it helps to protect organizations from a variety of threats, including:

· Malware

· Phishing attacks

· Data breaches

· Denial-of-service attacks

· Advanced persistent threats

Data privacy and cybersecurity are complementary disciplines. Data privacy helps to reduce the risk of cybersecurity attacks by limiting the amount of data that is exposed to potential attackers. Cybersecurity helps to protect data from unauthorized access, even if it is collected or stored in a way that is not privacy-compliant.

It is also true that data privacy and cybersecurity can work together to protect an organization:

A company collects customer data in order to provide them with products and services. The company implements data privacy measures, such as encryption and access control, to protect the data from unauthorized access. The company also implements cybersecurity measures, such as firewalls and intrusion detection systems, to protect the data from hackers.

If a hacker is able to breach the company's cybersecurity defenses, the data privacy measures will still help to protect the data. The encryption will make it difficult for the hacker to read the data, and the access control measures will make it difficult for the hacker to modify or delete the data.

Data privacy and cybersecurity are essential for any organization that collects, stores, or processes data. By implementing both data privacy and cybersecurity measures, organizations can reduce the risk of data breaches and other cybersecurity incidents.

S Mohini Ratna, Editor, VARINDIA