Protection of data and systems in the digital age
In a world that is increasingly permeated by digital technologies, the protection of sensitive data is of paramount importance. In this regard, guaranteeing classic protection goals (confidentiality, integrity, and availability) is just as essential as the legally compliant and user-friendly implementation of data protection and the reconciliation of security measures with business goals. Due to the resulting complexity, challenges frequently arise in the development, implementation, and review of security and data protection concepts, such as:
- Incomplete knowledge of laws, standards, and individual protection requirements
- Tensions between information security and feasibility
- Lack of trust in digital business models
- Exposure of sensitive data in networked systems, e.g., when migrating to the Cloud
- Insecurity when implementing the rights of data subjects (e.g., information, correction, and deletion) and the obligations as a controller (e.g., data protection impact assessments, privacy by design, and privacy by default) in accordance with the GDPR
- High effort for carrying out and verifying security and compliance checks (e.g., penetration tests, IT security assessments)