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Legislative Challenges: Navigating Knee-Jerk Reactions in Cybersecurity || Razorthorn Security

Explore the pitfalls of knee-jerk legislative reactions in the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity in our latest video. Delve into the challenges faced by organizations as they grapple with sudden directives that often emerge as a response to unforeseen events. The knee-jerk nature of some legislation raises crucial questions about the consultation process, leaving cybersecurity professionals wondering if insights from the infosec world were considered.

Why Indian companies need to adhere to the DPDP Act

The Indian government implemented the Data Protection and Privacy (DPDP) Act, a groundbreaking measure designed to regulate data protection within the country, in August 2023. In today’s rapidly evolving digital era, it has become increasingly important to have robust legislation in place to safeguard people’s data. With so much information being shared online, this act protects our data from misuse and unauthorized access.

Data Subject GDPR Requests: Rights and Requirements

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a European Union law that governs how companies may collect and use the personal data of EU residents. It establishes standards that help ensure that this data is not stored, handled or shared in a way that would expose individuals to risk. The law also specifies how organizations must respond in case of a data breach.

Cybersecurity in the Age of Regulation - Sysdig

Cybersecurity breaches are becoming more frequent and more impactful. Adversaries continue to grow stronger, and defenders aren’t always keeping pace. On July 26th, 2023, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission issued new regulations on cybersecurity risk management, strategy, governance, and incident disclosure, leaving many companies concerned about how to ensure compliance with these new rules, and what changes they may need to make to get up to speed.

Data Protection Day 2024: As Technology and Threats Evolve, Data Protection Is Paramount

Today’s cybersecurity landscape poses one of the most significant risks to data. This holds true for organizations of all sizes, across all industries, tasked with protecting their most essential data amid an increasingly regulated environment and faster, more innovative adversaries. Recent years have introduced a steady drumbeat of new data privacy regulations. There are now 14 U.S. states that have passed privacy laws.

A Guide to the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015

Modern slavery is a pervasive global issue all businesses must be aware of to ensure fair working conditions, liveable wages, and safe labor practices exist across their supply chain. Some organizations may be surprised to find out that slavery is still a global concern, as individuals often use the term in a historical context. However, this does not change the fact that victims of modern slavery continue to suffer behind closed doors around the globe.

Emerging Trends in Wage and Hour Litigation: What You Need to Know

Wage and hour litigation has seen rapid evolution in recent years. With new legal developments and shifts in the workplace, businesses must stay vigilant to avoid noncompliance. This article explores the key trends and provides practical guidance for employers.

NIS2: Who is affected?

This is a question we get a lot from our customers. The NIS2 Directive’s wording is not always very explicit. NIS2 is a framework that countries need to implement. Because it’s a Directive and not a Regulation, each EU country has the autonomy to roll it out under their own interpretation. NIS2’s language is broad, making it challenging to get your head around, especially until countries publish their specifics.

DORA Legislation - The Countdown is On

By James Rees, MD, Razorthorn Security A big requirement that all European based organisations (or organisations that want to deal with the EU) must be aware of is the new DORA legislation coming in to effect in January 2025, and with just a year to implement your strategies, it’s worthwhile reviewing how you measure up now so that you have the time to ensure you comply before the deadline.