Navigating the Complexities of Data Protection Regulations and Cybersecurity Threats: A Guide for Organizations

The cybersecurity landscape is constantly evolving, with new regulations and threats emerging every day. Organizations of all sizes and industries are facing increasing pressure to protect their most essential data in the face of faster and more innovative adversaries.

Recent years have seen a wave of new data privacy regulations, with 14 U.S. states passing privacy laws and the SEC adopting new rules requiring organizations to disclose cybersecurity incidents. Globally, dozens of countries have updated their guidance on data privacy, creating a complex web of compliance requirements.

Organizations now must navigate a maze of data protection regulations, including GDPR, CCPA, APPI, PDPA, and LGPD. Some regulations are evolving to incentivize stronger security practices, such as Brazil’s new rules offering fine reductions for organizations with state-of-the-art protection.

In 2024, organizations will face even more requirements from the SEC’s new rules, state privacy laws, industry-specific mandates, and the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act. These developments include new incident reporting obligations, security technology requirements, and cybersecurity audits.

Adversaries are also evolving their tactics, with data extortion becoming a preferred method for profit. Threat actors are targeting identities and using compromised credentials to infiltrate organizations and demand ransom. Adversaries are leveraging organizations’ fear of regulatory violations to coerce them into paying ransom.

CrowdStrike offers solutions to help organizations protect their data and comply with regulations. CrowdStrike Falcon® Data Protection provides real-time visibility into sensitive data flows across endpoints, cloud, web browsers, and SaaS applications. By aligning privacy and security teams, organizations can better protect their data and mitigate the risks of non-compliance.

In today’s threat landscape, Data Protection Day serves as a reminder of the importance of data protection and cybersecurity in safeguarding privacy. Organizations must stay vigilant and adopt best practices to defend against modern threats and comply with regulations.