Cybersecurity and Data Protection: a necessary and powerful duo

Summary

The EU's Data Protection Supervisor, Vesper, highlighted the importance of cybersecurity and data protection as complementary measures to protect individuals' personal data, privacy, and the digital ecosystem. The Supervisor emphasized the need for continuous efforts to integrate these two areas, citing the EU's Cybersecurity Month (ECSM) as an opportunity to promote and share best practices. Vesper underscored the importance of strong collaboration between Data Protection Officers and IT Security Departments and the need for EU institutions to lead by example in integrating privacy and data protection into their cybersecurity strategies. The Supervisor also touched on the growing concerns around AI, its potential risks, and the need for awareness and regulation to prevent exploitation.