24th August 2023 Kathmandu
Resecurity Business Head for SAARC, Rajan Pant, Explores Proactive Digital Identity Security and the DPDA Act’s Impact
Resecurity Business Head for the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), Rajan Pant, addressed key industry trends and challenges in cybersecurity during the ISMG Cybersecurity Conference in New Delhi. The event brought together digital experts, innovators, and thought leaders to discuss pressing topics related to digital resilience, security, growth, and business transformation.
Pant’s presentation centered around the critical theme of establishing proactive security measures in the realm of digital identity protection, particularly in light of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDA) of 2023. The DPDA’s enactment has sparked intense debates within the cybersecurity community, specifically concerning the definition of reasonable security practices to prevent breaches of personal data.
Digital Identity Security
One significant provision of the DPDA, Section 8 A (5), places the onus on Data Fiduciaries to adopt reasonable security safeguards and assume responsibility for safeguarding data, with accountability for any breaches that occur. This mandate has prompted organizations to implement proactive security strategies to ensure compliance while enhancing their data protection mechanisms.
Pant’s session delved into crucial aspects of this evolving landscape:
1. Building a Proactive Security Defense Mechanism: Complying with DPDA Sections
Rajan Pant emphasized the need for organizations to adopt proactive security approaches to align with the stipulations of the DPDA. This includes understanding and implementing measures to prevent data breaches, ensuring data integrity, and securing data sovereignty. The discussion highlighted the importance of employing advanced cybersecurity strategies that not only meet compliance standards but also safeguard critical data from emerging threats.
2. Gaining Board Support for DPDA Compliance
Pant addressed the challenge of obtaining board-level support for compliance with the DPDA. He outlined strategies for security practitioners to effectively communicate the significance of the Act’s provisions to their organization’s leadership. By demonstrating the business value of proactive security measures and the potential consequences of non-compliance, security leaders can garner the necessary buy-in from the board.
3. Leveraging Appropriate Technologies and Tools for Enhanced Security
The session also explored the role of technology in enhancing an organization’s security posture. Pant discussed the importance of leveraging suitable technologies and tools that align with the organization’s risk profile and security needs. This entails staying updated with the latest advancements in cybersecurity solutions, including AI-driven threat detection, quantum-safe encryption, and cloud security measures.
Rajan Pant’s insights underscored the dynamic nature of cybersecurity in an era marked by transformative technologies, and the imperative for organizations to embrace digital resilience. The ISMG Cybersecurity Conference provided a platform for cybersecurity professionals, CXOs, and IT leaders to exchange insights, discuss trends, and learn best practices for safeguarding against evolving threats in the digital landscape.
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