🛡️ Cybersecurity Compliance: GDPR, HIPAA & More Cybersecurity compliance refers to adhering to laws, regulations, and standards designed to protect sensitive data and ensure secure systems. Non-compliance can lead to hefty fines, legal consequences, and reputational damage. Two of the most prominent and strict regulations globally are GDPR (for data privacy in the EU) and HIPAA (for health data in the U.S.). 📘 1. GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) Region : European Union (applies globally to any org processing EU residents' data) Effective : May 2018 Focus : Personal data protection and privacy rights 🔑 Key GDPR Cybersecurity Requirements: Area Description Data Protection by Design Security integrated into systems from the outset Data Minimization Only collect what is necessary Encryption & Pseudonymization Protect personal data at rest and in transit Breach Notification Notify authorities within 72 hours of a data breach Access Controls Ensure only a...