The relationship between privacy and security has grown considerably over the past decade, and the divide continues to narrow. With the ongoing introduction and expansion of regulations and legal frameworks, many aspects governing privacy now overlap with cybersecurity protections or organizational capabilities. This is in addition to legal and regulatory forces that continue to drive combined efforts to address both areas on a united front.
Review the Cybersecurity and Privacy Fact Sheet Links to an external site. released by the US Department of Homeland Security. The fact sheet provides a framework for the Department that clearly outlines privacy principles and provides relevant guidance.
After completing the reading, address the following:
How does this communication highlight the combined and overlapping nature of privacy and cybersecurity?
How are the fundamental concepts of privacy, security, and civil liberties addressed?
What is your impression of the balance between all of them?
What is your personal opinion and experience about the importance of privacy?
Have you had the opportunity to support privacy initiatives?
Have you experienced a data breach that put PII or financial information at risk?