This in depth focus session will create a foundation for those new to the world of privacy and information security and provide seasoned professionals with the latest changes and evolutions to the area.

Topics include:

• Privacy, data breaches, and the key technological tools and experts behind them
• Bridging the gap between legal and regulatory requirements regarding the protection of sensitive data, and the technology that protects such information
• How does IT intersect with privacy?
• Understanding IT systems utilized by companies to prevent breaches and data loss, including firewalls and private networks
• The basics of a data breach
• The basics of a data breach response
• The role of forensic and audit teams
• Best practices for assembling and working with a forensics and audit team
• Key laws, regulators, and enforcement bodies to consider when dealing with privacy concerns and data breaches
• A look at the current regulations and legislation which impact privacy & security
• The role of regulators in the realm of privacy & security
• Compliance and prior preparation: Steps to prevent data breaches; Policies and procedures in the event of a data breach