Global Privacy Regulations Raise Cyber Stakes for Security Teams
Global Privacy Regulations Raise Cyber Stakes for Security Teams
https://www.govinfosecurity.com/end-plausible-deniability-data-privacy-compliance-in-2026-a-30959
Publish Date: 2026-03-17 10:39:00
Source Domain: www.govinfosecurity.com
Data Privacy
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Data Security
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Data Security Posture Management
Netskope’s Baumgartner and Riley on How AI and Differing Regulations Complicate Compliance
Tom Baumgartner, product marketing lead, data security posture management, Netskope; and Steve Riley, field CTO, Netskope
Organizations navigating an increasingly complex web of global privacy regulations must prioritize patch management, documentation and data governance to avoid preventable breaches and compliance risks.
In a recent interview on data privacy compliance, Netskope’s Tom Baumgartner and Steve Riley discussed security leaders and the mounting pressure countries introduce with new data privacy regulations. While emerging technologies such as AI accelerate the pace of change, companies expand their digital operations across borders must also contend with differing privacy expectations and regulatory regimes making it harder to maintain consistent compliance.
According to Riley, field CTO at Netskope, many breaches that lead to regulatory scrutiny are preventable with basic security hygiene. “Avoidable breaches are breaches that can be patched,” Riley said, emphasizing that organizations should prioritize timely updates and maintain clear…
