Topic: Data Privacy & Protection: Strategies to Secure Sensitive Information
Abstract: In the current digital landscape, protecting sensitive information, such as PII (personally identifiable information) and intellectual property, is a top priority for organizations to maintain compliance with global regulations. This webinar will explore the data privacy and protection framework and the numerous underlying data and information security strategies. As organizations
face increasing pressure to safeguard data against evolving threats, the session will also cover scalable, agile security strategies across various digital environments. Attendees will also gain insights into best practices for identifying sensitive data, minimizing exposure risks, implementing access controls, and ensuring compliance with global frameworks while strengthening their organizations’ data protection posture.
Key Takeaways:
- Understand the current threat landscape and the state of data security
- Explore global regulations for data classification, DLP (data loss prevention), and access management
- Develop an agile data security framework
- Leverage strategies for data transit and storage security
- Apply ‘privacy by design,’ integrating security across the data lifecycle
- Navigate compliance challenges and audits with confidence
Speaker:
Pedro Nunes Oliveira Machado, Country Senior Director | Data Protection Officer (DPO), Grupo Ageas Portugal
Bio: Pedro is the Data Protection Officer at the Ageas Portugal Group. He is studying for a PhD at Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon. He holds multiple advanced degrees, including a master’s in information and enterprise systems, a master’s in international business administration and management, and an MBA. He also holds a double degree in computer science and multimedia engineering. Pedro was recognized in 2018 with the “40 under 40 Award” by AFCEA International. He is also a member of the Cyber Resilience WG at the European Fund and Asset Management Association; Chairperson of the AML/CTF and Data Protection WG at the Portuguese Association of Investment Funds, Pensions and Property; Chairman of the General Assembly of the Portuguese Association of Data Protection Officers; and Coordinator of the Cybersecurity Committee at AFCEA Portugal.
