Benefits of GDPR will depend on enforcement – cybersecurity firm
CyberArk CEO Udi Mokady believes that there is a difference between not adhering to "basic cyber hygiene" and not corresponding to what the GDPR governing body believes is a "reasonable" level of protection of data.
"We see some firms that simply do not have basic cyber hygiene when it comes to managing their systems and their data," he told Independent.ie.
"But, what if a firm who is trying to adhere to the standards set out? Will they be penalised the same? There are potential benefits but we'll have to see how the rules are enforced".
The Irish data protection commissioner Helen Dixon has previously warned Irish companies that there will be no second chances for non-compliance of GDPR.
The new rules are due to take effect in less than four months' time, on May 25, but Mr Mokady believes that some firms are hoping for the deadline to be pushed out further.
"Corporate awareness in terms of cyber security has changed dramatically. With new SEC and GDPR rules, companies are being forced to disclose breaches and board members are now asking the questions," he said.
"Nonetheless, while US companies are starting to realise that this doesn't just concern Europe and are having the conversation now, some firms are hoping for extensions to the deadlines".
CyberArk has offices in the US, Israel, Australia, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Singapore, Turkey and the UK.
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