Data Privacy Day is an international effort to empower and educate people and organizations to protect their privacy and control their digital footprint.
While the information collected by the many Internet connected devices is valuable and can yield social benefits, the growing Internet of Things (IoT) also creates a sense of urgency to better understand, manage and consume the resulting data. One significant challenge is finding a privacy paradigm that makes sure the social benefits don’t come at the cost of individual and organizational privacy.
On January 28, 2016, CyberTECH, a leading cybersecurity and IoT network, the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, and the nation’s most distinguished privacy think tank research institution, the Ponemon Institute, will host “Securing the Internet of Things: Data Privacy Day 2016.” This event will address these privacy concerns and provide a clearer understanding of the perceptions and potential threats that will affect the collection, management and safeguarding of private information about individuals and organizations.
Data Privacy Day 2016 will also raise awareness about existing cybersecurity partnerships in California and help to facilitate further collaboration amongst key cybersecurity stakeholders in the Golden State.Given the inextricable link between cybersecurity and overall economic vitality, it is crucial that businesses, universities, and other collaborative assets throughout California work together to enhance the security of California’s digital infrastructure.
For additional information about the CyberTECH Securing the Internet of Things Event please visit the CyberTECH SIOT Website.