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By Mahfuzur Rahman | SecYork Technology What is DPIA? (Definition) A Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA)  is a structured risk assessment process that helps organizations identify, evaluate, and reduce data privacy risks  before launching new systems, processes, or technologies. Under GDPR Article 35 , organizations must perform a DPIA when processing is likely to result in high risk  to individuals’ rights and freedoms. Why and When is a DPIA Required? DPIAs are require

By Mahfuzur Rahman | SecYork Technology In the rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape, traditional methods of securing IT environments are no longer sufficient. Manual processes and reactive defenses often fall short against advanced threats that move at machine speed. This is where automation comes in — transforming how information security (InfoSec) operates. At SecYork, we believe automation is not just a tool, but a strategic enabler for organizations striving to keep p

By Mahfuzur Rahman | SecYork Technology In today’s threat landscape, software vulnerabilities are one of the most exploited attack vectors. From data breaches to ransomware, insecure applications can open the door to costly and reputation-damaging incidents. Fixing these vulnerabilities after deployment is not only expensive but also disruptive. That’s why Static Application Security Testing (SAST)  has become an essential element of secure software development. At SecYork, w

By Mahfuzur Rahman | SecYork Technology In cybersecurity and IT operations, it’s hard to protect what you don’t understand — and even harder to detect anomalies without a reference point . That’s where baselines  come in. At SecYork , we emphasize the power of baselining as a foundational step in securing your systems, auditing your environments, and achieving operational stability. What Is a Baseline? A baseline  is a documented and approved set of configurations, behaviors,

By Mahfuzur Rahman | SecYork Technology In a world where technology, threats, and business priorities evolve daily, change is not optional — it’s inevitable. But uncontrolled change is risk . Whether it’s a software patch, a cloud migration, or a security policy update, every change can either strengthen your organization  — or introduce vulnerabilities if mishandled. This is why change management  isn’t just an IT process — it’s a business-critical discipline. At SecYork , w

By Mahfuzur Rahman | SecYork Technology In today’s cyber-threat landscape, business leaders are under constant pressure to protect sensitive data, ensure compliance, and make risk-informed decisions. But two concepts— due diligence  and due care —are often misunderstood, even though they form the backbone of responsible cybersecurity governance . At SecYork , we believe understanding and applying these two principles can mean the difference between resilience  and reputationa