Cyber security supports the requirements from DPA 2018 and the UK GDPR by protecting personal data, reducing breach risk, and enabling timely, evidence‑based incident response.

Why this matters

Many data breaches start as cyber incidents. Weak security controls directly increase regulatory exposure.

How security and data protection connect

• Security controls protect confidentiality, integrity, and availability
• Incident detection enables GDPR breach assessment
• Logs and alerts form part of regulatory evidence
  
  

What “GDPR‑aligned security” looks like

• Controls mapped to personal data risk
• Breach response processes tested and documented
• Clear escalation from IT to DPO and leadership
  
  

Evidence regulators expect

• Security measures in place
• Incident timelines
• Decision rationale based on technical facts