Panel Discussion with Compass IT Compliance
Panel (CJ Hurd, Brian Kelly, Mark Ward, and Michael Smith )
In today’s data-driven world, organizations grapple with vast amounts of unstructured data, including emails, documents, personally identifiable information (PII), and multimedia files, which pose significant challenges in terms of IT compliance and security. Unlike structured data, unstructured data lacks a predefined format, making it difficult to organize, search, and analyze. This can lead to data breaches, as sensitive information might be inadvertently exposed or improperly secured. Furthermore, the lack of effective management and classification strategies can result in non-compliance with regulatory requirements, such as GDPR or HIPAA, leading to hefty fines and reputational damage. Successful governance requires deep insights into this data, enabling continuous classification, management, and protection. This panel discussion will explore the factors that lead organizations into challenging situations regarding unstructured data and will outline actionable steps to enhance data classification practices.
