The recent bankruptcy filing by 23andMe isn’t just another financial crisis – it’s a stark warning for the cyber security community. When a company entrusted with immutable, sensitive genetic data collapses, it forces us to reexamine how we protect data assets that can never be “reset.” This development should serve as a catalyst for organizations to prioritize robust data protection measures. The Cyber Security Stakes of Immutable Data In today’s threat landscape, data breaches are often viewed as isolated events – something you recover from by changing a password or canceling a credit card. However, genetic data is fundamentally different. […]
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