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gdpr9 min read

GDPR Breach Notification: The 72-Hour Rule Explained

Articles 33 and 34 require notifying regulators within 72 hours of a personal data breach. We explain what counts as a breach, the notification process, and how to build an incident response workflow that meets the deadline.

Dr. Sophie Laurent

Head of Data Protection

June 15, 2026

🛡 security13 min read

OWASP Top 10 Security Risks Explained for 2026

The OWASP Top 10 is the baseline for web application security. We walk through each risk category for 2026, what it looks like in practice, and how to test and remediate it.

Dr. Marcus Kessler

Chief Security Officer

June 9, 2026

technical10 min read

TLS 1.3 and SSL Configuration Best Practices

Transport Layer Security is the backbone of web privacy. A complete guide to TLS 1.3, modern cipher suites, certificate management, and the configuration mistakes auditors find most often.

Dr. Marcus Kessler

Chief Security Officer

June 3, 2026

technical11 min read

How to Handle Data Subject Access Requests Under GDPR

Articles 15–22 grant individuals broad rights over their personal data. We explain each right, the 30-day deadline, and how to architect automated DSAR handling that scales.

Dr. Sophie Laurent

Head of Data Protection

May 26, 2026

🛡 security10 min read

NIS2 Compliance: What It Means for Your Infrastructure

The NIS2 Directive expands cybersecurity obligations across the EU. We cover who is in scope, the risk-management measures required, and how NIS2 overlaps with GDPR Article 32.

Dr. Marcus Kessler

Chief Security Officer

May 20, 2026

🔍 pentesting12 min read

API Security Best Practices: OAuth2, JWT, and Rate Limiting

APIs are now the primary attack surface for modern applications. A practical guide to securing authentication with OAuth2, validating JWTs correctly, and implementing rate limiting that stops abuse without breaking legitimate traffic.

Dr. Marcus Kessler

Chief Security Officer

May 14, 2026

gdpr12 min read

Understanding GDPR Article 32: A Technical Deep Dive

Article 32 requires appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure data security. We break down exactly what this means for your web infrastructure and how to achieve compliance.

Dr. Marcus Kessler

Chief Security Officer

May 12, 2026

gdpr9 min read

The Real Cost of GDPR Non-Compliance in 2026

Cumulative EU regulatory fines have surpassed €6.8 billion. We analyze enforcement trends, fine structures, and what this means for businesses of all sizes.

Dr. Sophie Laurent

Head of Data Protection

May 1, 2026

🔒 privacy8 min read

Cookie Consent Best Practices for Modern Websites

Hidden trackers loading before consent, improperly implemented banners, and missing opt-out mechanisms are the top GDPR cookie compliance failures. Here is how to fix them.

Dr. Sophie Laurent

Head of Data Protection

April 18, 2026

🛡 security10 min read

Security Headers Every Website Should Implement in 2026

HTTP security headers are your first line of defense against XSS, clickjacking, and content injection attacks. Here is the complete guide to implementing them correctly.

Dr. Marcus Kessler

Chief Security Officer

April 5, 2026

technical15 min read

Building a GDPR-Compliant Web Application From Scratch

A developer's guide to embedding privacy by design into your application architecture. Covering data minimization, consent management, encryption, and DSR automation.

Dr. Marcus Kessler

Chief Security Officer

March 22, 2026

🔍 pentesting7 min read

Penetration Testing vs Vulnerability Assessment: What You Need

Understanding the difference between penetration testing and vulnerability assessment, when to use each, and how they fit into your GDPR Article 32 compliance strategy.

Dr. Marcus Kessler

Chief Security Officer

March 8, 2026

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