How are privacy leaders adapting to growing demands, shifting collaboration opportunities, and advancing regulations? Duane Gran, Converge’s Director of Information Security, explores these critical questions in a blog about the ISACA State of Privacy 2025 report. His insightful article highlights the challenges and opportunities facing privacy programs today.
Here’s a high-level look at what’s covered:
- Staffing Challenges: Privacy teams struggle to find professionals with a rare combination of legal, compliance, and technical expertise. With technical privacy skills increasingly in demand, organizations must prioritize continuous training and support for their staff.
- Collaboration Opportunities: While privacy typically aligns with information security, Duane emphasizes the untapped potential of partnering with sales and marketing teams to position privacy as a brand differentiator.
- Growing Expectations: Data subject requests and evolving privacy regulations continue to add pressure on privacy programs, yet confidence remains low across organizations. Duane shares recommendations for addressing these rising demands, including leveraging AI to meet operational challenges like data anonymization and processing requests.
- Unlocking Resources: Privacy programs need more support to truly thrive. Building partnerships across teams and demonstrating privacy as a competitive advantage could unlock the necessary resources to meet future needs.
Want to dig deeper into these trends and strategies? Check out the full article by Duane Gran on the ISACA website to learn more about actionable steps privacy leaders can take to stay ahead in this evolving landscape. For additional insights into privacy, connect with Converge’s cybersecurity team and see how we can help your organization navigate these challenges.
