DHS Revamps CIPAC, Data Centers & Utilities Collaborate, GDPR Breaches Surge with TikTok Fined

In this episode, we delve into the Department of Homeland Security's initiative to develop a new framework to replace the Critical Infrastructure Partnership Advisory Council (CIPAC). This move aims to enhance collaboration on critical infrastructure protection, addressing evolving cybersecurity challenges and improving coordination between government and private sectors. We also explore the growing operational security dependencies between data centers and electric utilities. As data centers expand, their reliance on stable electricity supplies becomes crucial, highlighting the need for enhanced collaboration and robust contingency plans to mitigate risks from potential threats like cyberattacks and natural disasters. Lastly, we discuss the significant rise in GDPR breach notifications, with over 160,000 companies reporting breaches in 2025. This 22% increase is linked to geopolitical unrest and AI-enabled threats. Despite the surge in notifications, GDPR fines remained steady, with the Irish Data Protection Commission issuing the majority of fines, including a €530 million penalty against TikTok for data transfer violations. More information on our fractional COO services: www.wsquareadvisory.com Take your resilience to the next level with Resilis: www.resilis.com More information on our fractional COO services: www.wsquareadvisory.com Take your resilience to the next level with Resilis: www.resilis.com 📚 Sources: https://www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/dhs-critical-infrastructure-collaboration-cipac-anchor/809748/ https://www.hstoday.us/pracademics_affairs/pracademic_affairs_2026/interdependency-the-emerging-operational-security-dependencies-between-data-centers-and-electric-utilities/ https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/160000-companies-regulator-gdpr/