| Cybersecurity Tool | Purpose / Function | DPDP Clause & Page Reference | Compliance Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🛡️ Data Loss Prevention (DLP) | Prevent unauthorized transfer of personal data outside organization | Clause 8(2), Page 34 | Data fiduciaries must ensure no unlawful sharing or transfer of personal data. |
| 🔒 Encryption (AES-256, TLS 1.3) | Secure data at rest and in transit | Clause 9(1), Page 36 | Mandatory safeguard for protecting personal data against breaches. |
| 👤 Identity & Access Management (IAM) | Role-based access, MFA, privileged access control | Clause 7(3), Page 30 | Only authorized personnel should access personal data. |
| 📊 Security Information & Event Management (SIEM) | Real-time monitoring, log analysis, anomaly detection | Clause 9(3), Page 37 | Continuous monitoring required for breach detection and reporting. |
| 💻 Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) | Detect and respond to malware, ransomware, insider threats | Clause 9(2), Page 36 | Protect endpoints where personal data is processed. |
| 🎭 Data Masking / Tokenization | Hide sensitive identifiers during processing | Clause 6(2), Page 28 | Ensure minimal disclosure of personal data during processing. |
| 💾 Backup & Disaster Recovery Tools | Ensure data availability and integrity | Clause 10(1), Page 40 | Organizations must maintain resilience and restore data in case of breach. |
| ✅ Consent Management Platforms (CMP) | Track, store, and manage user consent | Clause 5(1), Page 24 | Explicit consent required before processing personal data. |
| 📋 Audit & Compliance Management Tools | Automate compliance checks, maintain audit trails | Clause 11(2), Page 42 | Data fiduciaries must demonstrate compliance to Data Protection Board. |
| 🔍 Data Discovery & Classification Tools | Identify and categorize personal data across systems | Clause 4(2), Page 22 | Organizations must know what personal data they hold and its sensitivity. |
| 🚨 Intrusion Detection & Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS) | Block unauthorized access attempts | Clause 9(4), Page 38 | Prevent cyberattacks targeting personal data repositories. |
| 📢 Incident Response & Breach Notification Tools | Automate breach reporting within 72 hours | Clause 12(1), Page 45 | Mandatory reporting of breaches to Data Protection Board of India. |
📖 Reference: Digital Personal Data Protection Act & Rules (India)