# O4.2 Establish a cybersecurity framework for DPI

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[O4 Assure Data Security by Design ](https://safedpi.gitbook.io/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/principles/operational-principles/o4-assure-data-security-by-design)
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[RS2 Digital Insecurity ](https://safedpi.gitbook.io/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/risks/risks-to-safety)
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[L1 Conception and scoping ](https://safedpi.gitbook.io/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/life-cycle-stages)
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## Practices

* Deploy a legal cybersecurity framework that governs DPI and identify critical infrastructure needs.
* Design effective safeguards against unauthorized access, tampering (alteration or other unauthorized changes to data or credentials), identity theft, misuse of data, cybercrime, and other threats occurring throughout the DPI life cycle.

## Resources

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td></td><td><mark style="color:yellow;"><strong>Case Study</strong></mark></td><td>Coming soon...</td></tr><tr><td></td><td><mark style="color:yellow;"><strong>References</strong></mark></td><td><a href="https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/digital/publication/green-data-centers-towards-a-sustainable-digital-transformation">The World Bank (2023). Green data centers: towards a sustainable digital transformation. A Practitioner's guide;</a></td></tr></tbody></table>