Introduction:

As businesses increasingly rely on data for decision-making, ensuring data security is paramount. This course covers essential concepts and practices to safeguard sensitive information and maintain data integrity.

Who the Course is For: 

Designed for businesses prioritizing data security, this course equips participants with the knowledge and skills to manage and protect data within an organization.

Course Benefits:

  • Analyse and discuss data security breaches: Learners will gain a comprehensive understanding of data security risks and vulnerabilities. They will be able to critically evaluate breach scenarios and their potential impact.
  • Develop remedial solutions: The course equips participants with practical methods for mitigating and responding to data security breaches.
  • Operate within legal and ethical frameworks: Participants will gain a strong foundation in relevant data security regulations and best practices, ensuring their actions comply with legal and ethical requirements.

Course Duration:

4 week program

Course Format:

The course will be delivered through a combination of lectures, interactive exercises, case studies, and group discussions. Participants will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge to real-world scenarios and develop practical skills.

Course Outline:

  • Defining personal data
  • The role of social media in personal data collection
  • Data collection practices beyond social media
  • Data storage locations
  • Data security considerations

  • Importance of data security in today’s world
  • Different types of data and their sensitivity levels
  • The impact of data breaches on individuals and organizations

  • Navigating the legal framework surrounding data storage and sharing
  • Key data privacy and security regulations (e.g., Data protection Act)
  • Ethical principles governing data usage and collection
  • Balancing security with accessibility and transparency

  • Defining data security risks
  • The importance of risk management
  • Examining the potential risks associated with excessive data sharing online.

  • Common causes and types of data breaches (e.g., hacking, phishing, social engineering)
  • Identifying vulnerabilities in data systems
  • The impact of data breaches on various stakeholders

  • Implementing data security best practices
  • Access control and data encryption methods
  • Data incident response planning and procedures
  • Importance of continuous monitoring and vulnerability management

  • Interactive exercises and case studies on data security scenarios
  • Developing a data security plan for a specific organization
  • Applying data protection methods to real-world problems
  • Introduction to cybersecurity tools and technologies

Assessment:

  • Participation in class discussions and exercises
  • Short quizzes or assignments after each module

Course Resources:

Course materials will be provided to all participants, including lecture slides, case studies, and additional reading materials.

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