DATA SECURITY ESSENTIALS

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This course is offered exclusively as In-House or Virtual, with no public sessions currently available – please contact us for inquiries.

COURSE OVERVIEW

Data security is a critical component of modern business operations, ensuring the protection of sensitive information against unauthorized access, breaches, and other cyber threats. This course provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of data security principles, best practices, and regulatory requirements. It covers key aspects such as risk management, encryption, access control, network security, and incident response. Participants will gain the knowledge needed to identify potential security vulnerabilities and implement effective measures to safeguard organizational data. This course is designed to empower professionals with the essential skills and tools required to maintain data integrity and confidentiality in various business environments.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Identify key data security risks and threats.
Implement effective access control measures.
Apply encryption techniques to protect data.
Monitor network activities for security breaches.
Evaluate compliance with data protection regulations.
Develop incident response plans.
Assess organizational security policies.

TARGET COMPETENCIES

Data protection
Risk management
Access control
Encryption methods
Threat identification
Compliance standards
Network security

This course is intended for professionals responsible for managing or supporting data security within their organizations. Suitable for:

IT Managers, Security Analysts, Compliance Officers, Risk Managers, Network Administrators, System Administrators, Data Protection specialists.

Instructor-led training sessions supported by practical examples, demonstrations, group discussion and real-world business scenarios.

INTRODUCTION TO DATA SECURITY

Definition of data security.
Importance of data protection in business.
Common types of data breaches.
Legal and ethical implications of data breaches.

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE AND STANDARDS

Overview of data protection laws.
Key provisions of GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA and SDAIA.
Industry-specific compliance requirements.
Organizational compliance strategies.

RISK MANAGEMENT IN DATA SECURITY

Components of risk assessment.
Categories of security threats.
Risk mitigation strategies.
Business impact of security risks.

INCIDENT RESPONSE AND RECOVERY

Incident detection techniques.
Steps in incident response process.
Data breach notification requirements.
Post-incident recovery measures.

ACCESS CONTROL AND AUTHENTICATION

Types of access control models.
Role of identity verification.
Multi-factor authentication methods.
User privilege management.

SECURITY POLICIES AND BEST PRACTICES

Elements of an effective security policy.
Roles and responsibilities in security management.
Security awareness training principles.
Policy enforcement mechanisms.

ENCRYPTION AND DATA PROTECTION TECHNIQUES

Principles of data encryption.
Symmetric and asymmetric encryption types.
Data masking and tokenization techniques.
Storage and transmission security.

EMERGING TRENDS IN DATA SECURITY

Cloud security considerations.
Mobile device security risks.
Artificial intelligence in cybersecurity.
Future challenges in data protection.

NETWORK AND ENDPOINT SECURITY

Network security protocols.
Firewalls and intrusion detection systems.
Endpoint protection strategies.
Secure configuration of devices.

AUDIT AND MONITORING

Importance of security audits.
Tools for continuous monitoring.
Log management practices.
Reporting and documentation standards.