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Introduction to Data Security
Our introduction to data security will guide you through the intricacies of data breaches, their causes, and how to avoid them
Learn how to safeguard data and reducing the risk of data breaches that can result in significant financial and reputational damage for you or your business. The materials of this course have been funded by the Scottish Government, developed with the National Cyber Resilience Leaders’ Board.
Knowledge of data security helps to identifying potential security threats and mitigate them. Our goal is to empower you to protect data against potential breaches and minimising downtime and data loss.
With workbook activities and real-world scenarios, you’ll hone your skills in cyber security. You will apply theoretical knowledge to practical situations, and gain insights into the strategies employed by industries to fortify their data against cyber threats.
Investing in this data security course is not just a technical necessity but a strategic business decision. It will enhance your overall security, ensure compliance with legal standards, builds customer trust, and protect you and your business from the repercussions of data breaches.
Who is this course for?
This course is suited for learners of all levels who are interested in data security.
On completion of this course learners will be able to use their knowledge to discuss data security breaches and provide remedial solutions, within the context of legal and ethical obligations.
What will you learn?
The aim of this course is to place data security within the context of the real world. This includes the legal and ethical considerations, and the practical methods to protect personal and corporate data.
- Legal and ethical obligations: Understand the rules and ethics of data storage and sharing, diving into the laws that keep data safe.
- Data breaches: Explore the causes and effects of data breaches.
- Cyber skills: Apply your knowledge to real-life situations, crafting solutions to protect data and develop your cyber security skills.
Course structure
Our courses are not technical and can be done at your own pace. They are guaranteed to have an impact on the way that your business uses data and AI. These courses have been created specifically for those working in businesses or organisations – which differ from the traditional personal upskilling journey of other courses in this realm. Interested in further learning? Discover our full portfolio of online courses.
Module 1: Introduction to Personal Data
- Introduction to personal data
- What is personal data?
- Personal data and social media
- How data is collected
- Where data is stored
Module 2: Law and Ethics
- Introduction to law and ethics
- Data obligations
- European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR)
- Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- Giving consent
- Ethical obligations
- Ethical dilemma
- Business and ethics
Module 3: Risk Management
- Introduction to risk management
- Risk management
- Are we sharing too much?
- Collecting browser data
- Tracking your information
Module 4: Cyber Hygiene and Keeping Data
Secure Online
- Introduction to keeping data secure online
- Cyber hygiene
- General principles
- Keeping data secure
Module 5: Encryption
- Introduction to Encryption
- Encryption
- The Caesar Cipher
- Breaking encryption
- Brute force
- The Keyword Cipher
Module 6: Enigma
- Introduction to enigma
- The Enigma Machine
- Symmetric and asymmetric encryption
- Hypertext Transfer Protocol (Secure)
Module 7: Data Security Breaches
- Introduction to data security breaches
- Data security breaches
- Common causes of data security breaches
- Tools and techniques
- Disclosure and human error
- Impacts of data security breaches
Module 8: Conclusion
- Final thoughts and review of key concepts
- Further resources
- Where next?
- Farewell message and thank you
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