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DataCamp

Introduction to Data Security

via DataCamp

Overview

Discover how to become a data defender and keep data safe and secure with this beginner-friendly interactive course.

In today's data-driven world, the severity of data breaches and cyber threats is escalating. The explosion of generative AI has raised the stakes even higher. This course provides a comprehensive understanding of data security fundamentals. We’ll also delve into the importance of cultivating a data security mindset, a crucial factor for success. Doing so will empower you to safeguard sensitive information and protect your organization’s digital assets.

Syllabus

  • The Power of Data Security
    • The goal of this chapter is to set the groundwork for an understanding of what data security is. It gives a high-level overview of what it encompasses, emphasizes the importance of being compliant with relevant regulations, and outlines real-life consequences of data breaches.
  • Data Fortress 101: A Beginner's Guide
    • In this chapter, we start by covering a core concept of data security: understanding what sensitive data is. We then move through the various data security measures that create the elements of a comprehensive data security ecosystem.
  • Data Security: Organization-wide Fortification
    • This chapter aims to round out your understanding of data security by helping you know how to manage data security in real life.

Taught by

Angeline Corvaglia

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