Learn Level 2 data protection and data security, GDPR principles, cybersecurity basics, access control, encryption, privacy ethics, governance, and future data risks.
Data protection and data security are essential for anyone who handles information in a modern workplace. The Understanding Data Protection & Data Security (Level 2) course helps learners build a clear foundation in privacy rights, information security, legal frameworks, technical safeguards, ethical issues, governance, and future digital risks. This practical online course explores the origins of privacy, the CIA triad, defence in depth, least privilege, the data lifecycle, GDPR principles and rights, global privacy laws, breach notification, authentication, access control, encryption, secure protocols, privacy by design, firewalls, backups, malware, cloud data protection, surveillance, AI ethics, data governance, DPIAs, risk assessment, professional roles, certifications, quantum computing, privacy-enhancing technologies, digital sovereignty, and global data flows. It is designed for learners who want to understand the connection between data protection and data security in a structured, accessible way.
5 sections
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25 lectures
Origins of Privacy and Information Rights
The CIA Triad: Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability
Defence in Depth and the Principle of Least Privilege
Data Protection vs. Data Security: Scope and Overlaps
Data Lifecycle: Collection, Storage, Use, Retention, and Disposal
The Evolution of Privacy Laws: Privacy Act 1974, OECD, and EU Directive 1995
General Data Protection Regulation: Principles and Rights
Global Privacy Laws: CCPA, LGPD, PIPL, and POPIA
Controllers, Processors, and Data Protection Officers
Data Breach Notification and Enforcement Mechanisms
Authentication, Authorisation, and Accountability
Access Control Models: Role-Based and Attribute-Based
Encryption: Symmetric, Asymmetric, and Hashing Fundamentals
Secure Protocols: SSL/TLS, IPSec, and Kerberos
Privacy by Design and Default
Firewalls, Intrusion Detection, and Network Segmentation
Data Backups, Restore Strategies, and Data Destruction
Malware, Viruses, and Trojans: Threat Vectors and Defence
Organisational Security Measures: Policies, Procedures, and Training
Cloud Data Protection and Shared Responsibility Models
Surveillance Capitalism and the Commodification of Personal Data
Instrumentarian Power and Behavioural Profiling
Ethical Issues in Data Monetisation and AI
Balancing Privacy, Security, and National Interests
Whistleblowing, Transparency, and Corporate Accountability
properly useful training, especially if you need the basics explained in normal language. I picked up several points I can use straight away. In the Understanding Data Protection & Data Security course, the sequence of topics worked well for me.
A solid introduction to cybersecurity and data security. I came in with limited knowledge and finished with a much clearer understanding of the subject. In the Understanding Data Protection & Data Security course, the sequence of topics worked well for me.
This course is suitable for beginners, employees, administrators, managers, team leaders, IT support staff, compliance learners, and anyone who wants to understand the basics of data protection and data security.
Yes. The course introduces technical topics such as encryption, access control, firewalls, secure protocols, and cloud protection in an accessible way. No advanced technical background is required.
Yes. The course covers GDPR principles and rights, controllers, processors, Data Protection Officers, breach notification, enforcement mechanisms, and global privacy law comparisons.
Yes. The course covers the CIA triad, defence in depth, least privilege, authentication, access control, encryption, secure protocols, firewalls, intrusion detection, backups, malware, cloud security, and emerging cybersecurity risks.
No. This course provides general Level 2 training on data protection and data security. It does not provide legal, technical, or compliance consulting advice. Organisations should consult qualified legal, privacy, compliance, cybersecurity, or IT specialists when applying requirements to real situations.