Introduction to Data Security

Welcome to the Introduction to Data Security practice lab. In this module, you will be provided with the information needed to develop your knowledge on data security.

Data security is an essential for ensuring that a user or a company’s data is kept secure. In this module, different techniques will be discussed to ensure the integrity of the data.

Overview

Learning Outcomes:

In this module, you will complete the following exercises:

  • Exercise 1 - Data-Digital Building Blocks

  • Exercise 2 - Types of Data

  • Exercise 3 - Threats to Data

  • Exercise 4 - Data Breach Consequences

  • Exercise 5 - Data Security Fundamentals

After completing this module, you will have further knowledge of:

  • What is data?

  • How often do we generate data?

  • Data versus information

  • Personal data

  • Organizational data

  • Types of threats

  • Threats to organizational data

  • Threats to your data from you

  • Financial loss

  • Unavailability of resources

  • Identity theft

  • Loss of trust

  • Data loss/theft

  • Misuse of computer resources

  • What is data security?

  • Personal data precautions

  • Organization data precautions

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