LAW550 - Data Security and Privacy Policy

Course Description

Personal data is a tremendous asset for many organizations doing business in today's global digital economy. This data can also become a major liability for organizations that may be subject to vulnerabilities within their security systems. One of the biggest challenges businesses face is safeguarding personally identifiable information collected from customers by creating a sustainable framework for securing this data for decades to come.

In this certificate program, you will go through the steps you can take as a privacy professional charged with the responsibility of protecting private data. You’ll discover how a strategy of the three Fs – find it, face it, fix it – will help protect your private data from the threat of malware, ransomware, and other cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Starting from an understanding of your organization’s current protection system, you’ll build on that framework, taking valuable tools back to your teams in support of preparing for the unexpected.

Throughout this certificate program, you will delve into case studies and industry examples showcasing how organizations can deal with privacy incidents, overcome them, and become stronger following security attacks. As the business world continuously evolves, so does the exposure to new cybersecurity threats. While you may not be able to avoid every vulnerability, this program will show you how to prepare for the unexpected and plan an effective response to almost any cybersecurity crisis. By the end of the program, you’ll be set up to effect change at your organization, thereby reducing your risk, preparing for crisis management, and instilling a culture of cybersecurity throughout your teams and beyond.

You’ll have six months to complete the required elements for this certificate program, but this flexible approach allows you to finish sooner based on your schedule.

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Benefits to the Learner

• Identify the privacy protection structure in your organization
• Assess your readiness to safeguard private data
• Respond to a data crisis
• Continuously prepare for the unexpected
• Recognize the principal framework that governs cybersecurity
• Examine the discretion that is involved within the regulatory framework as it applies to your organization
• Explore how third-party actions as well as your own can impede business objectives
• Anticipate changes in an evolving system of operational security practices and adapt accordingly
• Identify threats and vulnerabilities both internal and external to your business
• Promote a cybersecurity culture and examine best practices

Target Audience

• IT professionals
• Marketing professionals
• Managers and executives
• Product development professionals
• Data scientists
• Professionals responsible for cybersecurity and privacy-related concerns
• HR professionals
• Legal professionals

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

• Data Security and Privacy Policy : Core Course