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There are 3 modules in this course
This comprehensive study guide is designed to prepare learners for the CompTIA DataSys+ (DS0-001) certification exam. It covers essential database management concepts, including automation, security practices, and industry standards. Whether you're an aspiring database administrator or an IT professional, this resource provides the foundational knowledge needed to tackle real-world challenges in data administration.
In this section, we cover data governance, security, and compliance to ensure data is protected and used responsibly.
What's included
1 video10 readings1 assignment
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1 video•Total 1 minute
Governance, Security, and Compliance - Overview Video•1 minute
10 readings•Total 105 minutes
Introduction•15 minutes
Access Permissions•10 minutes
Identification, Authentication, and Authorization•10 minutes
Password Policies•10 minutes
Protecting Data at Rest•10 minutes
Data Loss Prevention•10 minutes
Protected Health Information•10 minutes
Regional Requirements•10 minutes
Connection Requests•10 minutes
Exam Essentials•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
Governance, Security, and Compliance Fundamentals•10 minutes
Database Security
Module 2•2 hours to complete
Module details
In this section, we examine physical and logical security controls for database infrastructure, focusing on threats like SQL injection and malware, and how to implement effective defenses.
What's included
1 video11 readings1 assignment
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1 video•Total 1 minute
Database Security - Overview Video•1 minute
11 readings•Total 110 minutes
Introduction•10 minutes
Biometrics•10 minutes
Cameras and Sensors•10 minutes
Network Device Security•10 minutes
Database Attacks•10 minutes
Blind Timing-Based SQL Injection•10 minutes
Denial of Service•10 minutes
Ransomware•10 minutes
Password Attacks•10 minutes
Exam Essentials•10 minutes
Review Questions•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
Security Fundamentals in Information Systems•10 minutes
Business Continuity
Module 3•2 hours to complete
Module details
In this section, we explore disaster recovery planning, backup strategies, and recovery objectives to ensure business continuity and efficient restoration of operations after disruptions.
What's included
1 video12 readings1 assignment
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1 video•Total 1 minute
Business Continuity - Overview Video•1 minute
12 readings•Total 120 minutes
Introduction•10 minutes
Floods•10 minutes
Fires•10 minutes
Hardware/Software Failures•10 minutes
Recovery Time Objective•10 minutes
Business Continuity Planning vs. Disaster Recovery Planning•10 minutes
Protecting Hard Drives•10 minutes
Protecting Power Sources•10 minutes
Structured Walk-Through•10 minutes
Backup and Restore•10 minutes
Disk-to-Disk Backup•10 minutes
Exam Essentials•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
Business Continuity Fundamentals•10 minutes
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