This course delves into the critical aspects of data protection and privacy, and is designed for aspiring and seasoned cybersecurity professionals alike. You will gain a robust understanding of risk classification and mitigation, data privacy laws, and the intricacies of SIEM processes, including query writing. Lessons are crafted to equip you with the skills to analyze logs, understand organizational policies, and leverage automation to enhance cybersecurity measures. With practical examples and demos, you'll learn to navigate the complexities of e-mail threat intelligence and become adept at safeguarding your organization's data.
Cybersecurity Prevention and Detection: Unit 2
Cybersecurity Prevention and Detection: Unit 2
This course is part of Cybersecurity Prevention and Detection Specialization
Instructor: Pearson
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Beginner level
Recommended experience
8 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
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What you'll learn
Master risk classification and mitigation strategies.
Gain proficiency in SIEM processes and query writing.
Understand and apply data privacy laws and organizational policies.
Leverage automation tools to enhance cybersecurity efficiency.
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Assessments
7 assignments
Taught in English
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This course is part of the Cybersecurity Prevention and Detection Specialization
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There is 1 module in this course
This module examines multiple aspects of system privacy and data protection, from basic concepts to tools that are commonly used by data practitioners to analyze and store logs. Cybersecurity is not only about preventing data breaches and hunting for the bad guys; protecting and storing existing data, and understanding data confidentiality are critical aspects of data protection.
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