Introduction to Data Security covers the fundamentals every data handler should know: the three pillars of data security, regulatory compliance (GDPR), real consequences of breaches, voluntary frameworks like the NIST CSF, and — in its strongest chapter — the human element: social engineering, phishing recognition, incident response, and building a genuine security-minded culture rather than relying on tools alone.
The honest take: at 1,701 reviews and 4.8 stars, this is a popular, accessible theory course with zero prerequisites — anyone handling organizational data benefits, not just security specialists. It explicitly addresses generative AI data risks, which keeps it current rather than generic.
What you'll learn
Understand the three pillars of data security
Navigate regulatory compliance basics (GDPR and others)
Identify sensitive data and classification challenges
Apply voluntary frameworks like the NIST CSF
Recognize social engineering and phishing attempts
Build and support a strong organizational security culture
This course includes
1h
On-demand video
Yes
Certificate
Yes
Mobile access
English
Language
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