A DataCamp course covering the fundamentals every data handler should know — the three pillars of data security, GDPR compliance, the real consequences of breaches, and frameworks like the NIST CSF. Non-technical and accessible, a solid awareness-level grounding for anyone who works with data.
Good for: Awareness-level data-security fundamentals for data handlers.
Less suitable if: You want technical security skills or work in security already.
Skills you'll gain
Data securityGDPRComplianceNIST CSFSecurity awarenessData protection
Is this course right for you?
A good fit if you…
You handle data at work
You want the fundamentals
You are non-technical
Consider something else if you…
You want technical security skills
You already work in security
You want a certification
Requirements: None.
Realistic time: Around 2 hours.
About this course
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.
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
What it costs
DataCamp runs on a subscription — roughly $14/month billed annually (more month-to-month), with the first chapter of each course free to try. A certificate of completion is included with the subscription.
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