This course equips data professionals with essential knowledge and practical skills to protect organizational data and information systems from cyber threats. It focuses on understanding common cyber risks, data protection principles, secure data handling practices, and the role of cybersecurity in safeguarding sensitive information. Participants will learn how to identify vulnerabilities, prevent breaches, and promote a culture of security awareness within their organizations.
To enhance understanding of key cybersecurity concepts and emerging threats.
To equip participants with skills for secure data handling and protection.
To strengthen knowledge of data privacy, confidentiality, and compliance requirements.
To enable identification and mitigation of cyber risks in data management processes.
To promote best practices in password management, access control, and safe system use.
This course is intended for data analysts, database administrators, IT officers, monitoring and evaluation specialists, researchers, records managers, and all professionals who handle organizational data. It is also beneficial for project managers, finance staff, and administrative personnel who access digital systems and require practical awareness of cybersecurity risks to ensure the protection, integrity, and confidentiality of institutional information assets.