Data hacks in higher education are the second-highest category reported industry breaches, accounting for 17 percent of all reported hacks. Resolving data hacks is expensive, costing anywhere from hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars. Understanding how to maintain data security is key to preventing hacks and keeping sensitive data private.
Upon completing this course, learners will be able to:
Identify the importance of data security.
Identify risks to data security and describe sources of risk.
Identify high-risk data.
Describe best practices for protecting data.