Month 43: Data Security and Compliance

Month 43: Data Security and Compliance

Week 1: Introduction to Data Security and Compliance

  • Overview of data security and compliance in the context of data engineering
  • Explanation of key terms and concepts (e.g., confidentiality, integrity, availability, compliance)
  • Introduction to regulatory frameworks and standards (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR, PCI-DSS)

Week 2: Data Classification and Risk Assessment

  • Overview of data classification and risk assessment in data security and compliance
  • Explanation of different levels of data classification (e.g., public, confidential, restricted)
  • Introduction to risk assessment methodologies (e.g., qualitative, quantitative, semi-quantitative)
  • Best practices for conducting data risk assessments

Week 3: Data Security Controls

  • Explanation of data security controls and their role in ensuring data security and compliance
  • Overview of different types of security controls (e.g., administrative, technical, physical)
  • Best practices for implementing data security controls

Week 4: Compliance Monitoring and Incident Response

  • Overview of compliance monitoring and incident response in data security and compliance
  • Explanation of different compliance monitoring approaches (e.g., audits, vulnerability assessments)
  • Best practices for incident response planning and execution
  • Case studies of data security incidents and how they were addressed

Week 5: Data Governance

  • Overview of data governance
  • Data classification and categorization
  • Data access controls and permissions
  • Data retention and disposal policies
  • Managing data quality and accuracy