Week 2: Data Classification and Risk Assessment

Day 1: Overview of Data Classification

• Definition of data classification
• Explanation of the different levels of data classification (e.g., public, confidential, restricted)
• Importance of data classification in data security and compliance

Day 2: Overview of Risk Assessment

• Definition of risk assessment
• Explanation of why risk assessment is important for data security and compliance
• Introduction to different types of risk assessment methodologies (e.g., qualitative, quantitative, semi-quantitative)

Day 3: Qualitative Risk Assessment

• Explanation of qualitative risk assessment and its key components
• Examples of how to conduct a qualitative risk assessment
• Case studies to illustrate the importance of qualitative risk assessment in data security and compliance

Day 4: Quantitative Risk Assessment

• Explanation of quantitative risk assessment and its key components
• Examples of how to conduct a quantitative risk assessment
• Case studies to illustrate the importance of quantitative risk assessment in data security and compliance

Day 5: Best Practices for Conducting Data Risk Assessments

• Overview of best practices for conducting data risk assessments
• Importance of continuous risk assessment and management
• Discussion of how to implement risk assessment best practices