Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Compliance

Overview: 

This course provides a concise yet comprehensive survey of modern data privacy and cybersecurity laws, regulations, and industry best practices. Participants will explore the critical importance of robust compliance programs-not only as legal requirements but as essential components of an organization’s security posture.

The course emphasizes that true compliance goes beyond mere adherence to regulations; it requires proactive engagement in risk assessment, security controls, and incident response. Attendees will learn how to identify applicable legal and regulatory frameworks and apply best practices to reduce the risk of data breaches.

By the end of the session, participants will be equipped with foundational knowledge to help build, refine, or support effective data privacy and cybersecurity compliance programs.

Course Objective: 

To equip participants with the knowledge to identify and apply key data privacy and cybersecurity laws, regulations, and best practices, and to implement active security measures and compliance programs that effectively mitigate the risk of data breaches. Help participants identify relevant laws, regulations, and best practices to mitigate risk of breaches and hep design comprehensive compliance programs.

Target Audience: 

This course is designed for professionals responsible for managing or advising on data privacy, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance, including:

• Lawyers involved in privacy, technology, or regulatory law
• Compliance Managers overseeing organizational adherence to data protection laws
• IT and Cybersecurity Professionals responsible for implementing security controls and risk management strategies
• Risk and Governance Officers involved in enterprise risk and compliance programs
• Business Leaders seeking a foundational understanding of compliance requirements related to data security
• No prior experience in data privacy or cybersecurity is required.

Basic Knowledge:

There are no formal prerequisites for this course. It is suitable for professionals of all experience levels who are interested in gaining a foundational understanding of data privacy and cybersecurity compliance.