Data Security and Protection Essentials

Our data protection course provides everything you need to know to get employees up to speed on security protocols via our short online learning platform.

Benefits of this course:

  • Learn vital information about how to protect your data online.
  • Understand the data protection law.
  • Teaches about online safety.
  • Know the do\'s and don\'ts of passwords, emails, and the internet.
77.40% of 100
33,750 Reviews
Course code
HDSEC
£4.50

This course will take around 20 minutes

This course gives the complete picture of the security of information and the potential theft of the valuable asset that is data. From who has access to what, right through to the practicalities of keeping workstations secure and good practice in the use of IT equipment, internet and email usage.

On completing this course you will understand:

  • why security matters
  • that you are accountable for your logon
  • what constitutes a risk to the confidentiality, integrity and availability of data and business information
  • workstation security procedures
  • the dos and don'ts of password security
  • the dos and don'ts of email usage
  • the dos and don'ts of internet usage
  • that the usage is monitored and breaches lead to potential disciplinary action
  • that your credentials should never be shared
  • how to identify potential security risks
  • how to comply with data protection law

After completing this course you will have gained 0.50 CPD points

More Information
Average Rating 3.87
Number of Reviews 33,750
Business outcomes Compliance, Induction/Onboarding
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Course Author Upskill People
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Why choose an Upskill People course:

  • Study in your own time using our interactive learning portal.
  • Works from any device.
  • All courses are written by industry experts.
  • Media-rich course videos.
  • Easy to implement skills and knowledge in real life.

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