Data Security & IT Systems for Higher Education
Managing information effectively is important for an academic institution’s successful operation, but it is also a matter of legal compliance. This course teaches best practices in data handling and reviews employees and students’ legal obligations.
Our Data Security & IT Systems course teaches employees their responsibility for data protection and IT systems security. Understanding the basics of IT security — like user IDs, password strength, remote access and user authentication — will help employees incorporate security protocols in their daily activities.
Course Highlights
- Contains guidelines for securing & classifying confidential information.
- Sets forth standards & guidelines for protection of confidential and proprietary information.
- Provides definitions and examples of relevant terms, such as: "reasonable and prudent person," "due care," and "due diligence."
- Safeguards against unauthorized access, disclosure, modification or destruction of information:
- Confidential data management.
- Equipment & data security.
- Email security & Acceptable Use Policy.
- Remote access security.
- Physical security.
- Reporting procedures.
- Information security as a process.