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IBM: Database Basics and Security

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This course is intended to help you prepare for a career in database security.

Learn to secure data, manage roles and permissions, and handle injection vulnerabilities to protect databases from costly breaches and gain in-demand cybersecurity skills.

Database Basics and Security
4 weeks
3–4 hours per week
Self-paced
Progress at your own speed
Free
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About this course

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With cyberattacks increasingly targeting databases and the average cost of a data breach nearing $5 million, businesses are urgently seeking skilled cybersecurity experts to protect against such threats. This course equips you with essential database security skills that are in high demand.

You'll start by understanding key database concepts, including relational and non-relational databases, and mastering SQL basics. You'’ll practice creating and executing SQL statements and build foundational knowledge in relational data management, roles, and permissions.

The course covers crucial security measures such as encryption, hashing, masking, tokenization, and permission restrictions.

You'll also learn about user profiles, password policies , and privileges, and how to design and implement effective security and auditing models.

Additionally, you'll explore database injection vulnerabilities, including OS command and SQL injections.

As you progress, you will gain hands-on experience through practical labs focusing on user management and ___access control. This course will help you to develop critical database security skills that will make you stand out to employers._

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Basic Network and Database Security

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  • Language: English
  • Video Transcripts: اَلْعَرَبِيَّةُ, Deutsch, English, Español, Français, हिन्दी, Bahasa Indonesia, Português, Kiswahili, తెలుగు, Türkçe, 中文
  • Associated skills:Data Security, Information Privacy, Local Area Networks, Vulnerability, Cyber Security, TCP/IP, Access Controls, Operating Systems, Relational Databases, Network Routing, Database Security, Security Systems, Encryption, MongoDB, Research, Network Security, Management, Auditing, SQL Injection, Computer Networks, SQL (Programming Language), User Profile, Tokenization, Open Systems Interconnection

What you'll learn

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  • Explore the essential data management skills that make you job-ready, with a focus on data protection techniques to effectively protect sensitive information.
  • Describe how to configure and manage database user profiles, set up password policies, and assign privileges and roles.
  • Analyze potential vulnerabilities in databases, including OS command and SQL injection, and learn how to protect against such security threats.
  • Develop robust database and application auditing models to ensure transparency and security in data management processes.

Module 1: Database Fundamentals

Introduction to Data and Databases

Relational Databases

Non-Relational Databases

Relational Data Concepts

Module 2: SQL Basics and Database Management Fundamentals

SELECT Statement

COUNT, DISTINCT, and LIMIT

INSERT Statement

UPDATE and DELETE Statements

Database Roles and Permissions

Database Management

Backing Up Databases

Module 3: Database Security and Data Protection Strategies

Data Types

Data Classifications

General Data Protection Considerations

Methods to Securing Data

Database User Profiles, Password Policies, Privileges, and Roles

Design and Implement Database Application Security Models

Design and Implement Database Auditing Models

Application Data Auditing

Auditing Database Activities

Module 4: Injection Vulnerabilities

Introduction to Injection Flaws

OS Command Injection

SQL Injection

Database Injection Vulnerabilities

Types of Injections

Module 5: Final Assessment and Final Project

Final Project: Comprehensive Database Security and Management

Final Quiz

Intermediate

Some related experience is required.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is data management in cybersecurity?

Data management in cybersecurity involves the proper handling, storage, and protection of data to ensure its confidentiality, integrity, and availability. It encompasses practices like encryption, access control, and data lifecycle management to safeguard against unauthorized access and data breaches.

Why is data management security important?

Data management security is crucial to protect sensitive information from breaches, ensure compliance with regulations, and maintain trust with customers and stakeholders. Effective data security measures help prevent financial loss, reputational damage, and legal penalties.

What are the four main types of security vulnerability?

The four main types of security vulnerabilities are network vulnerabilities, operating system (OS) vulnerabilities, software vulnerabilities, and human vulnerabilities. Each type poses unique risks, requiring specific strategies to mitigate potential threats and enhance overall security posture posture.

Who can take this course?

Unfortunately, learners residing in one or more of the following countries or regions will not be able to register for this course: Iran, Cuba and the Crimea region of Ukraine. While edX has sought licenses from the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) to offer our courses to learners in these countries and regions, the licenses we have received are not broad enough to allow us to offer this course in all locations. edX truly regrets that U.S. sanctions prevent us from offering all of our courses to everyone, no matter where they live.

This course is part of Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate Program

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8 skill-building courses
Self-paced
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9 months
3 - 5 hours per week

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