Data Security encompasses security controls implemented at the data level. This skill path is designed to provide you with a general understanding of Data Security in the context of a Security Engineer work role. Upon completing the skill path, you will earn a Credly digital badge that will demonstrate to employers that you’re ready for the job.
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Data Security encompasses security controls implemented at the data level. This skill path is designed to provide you with a general understanding of Data Security in the context of a Security Engineer work role.
In this skill path, you will learn the basics of data security, as well as data masking and obfuscation, database security, data loss prevention, data classification, secure data storage and transmission, and file integrity monitoring.
Completing this skill path and the associated Assessment will prepare you for pursuing a career as a Security Engineer. Upon completing this skill path, you are encouraged to enroll in the complete Security Engineer career path.
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In this course, you will learn the basics of data security, including data states, data classifications, data protection strategies, data security tools, and common threats to data security.
This course covers the critical aspects of securing databases, including access control, encryption, and regular security assessments.
In this hands-on lab, you will learn about securing data at rest and in transit using encryption and other security measures. You will practice securing a MariaDB database and applying OpenSSH to RDP administration.
In this hands-on lab, you will learn about data masking as a data obfuscation technique. You will practice using data masking tools to protect sensitive information by creating a copy of a production database and masking its data using DataVeil.
In this hands-on lab, you will the basics of file integrity monitoring. You will practice implementing file integrity monitoring on Windows using both WinFM.NET and Wazuh.
In this hands-on lab, you will learn the basics of data classification. You will practice discovering sensitive data using DataVeil and Data Hound. You will also practice tagging data using DataHub.
In this hands-on lab, you will learn the basics of Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions. You will practice using Windows utilities and a Wazuh SIEM/XDR solution to simulate several of the core features of DLP.
Exercise your problem-solving and creative thinking skills with security-centric puzzles
In this challenge, you will practice securing data transmissions for an Apache web server.
In this challenge, you will practice configuring a file integrity monitoring solution.
Assess your knowledge and skills to identify areas for improvement and measure your growth
This course covers the critical aspects of securing databases, including access control, encryption, and regular security assessments.
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This skill path is part of Cybrary’s complete Security Engineer career path, and is intended for learners who wish to focus their efforts specifically on Data Security. This includes current mid-career IT and security practitioners looking to transition into a Security Engineer role. Experienced security engineering practitioners will also benefit from reviewing core concepts and testing their skills in this path's Challenge and Assessment modules.