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Introduction to Databases and Database Security Fundamentals

Description
  • Description: This day introduces the core concepts of databases, focusing on their importance and the necessity of security. You'll learn what databases are, the different types (relational, NoSQL - very brief overview), and the basic components like tables, rows, and columns. The session will then transition to database security, covering the goals (confidentiality, integrity, and availability) and the threats that exist. - Resources/Activities: - Expected Outcomes: Understand the basic concept of databases and why database security is crucial. Familiarize yourself with key terminology.
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Learning Objectives

  • Understand the fundamentals
  • Apply practical knowledge
  • Complete hands-on exercises
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Relational Databases and SQL Basics

  • Description: Focuses on relational databases, which are most common. You'll learn about SQL (Structured Query Language), the standard language used to interact with these databases. Cover basic SQL commands like SELECT, FROM, WHERE, INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE. Practice executing these commands to retrieve, modify, and manage data. Use a simplified database schema example. - Resources/Activities: - Expected Outcomes: Learn fundamental SQL commands and understand how to retrieve, manipulate, and modify data in a relational database.
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Learning Objectives

  • Understand the fundamentals
  • Apply practical knowledge
  • Complete hands-on exercises
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Database User Management and Access Control

  • Description: Dive into database user management, an essential part of security. Learn how to create user accounts, assign roles, and grant/revoke permissions. Understand the principle of least privilege – giving users only the access they need. Explore how to create roles and assign permissions to them, simplifying the management of user access. - Resources/Activities: - Expected Outcomes: Understand how to create, manage, and secure user accounts in a database. Gain familiarity with roles and permissions.
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Learning Objectives

  • Understand the fundamentals
  • Apply practical knowledge
  • Complete hands-on exercises
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Data Encryption and Database Auditing

  • Description: Explore data encryption and auditing. Learn about different types of encryption (at-rest, in-transit) and their importance in protecting sensitive data. Briefly touch on key management. Introduce the concept of database auditing – tracking user activity and data changes. - Resources/Activities: - Expected Outcomes: Gain a fundamental understanding of data encryption and database auditing and their role in database security.
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Learning Objectives

  • Understand the fundamentals
  • Apply practical knowledge
  • Complete hands-on exercises
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Backup and Recovery

  • Description: Learn about the importance of data backups and recovery. Explore different backup strategies (full, incremental, differential). Understand how to perform backups and restores to protect against data loss due to hardware failures, human error, or cyberattacks. - Resources/Activities: - Expected Outcomes: Understand the importance of backups and recovery. Know how to implement and test basic backup and recovery strategies.
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Learning Objectives

  • Understand the fundamentals
  • Apply practical knowledge
  • Complete hands-on exercises
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Database Compliance and Security Standards

  • Description: Introduction to database security standards and compliance frameworks. Focus on concepts such as GDPR (brief overview if handling EU citizens data), HIPAA (brief overview if handling healthcare data), and PCI DSS (brief overview if handling credit card data). Understand the basic requirements of these standards. Note this is a broad overview. - Resources/Activities: - Expected Outcomes: Acquire a basic understanding of database compliance and common security standards.
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Learning Objectives

  • Understand the fundamentals
  • Apply practical knowledge
  • Complete hands-on exercises
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Summary and Next Steps

  • Description: Review of the week's topics. Review of the key concepts and actionable steps to build on these skills. Identify potential certifications and resources for further learning. - Resources/Activities: - Expected Outcomes: Consolidate the knowledge gained, create a learning plan for the future, and identify pathways for career development in database security.
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Learning Objectives

  • Understand the fundamentals
  • Apply practical knowledge
  • Complete hands-on exercises

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