Database Basics and Security

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._ 3b

• 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.

• Basic computer literacy, familiarity with Microsoft Office including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and programming languages such as Linux