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Course Overview

Data protection and cybersecurity are critical priorities for modern organizations. Global regulations like the GDPR, CCPA, and other frameworks place strict obligations on how personal and organizational data must be collected, stored, and processed. At the same time, cybersecurity risks threaten not only compliance but also the trust of customers and stakeholders.

This Data Protection Laws and Cybersecurity Compliance Training Course equips participants with a solid understanding of privacy regulations, cybersecurity obligations, and compliance frameworks. It emphasizes practical strategies for managing data responsibly, responding to breaches, and building resilient governance systems.

Through real-world case studies, legal analysis, and interactive exercises, participants will gain the skills to align cybersecurity with legal compliance and organizational goals.

Course Benefits

• Understand global data protection laws (GDPR, CCPA, etc.).

• Strengthen compliance frameworks to meet regulatory standards.

• Build cybersecurity resilience to prevent breaches.

• Manage risks in data governance and security operations.

• Enhance organizational reputation through compliance.

Course Objectives

• Explore global data protection and privacy frameworks.

• Apply compliance requirements to organizational practices.

• Assess cybersecurity risks and legal obligations.

• Implement internal controls and reporting systems.

• Respond effectively to data breaches and incidents.

• Study real cases of enforcement and penalties.

• Integrate data protection into governance strategies.

Training Methodology

The course combines expert legal lectures, regulatory analysis, cybersecurity case studies, and hands-on workshops. Participants engage with compliance tools and frameworks through practical exercises.

Target Audience

• Data protection officers and compliance professionals.

• IT security managers and cybersecurity teams.

• Corporate counsels and governance officers.

• Executives in data-driven industries.

Target Competencies

• Data protection law and compliance.

• Cybersecurity risk management.

• Privacy governance and accountability.

• Breach response and reporting.

Course Outline

Unit 1: Introduction to Data Protection and Cybersecurity

• Principles of data protection and privacy.

• Cybersecurity in the digital economy.

• Intersection of legal compliance and IT security.

• Global regulatory landscape.

Unit 2: Global Data Protection Regulations

• GDPR principles and compliance.

• CCPA and regional equivalents.

• Cross-border data transfer rules.

• Key lessons from enforcement actions.

Unit 3: Cybersecurity Compliance Frameworks

• Cybersecurity legal obligations.

• Industry standards (ISO 27001, NIST).

• Corporate liability for cyber breaches.

• Best practices for organizational security.

Unit 4: Risk Management and Breach Response

• Identifying and assessing data security risks.

• Designing incident response plans.

• Reporting obligations for breaches.

• Case studies of major cyber incidents.

Unit 5: Governance, Accountability, and Future Trends

• Role of leadership in data protection.

• Building a culture of security and compliance.

• ESG and digital responsibility.

• Emerging challenges in AI, IoT, and cloud data.

Ready to protect your data and ensure compliance?
Join the Data Protection Laws and Cybersecurity Compliance Training Course with EuroQuest International Training and lead your organization toward digital resilience.