General Data Protection Regulation in Cyber Security

Course overview

Introduction to Cybersecurity and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) • Learn the basics of Cybersecurity, IT security, and Network Security in the context of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) • Understand data protection principles such as data minimization, purpose limitation, and transparency • Recognize the role of Cybersecurity in protecting personal data under the General Data Protection Regulation • Evaluate the requirements of the GDPR for companies and authorities in the area of IT security Legal Framework and IT Security • Overview of the central articles of the General Data Protection Regulation related to Cybersecurity • Obligations for controllers and processors under the General Data Protection Regulation • Implementation of technical and organizational measures (TOMs) for data security • Documentation of processing activities, retention periods, and rights of data subjects according to GDPR Security Measures for Data Protection and GDPR • Introduction to encryption, access control, and authentication within Cybersecurity • Linking IT security concepts with the goals of the General Data Protection Regulation • Backup, logging, and protective mechanisms to prevent data breaches • "Privacy by Design" and "Privacy by Default" in accordance with Cybersecurity standards Handling Data Breaches and Incident Response • Creation of an Incident Response Plan according to the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation • Detection, assessment, and reporting of data breaches according to Article 33 GDPR • Collaboration between data protection officers and Cybersecurity teams • Obligations for communication with supervisory authorities and comprehensive documentation Practical Examples and Audit Preparation • Tool-supported implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation with Verinice & Co. • Conducting Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) under Cybersecurity aspects • Preparation for audits by supervisory authorities or internal audits • Application-oriented case studies on data protection, data breaches, and Cybersecurity

Upcoming dates

• 2026-07-28T22:00:00.000Z · 2026-11-24T23:00:00.000Z · Aachen · Combined Learning
• 2026-07-28T22:00:00.000Z · 2026-11-24T23:00:00.000Z · Bielefeld · Combined Learning
• 2026-07-28T22:00:00.000Z · 2026-11-24T23:00:00.000Z · Bonn · Combined Learning
• 2026-07-28T22:00:00.000Z · 2026-11-24T23:00:00.000Z · Dresden · Combined Learning
• 2026-07-28T22:00:00.000Z · 2026-11-24T23:00:00.000Z · Duisburg · Combined Learning