Data Protection Law in Cyber Security

Course overview

Cybersecurity and the Legal Foundations of Data Protection - Introduction to Cybersecurity, IT Security, and Network Security with a focus on data protection law - Importance of data protection law within modern cybersecurity strategies - Understanding key data protection terms such as consent, data processing, and protection of personal data - Responsibility of cybersecurity teams in the legal context of data processing GDPR, BDSG, and International Data Protection Regulations - Analysis of GDPR, BDSG, and their significance in data protection law - Implementation of data subject rights, DPIAs, and data processing agreements in the context of cybersecurity - Comparison of international regulations (e.g., CCPA, HIPAA) with German data protection law - Technical and organizational measures (TOMs) to secure sensitive data Legally Compliant Implementation of IT Security Strategies - Access control, role management, and logging according to data protection law - Encryption, anonymization, and pseudonymization as part of the cybersecurity strategy - Legal risk analysis and protection needs assessment for cloud and on-premise systems - Integration of data protection law into daily cybersecurity operations Data Breaches and Incident Response - Detection, assessment, and legal evaluation of data protection incidents - Obligations to respond according to data protection law, particularly Articles 33 & 34 of the GDPR - Collaboration between data protection officers and cybersecurity professionals - Documentation and crisis communication in compliance with data protection law Compliance, Audits, and Practical Examples - Preparation for audits in the field of data protection law and cybersecurity - Areas of responsibility between CISO, IT department, and data protection officer - Legal requirements for penetration testing and log management - Case studies of real data protection violations and their impact on 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