Data Security & Information Privacy

Course Overview

Data Security and Information Privacy | Protect Identities. Preserve Trust. Power Compliance. In a digital-first world, data is more than an asset—it’s a liability if not protected. With rising breaches, stricter global regulations, and growing public scrutiny, organisations must do more than lock down their systems—they must actively secure their data and ensure privacy by design. From Risk to Resilience Developed by the Cyber Skills Academy at Macquarie University—ranked in the top 1% of universities globally and recognised as Australia’s leading cyber security school—this course offers a powerful, hands-on exploration of the principles, methods, and technologies used to manage data security and privacy in complex, real-world environments. You’ll gain critical skills in: • Identifying threats, risks, and vulnerabilities in modern information systems and networks. • Evaluating privacy risk using quantifiable metrics, and applying de-identification models like k-anonymity, l-diversity, and t-closeness. • Navigating the shift from probabilistic to provable privacy with differential privacy techniques. • Linking datasets securely with privacy-preserving record linkage methods. • Using cutting-edge tools for data encryption, anonymisation, and secure sharing. • Applying international standards and frameworks like the ABS Five Safes and the NIST Privacy Framework to ensure compliance and global alignment. Where Ethics Meets Engineering Whether you're a compliance leader, analyst, data scientist, or privacy-conscious tech professional, this course empowers you to embed privacy as a core part of your data strategy—not just a legal requirement. You’ll develop the confidence to protect identities, reduce organisational risk, and maintain the trust of your customers and communities. Learn from global leaders. Protect what matters. Shape a privacy-first future.