Who should enrol in Professional Certificate in Data Breach Prevention in Education?
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for professionals working in the education sector in the UK who are responsible for data security and privacy. This includes but is not limited to:
- IT managers and administrators
- Data protection officers
- Compliance officers
- Teachers and educators
- School administrators
According to recent industry statistics in the UK, data breaches in the education sector have been on the rise. In 2020, there were over 100 reported data breaches in the education sector, resulting in millions of personal records being compromised. This highlights the urgent need for professionals in the education sector to be equipped with the knowledge and skills to prevent data breaches and protect sensitive information.
Year |
Number of Data Breaches |
Records Compromised |
2018 |
75 |
1.5 million |
2019 |
90 |
2 million |
2020 |
105 |
3 million |
By enrolling in the Professional Certificate in Data Breach Prevention in Education, you will gain the necessary skills and knowledge to protect sensitive data, comply with data protection regulations, and mitigate the risk of data breaches in your educational institution.