Wrap-up; Terms and definitions from Course 8, Module 1

You've had an opportunity to learn more about the important role an entry-level analyst plays in protecting the data and assets of an organization.
Let's quickly review what we covered.
We started off by discussing the importance of having a security mindset, including how it supports incident detection.
Then, we examined the relationship between incidents and events, and further explored the incident escalation process.
We ended our discussion by exploring the sensitive nature of the data that you're protecting and the amount of people counting on you to play your part in protecting that data.
Understanding how valuable you are as a member of the security team can help you put the work you do into perspective.
Every role in security matters.
Each individual contributes to making a company's operations flow smoothly.
I hope you enjoyed our discussion as much as I did!
Are you ready to continue your journey into the security world?
Coming up, we'll discuss the importance of escalating security incidents.

Glossary terms from module 1

Business continuity plan (BCP): A document that outlines the procedures to sustain business operations during and after a significant disruption

Confidential data: Data that often has limits on the number of people who have access to it

Disaster recovery plan: A plan that allows an organization’s security team to outline the steps needed to minimize the impact of a security incident

Private data: Information that should be kept from the public

Public data: Data that is already accessible to the public and poses a minimal risk to the organization if viewed or shared by others

Security mindset: The ability to evaluate risk and constantly seek out and identify the potential or actual breach of a system, application, or data

Sensitive data: A type of data that includes personally identifiable information (PII), sensitive personally identifiable information (SPII), and protected health information (PHI)