Strategic Digital Privacy

Strategic Digital Privacy

On-Campus Format

A hands-on, intensive workshop designed to equip professionals with essential data privacy skills for safeguarding sensitive information in the workplace.

Overview


In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, protecting sensitive data is no longer optional—it’s a necessity. The Strategic Digital Privacy workshop provides corporate professionals with a deep understanding of data privacy laws, security controls, and real-world cyber threats. Through interactive labs and expert-led sessions, participants will gain practical skills to implement robust privacy measures within their organizations, ensuring compliance, reducing risks, and fostering a security-first culture.

Format

On-campus

Tuition

Rs. 60,000/- (5% SST)

Duration

2-Days (16 hours)

Registration

Open

Future Benefits


For Organizations:

Enhanced Compliance & Risk Management – Stay ahead of evolving data protection laws and avoid regulatory penalties.
Stronger Data Security Infrastructure – Implement advanced privacy measures to protect sensitive business and customer information.
Reduced Financial & Reputational Risks – Minimize the chances of data breaches that could lead to legal and financial consequences. 

For Corporate Professionals:

Practical, Hands-on Expertise – Gain real-world experience in encryption, access controls, and incident response strategies.
Career Advancement & Certification – Stand out with industry-relevant skills and a recognized certification in data privacy.
Privacy-First Workplace Culture – Contribute to building a secure, compliant, and privacy-aware organizational environment.

Key Topics


1. Fundamentals of Strategic Digital Privacy

  • Understanding data privacy & key concepts
  • Importance of data privacy in corporate environments
  • Types of sensitive data & privacy rights
  • Legal & ethical considerations

2. Regulatory Framework & Compliance

  • Overview of data protection laws (Pakistan & global)
  • GDPR & international privacy standards
  • Penalties & legal consequences of non-compliance
  • Privacy impact assessments & audits

3. Data Privacy Risks & Security Challenges

  • Common data breaches & cyber threats
  • Regulatory, financial & reputational risks
  • Real-world case studies & impact analysis
  • AI-driven threats & evolving cyber risks.

4. Implementing Data Privacy Controls

  • Data classification & access control
  • Encryption, data masking & secure storage
  • Incident response planning & risk mitigation
  • Hands-on exercises: identifying vulnerabilities.

5. Building a Privacy-First Workplace

  • Employee awareness & training strategies
  • Developing a culture of data security
  • Role of AI & automation in privacy
  • Practical workplace privacy implementation

6. International Best Practices & Case Studies

  • Learning from global data privacy leaders
  • Successful industry implementations
  • Frameworks for long-term data security
  • Final hands-on simulation & certification

Learning Outcome


Through hands-on experience, you'll gain in-depth knowledge of ERP Systems Applications and Products (Oracle & SAP) including:

  • Oracle Financials & Supply Chain Modules
  • SAP Financials & Supply Chain Modules
  • Oracle Business Intelligence
  • Power BI Interactive Data Visualization Tool

Eligibility Criteria


Candidates who've already completed Bachelor's degree with practical / professional skills (Females are encouraged to apply)

Program Fees


Program Fees: PKR/- 105,000 (Including 5% SST)

10% discount is offered if full fee is paid in advance

Advance Payment Schedule Total
Total fee in Advance (Lumpsum) PKR/- 94,500
Installments Payment Schedule Total
Total Fee (if paid in 3 equal installments) PKR 35,000 PKR 35,000 PKR 35,000 PKR/- 105,000 (Including 5% SST)

Fee Includes:

Processing fees, Test and Exam Fees, Diploma and Transcript. Fees do not include course material, books and stationery.

Admission fees PKR 1000/-

Payment

Payment is due upon receipt of the acceptance of participants to the program along with the invoice.

Please ensure that the payment reaches the CICT Office before commencement of the program because seat in the class will only be reserved once the fee is received.

Payment can be made via cheque / bank draft payable to the "Institute of Business Administration, Karachi" at the following address:

Center for Information & Communication Technology (CICT)
IBA, City Campus, Garden/Kayani Shaheed Road, Karachi.

For online payments via credit cards: https://onlinepayment.iba.edu.pk/

Duration


  • 4 months including 6 courses (per course/24 Training Hours)
  • Saturday & Sunday

Trainer's Profile


Prof. Dr. Shakeel Ahmed Khoja
Trainer - Data Privacy & IS | IBA Karachi - Pakistan

Dr. Shakeel Ahmed Khoja, Professor and Dean at IBA Karachi, is a seasoned academician with 20+ years of experience in Computer Science. A PhD graduate from the University of Southampton, UK, he has served as Chairperson of the Computer Science Department and is a member of ACM, IEEE, and BCS. He has also edited a Data Science book published by Routledge. Renowned for integrating IT into education, his expertise spans academia, project management, and IT consultancy. Dr. Khoja is also a key trainer for the Strategic Digital Privacy Workshop, bringing valuable insights into data security and privacy.

Abdul Majid Jamil
Trainer - Cyber Security | IBA Karachi - Pakistan

Abdul Majid Jamil, Executive IT (ICT) at IBA, is a cybersecurity expert specializing in Digital Forensics and VAPT. With a B.E. in Telecom from IU and a Cyber Security certification from IBA, he has experience as a Researcher, Consultant, Ethical Hacker, Trainer, and Incident Responder. Passionate about securing digital systems, he brings innovative solutions to communications and IT security. As a trainer for the Strategic Digital Privacy Workshop, he provides valuable insights into cyber resilience and threat mitigation.

  • Four Months
  • Friday 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
  • Saturday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm