
Data breaches are an ever-present threat in today’s digital landscape, affecting governments, businesses, and individuals alike. This masterclass is designed to equip participants with practical skills to effectively manage data breaches—from prevention to detection, response, and recovery. Participants will gain insights from real-world case studies and engage in a simulated data breach response scenario.
DATE: Thursday 27th Nov 2025
Duration: 1 Hour 15 Minutes
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this masterclass, participants will be able to:
- Understand the anatomy of a data breach and the most common attack vectors.
- Develop a data breach response plan tailored to their organization.
- Learn best practices for incident detection, containment, and mitigation.
- Navigate legal and regulatory obligations for breach notification.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders, regulators, and affected individuals.
- Implement post-breach measures to strengthen resilience and prevent recurrence.
TARGET AUDIENCE
This masterclass is designed for:
- Data Protection Officers (DPOs)
- Regulators & Policymakers
- CISOs, IT & Security Professionals
- Risk & Compliance Officers
- Legal Experts & Privacy Advocates
- Business Executives & Decision-Makers
MASTERCLASS AGENDA
- Welcome & Introduction (5 Minutes)
- Brief introduction by the facilitator
- Overview of the session structure
- Understanding Data Breaches: Trends & Threats (10 Minutes)
- The rising threat landscape: Global and African data breach statistics
- Common breach tactics: Phishing, malware, insider threats, and misconfigurations
- The true costof a data breach: Financial, reputational, and legal impacts
- The Data Breach Response Framework (15 Minutes)
- Preparation:Incident response team roles & responsibilities
- Detection & Identification:Early warning signs & breach indicators
- Containment & Mitigation:Isolating the breach and limiting damage
- Recovery & Learning:Strengthening post-breach security measures
- Legal & Regulatory Compliance in Data Breach Management (10 Minutes)
- Breach notification requirements under African data protection laws (Nigeria Data Protection Act, GDPR, etc.)
- Cross-border data breach implications and compliance challenges
- Industry-specific obligations (financial sector, healthcare, telecoms)
- Communicating a Data Breach: Transparency vs. Reputation Management (10 Minutes)
- Managing public relations and media during a data breach
- Crafting effective breach notification messages
- Rebuilding customer trust post-breach
- Interactive Cyberattack Simulation & Response Exercise (15 Minutes)
- Participants will engage in a live incident response scenario
- Facilitator presents a realistic data breach case study
- Teams will work through response steps, making real-time decisions
- Debrief & lessons learned
- Closing & Takeaways (10 Minutes)
- Summary of key lessons
- Recommended tools, frameworks, and further reading
- Q&A session