· Knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of data protection and the principles of cybersecurity as applied to the data lifecycle within the field of data science.
· Ability to apply cryptographic techniques both symmetric and asymmetric including hash functions and digital signatures, to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and authenticity of data.
· Capacity to analyze vulnerabilities, threats, and attacks in systems and networks, and to design and implement appropriate defense, detection, and response measures.
· Understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks related to data protection (including the General Data Protection Regulation, GDPR), and ability to apply them in practice.