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5.1: Basics of Databases

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    10064
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    Learning Objectives

    • Identify the basic organization and components of a database.
    • Define what is meant by the term customer relationship management (CRM).
    • Explain how data warehouses and data mining tools are used to perform CRM.
    • Identify the potential impact of CRM on a company's business.
    • Explain some of the trends in SCRM and changes that must be implemented.
    • Identify the importance of database security.
    • Apply an understanding of confidentiality, integrity, and accessibility to issues of database security.
    • Analyze a scenario to determine the type of database threat that is described.
    • Identify basic questions that need to be addressed when evaluating database security.
    • Identify steps an individual can take to secure information stored in personal databases or PII shared with businesses.

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