This course delves into databases, understanding their design, management and querying capabilities using SQL. Data remains a coveted asset in the digital age, so its secure storage becomes paramount. Beyond mastering relational structures and normalization, students will confront pressing data breaches, protection mechanisms and regulatory compliance issues. The course balances technical aspects of database management and the imperatives of cybersecurity, ensuring that future IT professionals can manage, retrieve and protect data with equal proficiency. Prerequisite: ITS 6003