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Commercial Data Management

Module
Duration
25hrs
Level
06
Language
english
Reference
L6M7
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Course Overview

Big data and cyber security for procurement leaders. Covers the rise of big data in supply chains (3Vs, sources, types), data integrity and the legal frameworks around it (GDPR, NDAs, IPR), and the cyber security threats (cyber-terrorism, malware, APT) that target modern supply chains.

What you'll learn

  • Evaluate big data sources and types (real-time, streaming, social media, sensors) for procurement use
  • Build data integrity and confidentiality controls aligned to GDPR, NDAs, and IPR requirements
  • Assess supply chain cyber security (SCCS) threats including cyber-terrorism, malware, and APT
  • Choose data security technologies (encryption, masking, hardware controls) appropriate to the threat model

Syllabus & course details

Elective module · 6 credits · Objective Response (OR) exam · 1.5-hour duration. For procurement leaders navigating the data side of modern supply chains. You'll cover the concept of big data and its rise (3Vs of volume, velocity, variety; data sources and types), data integrity requirements and the legal frameworks that protect it (UK Data Protection Act, GDPR, NDAs, IPR), and supply chain cyber security — including Supply Chain Cyber Security (SCCS), data security technologies, and the standard administration policies that minimise risk.

Upcoming batches

This module is delivered as part of the CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply program — the dates below are the program's cohorts.

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Last updated June 27, 2026

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