Episode 26 — Protect training and test data with access control and secure storage (Task 14)
This episode explains how to protect training and test data using access control and secure storage, aligning to Task 14 and preparing you for AAISM questions where the strongest answer limits exposure, enforces least privilege, and produces audit-ready evidence. You’ll learn how to define who should access training datasets, evaluation sets, labels, and feature stores, and how to separate duties so developers, data engineers, and operators only see what they need. We’ll use an example of fine-tuning a model on customer support transcripts to explore secure storage expectations, encryption and key management considerations, and how to prevent accidental leakage through staging environments or shared workspaces. Troubleshooting focuses on common breakdowns like copying production datasets to personal drives, mixing test and production data, and granting broad access “temporarily” during deadlines, then forgetting to revoke it. The exam-relevant skill is choosing controls that are enforceable and verifiable, not merely recommended. Produced by BareMetalCyber.com, where you’ll find more cyber audio courses, books, and information to strengthen your educational path. Also, if you want to stay up to date with the latest news, visit DailyCyber.News for a newsletter you can use, and a daily podcast you can commute with.
