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title: "Regulatory Compliance Awareness - José DA COSTA"
description: "Understand and apply the French Data Protection Act (Loi Informatique et Libertes, CNIL), software intellectual property law, and IT security policies in effect during the BTS IG era."
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# Regulatory Compliance Awareness

**Soft competency** - bts-computer-science (BTS) - Foundational

## Competency description

Understand and apply the French Data Protection Act (Loi Informatique et Libertes, CNIL), software intellectual property law, and IT security policies in effect during the BTS IG era.

## Personal Confidence

**Foundational** - 1/5

Scale: 1. Foundational · 2. Developing · 3. Proficient · 4. Advanced · 5. Expert

This reflects my personal confidence in applying this competency in real-world professional situations, based on hands-on experience, continuous learning, and practical outcomes.

## Details

- Domain: Soft skill (interpersonal)
- Source: bts-computer-science (BTS)
- Confidence level: 1/5 (Foundational)
- Category: strategy-finance

## Related curriculum topics

- **IT Asset Management** (Block 1 - Support and Provision of IT Services (Common Core)): Compliance verification against usage policies
- **Cybersecurity Fundamentals** (Block 3 - Cybersecurity of IT Services): User awareness and security training
- **Data Protection and GDPR Compliance** (Block 3 - Cybersecurity of IT Services): Organizational compliance framework
- **Economic, Legal and Managerial Culture (CEJM)** (Block 4 - Transversal Training): Intellectual property

## Broader curriculum context

Other modules from the same training program that provide complementary context:

- **User Support and Incident Resolution** (Block 1 - Support and Provision of IT Services (Common Core)): Ticketing tools and incident tracking, Information collection and diagnostics, Fault source identification (network, system, application), Remote support and intervention, Incident escalation procedures
- **Workplace Setup and Service Deployment** (Block 1 - Support and Provision of IT Services (Common Core)): Operating system installation and configuration, Office software and business application deployment, Network connectivity configuration, Printer and peripheral management, Mobile device management
- **Project Participation and Web Presence** (Block 1 - Support and Provision of IT Services (Common Core)): Project management tools (Kanban, Gantt), Task planning and progress tracking, Institutional website management, Digital identity and professional online presence, Technical and user documentation
- **Network Administration** (Block 2 - Infrastructure, Systems and Network Solutions (SISR / ex-ARLE)): Switch configuration (VLAN, link aggregation), Router configuration and IP routing, Secure wireless access point deployment, DNS and DHCP service administration, Network segmentation and subnetting
- **System Administration** (Block 2 - Infrastructure, Systems and Network Solutions (SISR / ex-ARLE)): Windows Server installation and configuration, Linux administration (Debian, CentOS) via CLI, Active Directory and group policy management, OpenLDAP directory services, File sharing services (SMB, NFS)
- **Virtualization and Cloud Computing** (Block 2 - Infrastructure, Systems and Network Solutions (SISR / ex-ARLE)): Hypervisor configuration (VMware ESXi, Hyper-V, Proxmox), Virtual machine creation and management, Resource optimization and allocation, Cloud computing fundamentals (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), Hybrid infrastructure administration
- **Network Supervision and Monitoring** (Block 2 - Infrastructure, Systems and Network Solutions (SISR / ex-ARLE)): Monitoring tools deployment (Nagios, Zabbix), Metrics collection and analysis, Alert configuration and escalation, Network performance dashboards, Log management and analysis
- **Scripting and Automation** (Block 2 - Infrastructure, Systems and Network Solutions (SISR / ex-ARLE)): PowerShell scripting for Windows administration, Bash scripting for Linux administration, Python scripting for automation tasks, Automated user provisioning, Scheduled task management
- **Infrastructure Security (SISR Specialization)** (Block 3 - Cybersecurity of IT Services): Firewall configuration and management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS), Wi-Fi network security (WPA3, 802.1X), VPN implementation and management, Server vulnerability auditing
- **General Culture and Expression** (Block 4 - Transversal Training): Written and oral communication, Synthesis, Professional argumentation
- **English for IT** (Block 4 - Transversal Training): Technical documentation reading, Professional oral communication, International standards
- **Mathematics for IT** (Block 4 - Transversal Training): Binary/hexadecimal arithmetic, Boolean logic, Graph theory, Probability and statistics
- **Applied CEJM** (Block 4 - Transversal Training): IT-specific legal and economic case studies, Outsourcing contracts, SLA frameworks
- **Professional Portfolio (E4 Exam)** (Block 4 - Transversal Training): Compilation of professional achievements, Oral defense before a jury
- **Professional Internship (10-12 weeks)** (Block 4 - Transversal Training): Immersion in enterprise IT departments, Two academic years of practical experience
- **Professionalization Workshops** (Block 4 - Transversal Training): Project-based collaborative work, Real enterprise IT scenario simulation

## Other soft competencies from the same diploma

- [Team Collaboration and Project Management](https://portfolio.josedacosta.info/en/skills/team-collaboration-project-management-bts.md) - Work collaboratively using project management tools (MS Project, Gantt charts) and version control systems (CVS) within IT teams.
- [Technical Documentation](https://portfolio.josedacosta.info/en/skills/technical-documentation.md) - Produce clear, structured documentation for IT procedures, network configurations, system architectures, and troubleshooting guides.
- [User Communication and Technical Support](https://portfolio.josedacosta.info/en/skills/user-communication-technical-support.md) - Communicate effectively with non-technical users, translating complex IT concepts into accessible language and providing quality end-user support.
- [Professional Technology Watch](https://portfolio.josedacosta.info/en/skills/professional-technology-watch.md) - Continuously monitor emerging technologies, security threats, and industry standards to maintain up-to-date technical knowledge.

## Acquired during: BTS IG (IT Management), Specialization: ARLE (Enterprise Local Network Administrator)

BTS in IT Management (ARLE specialization) at Lycee Gustave Eiffel, Bordeaux (2003-2005). Covered system administration, network infrastructure, scripting, and cybersecurity fundamentals.

[See full journey entry](https://portfolio.josedacosta.info/en/journey/bts-computer-science.md)

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