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Data Security Courses

Data security courses can help you learn encryption techniques, risk assessment strategies, incident response planning, and compliance regulations. You can build skills in vulnerability management, threat detection, and secure coding practices. Many courses introduce tools like firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and data loss prevention software, demonstrating how these skills are applied to protect sensitive information and maintain system integrity.

Popular Data Security Courses and Certifications


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    Microsoft

    Essential Aspects of Software, Hardware, and Data Backup

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage, Data Management, Data Maintenance, System Configuration, Application Security, Computer Hardware, Hardening, Software Installation, Information Technology, Disaster Recovery, Security Controls, Information Systems Security, Data Security, Data Integrity, Firewall, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Identity and Access Management, Encryption

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    Queen Mary University of London

    Cloud Computing Law: Data Protection and Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cloud Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Information Privacy, Cyber Governance, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Data Governance, Regulatory Requirements, Data Sharing, Legal Risk, Computer Security Incident Management, Data Import/Export, Incident Management, Case Law

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    78 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Kennesaw State University

    Cybersecurity: Protecting your Information on the Go

    Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Mobile Security, General Networking, Proxy Servers, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Telecommunications, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Infrastructure Security, Data Security, Security Awareness, Remote Access Systems, Network Protocols, Information Privacy, Communication Systems, Emerging Technologies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidades Anáhuac

    Digital Shield: Cybersecurity for Data and System Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Information Systems Security, Data Security, Malware Protection, Security Controls, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, Network Security, Security Awareness, Security Strategy, Human Factors (Security), Network Protocols

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Fundamentals of Data Governance Ownership, Privacy, Security

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Data Security, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Ethics, Data Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Security Strategy, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Regulatory Requirements, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Encryption, Accountability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Secure Healthcare Data: Encrypt, Audit, Protect

    Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Security Controls, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cybersecurity, Cryptographic Protocols, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    IBM Data Privacy for Information Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Data Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Personally Identifiable Information, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Security, Data Management, Data Architecture, Data Strategy, Metadata Management, Data Processing, Security Controls

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnKartS

    AWS Security, Logging & DevOps for Data Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: AWS SageMaker, Amazon CloudWatch, AWS CloudFormation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Engineering, Devops Tools, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Software Development Tools, Data Security, Cloud Security, Network Security, Cloud Management, Data Loss Prevention, System Monitoring, Model Deployment, AI Integrations, Multi-Factor Authentication, Key Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Model Power BI Data with Security

    Skills you'll gain: Star Schema, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Power BI, Database Design, Data Modeling, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Authorization (Computing), Relational Databases, Financial Data, Data Security, Security Controls, Dashboard, Data Access, Dashboard Creation, Model Deployment, Gross Profit, Cloud Deployment, Performance Improvement

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Digital Safety and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Attacks, Data Security, Safety and Security, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Security Software, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Security Strategy, Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Controls, Disaster Recovery, Data Loss Prevention, Incident Response, Data Storage, Vulnerability Assessments, Patch Management

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Information Technology and Security Principles

    Skills you'll gain: IT Management, Information Technology Architecture, Computer Security Awareness Training, Computer Security, Human Factors (Security), Artificial Intelligence

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Database Essentials and Vulnerabilities

    Skills you'll gain: Database Management, Database Administration, Database Management Systems, Databases, Database Application, Relational Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Security, User Accounts, User Provisioning, SQL, Database Design, Vulnerability Management, Application Security, Security Controls, Information Systems Security, NoSQL, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Encryption

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular data security courses

  • Essential Aspects of Software, Hardware, and Data Backup: Microsoft
  • Cloud Computing Law: Data Protection and Cybersecurity: Queen Mary University of London
  • Cybersecurity: Protecting your Information on the Go: Kennesaw State University
  • Digital Shield: Cybersecurity for Data and System Protection: Universidades Anáhuac
  • Fundamentals of Data Governance Ownership, Privacy, Security: Coursera
  • Secure Healthcare Data: Encrypt, Audit, Protect: Coursera
  • IBM Data Privacy for Information Architecture: IBM
  • AWS Security, Logging & DevOps for Data Engineers: LearnKartS
  • Model Power BI Data with Security: Coursera
  • Digital Safety and Security: Arizona State University

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