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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Web Application Security Testing with OWASP ZAP

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Vulnerability Scanning, Proxy Servers, Security Testing, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Brute-force attacks, Test Tools, Web Scraping

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    290 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    2

    28DIGITAL

    Web Connectivity and Security in Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Security Requirements Analysis, Network Architecture, Network Security, Internet Of Things, Cybersecurity, Web Services, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Encryption, Embedded Systems, Network Protocols, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Communication Systems, Threat Modeling, Security Controls, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), TCP/IP, Web Applications, Restful API, Information Privacy

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    172 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Artificial Intelligence Industrial Control Systems Security

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, AI Security, LLM Application, Network Security, Security Controls, Responsible AI, Network Monitoring, Hardening, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Security, Information Systems Security, Threat Modeling, Cyber Risk, Network Protocols, Artificial Intelligence

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    M

    Microsoft

    Introduction to Computers and Operating Systems and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storage Technologies, Operating Systems, Data Loss Prevention, Generative Model Architectures, Data Maintenance, Disaster Recovery, Vulnerability Management, IT Infrastructure, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Email Security, Productivity Software, Cybersecurity, AI literacy, Computer Architecture, Computing Platforms, Cloud Computing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Packt

    Advanced Risk Management, Security Controls & Monitoring

    Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, NIST 800-53, Authorization (Computing), Risk Management Framework, Change Control, Cyber Risk, Security Management, Configuration Management, System Monitoring, System Implementation, Cyber Security Assessment, Document Management, Information Privacy

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Azure Management Tools and Security Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Serverless Computing, Security Strategy, Network Security, Firewall, Cloud Applications, Cloud Management, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Services, System Monitoring, Cloud Security, Cloud Deployment, Application Security, Internet Of Things, Software Development Tools, Artificial Intelligence, Key Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    546 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    W

    Whizlabs

    AWS: Network Security, Compliance and Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon CloudWatch, Network Troubleshooting, Continuous Monitoring, Identity and Access Management, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Encryption, Network Security, Event Monitoring, Amazon Web Services, Security Controls, Cloud Security, IT Security Architecture, Cryptography, Network Monitoring, Network Performance Management, Cyber Security Policies, Security Requirements Analysis, Governance

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Packt

    Fundamentals of Network Security and Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Administration, Cryptography, Firewall, Cryptographic Protocols, Cybersecurity, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cloud Security, IT Security Architecture, Cyber Attacks, Security Controls, Public Key Infrastructure, Network Monitoring, Encryption, Network Planning And Design, Human Factors (Security), Local Area Networks, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Switches

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Packt

    Advanced Networking, Security, and IT Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Remote Access Systems, Threat Management, Threat Detection, Information Technology Operations, Wireless Networks, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Mobile Security, Security Controls, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Telecommunications, Network Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Document Management, Malware Protection, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Emerging Technologies, Change Control, Multi-Factor Authentication, System Configuration

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    M

    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Essentials for Governance, Risk & Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Strategy, Incident Response, Cyber Governance, Incident Management, Security Strategy, Computer Security Incident Management, Risk Modeling, Risk Analysis, Cyber Security Policies, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Event Monitoring, Cyber Risk, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Governance, Compliance Management, Cyber Operations, Risk Management, Risk Control

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    31 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    EC-Council

    Into the Trenches: Security Operations Center

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Event Monitoring, Cyber Threat Hunting, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Enterprise Security, Threat Detection, Data Loss Prevention, Network Analysis

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    SC-200 Microsoft Security Operations Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Hunting, Endpoint Detection and Response, Threat Detection, Incident Response, Cloud Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Computer Security Incident Management, Microsoft Azure, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Endpoint Security, Azure Active Directory, Incident Management, Security Controls, Multi-Cloud, Anomaly Detection, Email Security, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Automation, Query Languages

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Web Application Security Testing with OWASP ZAP: Coursera
  • Web Connectivity and Security in Embedded Systems: 28DIGITAL
  • Artificial Intelligence Industrial Control Systems Security: Johns Hopkins University
  • Introduction to Computers and Operating Systems and Security: Microsoft
  • Advanced Risk Management, Security Controls & Monitoring: Packt
  • Microsoft Azure Management Tools and Security Solutions: Microsoft
  • AWS: Network Security, Compliance and Governance: Whizlabs
  • Fundamentals of Network Security and Cryptography: Packt
  • Advanced Networking, Security, and IT Operations: Packt
  • Cyber Security: Essentials for Governance, Risk & Compliance: Macquarie University

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