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Data Privacy and Security Courses

Data privacy and security courses can help you learn data protection regulations, risk assessment techniques, incident response strategies, and encryption methods. You can build skills in analyzing vulnerabilities, implementing security measures, and ensuring compliance with laws like GDPR and CCPA. Many courses introduce tools such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and data loss prevention software, demonstrating how these skills are applied to safeguard sensitive information and maintain organizational integrity.


Popular Data Privacy and Security Courses and Certifications


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    Google Cloud

    Security Command Center: Identify and Prioritize Risks

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Modeling, Threat Management, Risk Management Framework, Virtual Networking, Security Management, Cyber Security Assessment, System Configuration, Simulations, Configuration Management, Cybersecurity, Cloud Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Precalculus through Data and Modelling

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Graphing, Trigonometry, R (Software), Analytical Skills, General Mathematics, Statistics, Algebra, Systems Of Measurement, Correlation Analysis, Regression Analysis, Calculus, Geometry

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    320 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Accenture

    Understanding Technology and Data

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Computer Literacy, Microsoft Excel, digital literacy, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Emerging Technologies, Data Collection, Computer Security Awareness Training, Digital Communications, Computer Programming, Productivity Software, Web Development, Information Technology, Business Technologies, Javascript, Python Programming, Blockchain, Cloud Computing, Computer Hardware

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    32 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Basic Data Processing and Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization, Web Scraping, Data Visualization Software, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Data Cleansing, Matplotlib, Data Import/Export, NumPy, Jupyter, JSON, Python Programming

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    200 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    DevOps Culture and Mindset

    Skills you'll gain: DevOps, CI/CD, Process Mapping, Culture Transformation, Continuous Improvement Process, Lean Methodologies, Risk Management, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement, Organizational Structure, Kanban Principles, Operational Efficiency, User Feedback, Systems Thinking

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    593 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Security Architecture & Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Identity and Access Management, IT Security Architecture, Incident Response, Security Controls, Endpoint Security, Event Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Infrastructure Security, Mobile Security, Threat Detection, Firewall, Encryption, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Digital Forensics, Disaster Recovery

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    LearnQuest

    Advanced Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Cyber Threat Hunting, Computer Security Incident Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Detection, Cloud Security, Disaster Recovery, Threat Management, Firewall, Security Management, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Cloud Services, AI Security, Network Monitoring, Cloud Deployment, Security Strategy, Cloud Management

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    95 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    IBM

    Introduction to Cybersecurity Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Data Security, Computer Security Awareness Training, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Application Security, Security Controls, Personally Identifiable Information, Security Awareness, Identity and Access Management, Information Privacy, Cryptography, Malware Protection, Hardening, Encryption, Email Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Multi-Factor Authentication, Data Integrity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Tsinghua University

    Data Structures and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Database Design, Theoretical Computer Science, Programming Principles, Query Languages, Computer Programming, Performance Tuning, Computer Science, Data Storage

    2.8
    Rating, 2.8 out of 5 stars
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    39 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Security in Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, Data Loss Prevention, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Prompt Engineering, Kubernetes, Cloud Security, Containerization, OAuth, Cloud Storage, Cloud Services, Application Deployment, Virtual Machines, Virtual Networking, Security Controls, Cloud Computing, Threat Management, Application Security, Data Security

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    49K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Google Cloud

    Cloud Security Risks: Identify and Protect Against Threats

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Threat Management, Vulnerability Management, Identity and Access Management, Data Security, Cloud-Native Computing, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Authentications, Cloud Computing, Vulnerability Assessments, Multi-Factor Authentication, Data Governance, Personally Identifiable Information, Authorization (Computing), Infrastructure Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Containerization, Network Analysis

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    44 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Microsoft

    Manage Security Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Threat Modeling, Cloud Security, Continuous Monitoring, System Monitoring, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Management, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Application Performance Management, Event Monitoring, Vulnerability Management, Brute-force attacks, Incident Response, Query Languages

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Security Command Center: Identify and Prioritize Risks: Google Cloud
  • Precalculus through Data and Modelling: Johns Hopkins University
  • Understanding Technology and Data: Accenture
  • Basic Data Processing and Visualization: University of California San Diego
  • DevOps Culture and Mindset: University of California, Davis
  • Security Architecture & Operations: Packt
  • Advanced Network Security: LearnQuest
  • Introduction to Cybersecurity Essentials: IBM
  • Data Structures and Algorithms: Tsinghua University
  • Security in Google Cloud: Google Cloud

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