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.

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Dashboard, LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Data Visualization Software, Looker (Software), Technical Communication, Power BI, Stakeholder Engagement, Interviewing Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Encryption, Application Security, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Secure Coding, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Vulnerability Assessments
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Data Quality, Exploratory Data Analysis, Employee Onboarding, Data Management, Statistical Reporting, Team Motivation, Technical Communication, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Project Management, Interviewing Skills, Data Science, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Team Management, Workflow Management, Analytical Skills, Leadership, Communication
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Mobile Security, Network Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Threat Detection, TCP/IP, Network Analysis, Network Protocols, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Exploitation techniques, Wireless Networks, Splunk, Information Privacy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, OAuth, Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, Cloud Storage, Security Controls, Data Storage Technologies, Application Security, Authorization (Computing), Data Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Hardening, Encryption, Key Management, Virtual Machines
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, Large Language Modeling, IT Security Architecture, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Strategy, Security Management, Cyber Attacks, Cloud Security, Security Awareness, Enterprise Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Incident Response, Natural Language Processing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Network Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Wireless Networks, Cybersecurity, Exploitation techniques, Linux, Command-Line Interface, Network Analysis, Encryption, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), System Configuration, Software Installation, File Management, Virtual Machines
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Corporate Finance Institute
Skills you'll gain: Classification Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, Feature Engineering, Model Evaluation, Data Import/Export, Matplotlib, Data Science, Regression Analysis, Financial Data, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Data Cleansing, Pandas (Python Package), Machine Learning Algorithms, Statistical Visualization, Financial Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Predictive Analytics
Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, Continuous Monitoring, Digital Forensics, Public Key Infrastructure, Security Management, Business Continuity Planning, Cryptography, Endpoint Security, Disaster Recovery, Computer Security Incident Management, Encryption, Network Security, Authentications, Mobile Security, OSI Models, System Monitoring, Security Controls, Security Strategy, Risk Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Network Security, Threat Management, Vulnerability Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Hardening, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks, Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Network Protocols, Threat Detection, Bash (Scripting Language), Debugging, Linux, Interviewing Skills, Python Programming, SQL
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Penetration Testing, Security Testing, Application Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Payment Systems, Continuous Monitoring, Blockchain, Incident Response, Vulnerability Scanning, Code Review, Data Validation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Data Loss Prevention, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Security, Threat Management, Security Controls, Information Systems Security, Google Cloud Platform, Data Security, Vulnerability Management, Threat Detection, Malware Protection, Continuous Monitoring, IT Automation, Identity and Access Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks