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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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    Universidades Anáhuac

    Digital Shield: Cybersecurity for Data and System Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Information Systems Security, Data Security, Malware Protection, Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Controls, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, Network Security, Security Awareness, Security Strategy, Encryption

    Intermediate · 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), Continuous Integration, Data Security, Cloud Security, Network Security, Cloud Management, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, DevSecOps, Data Loss Prevention, System Monitoring, Amazon S3, Data Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    AWS: Security, Governance, and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: AWS CloudFormation, Amazon CloudWatch, Cloud Security, Data Security, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Data Governance, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cyber Governance, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Encryption, Key Management, Security Controls, Amazon S3, Continuous Monitoring, System Monitoring

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Back-End Infrastructure: Servers, Secure APIs and Data

    Skills you'll gain: API Design, Back-End Web Development, Secure Coding, Data Security, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, Server Side, IT Infrastructure, Application Security, Infrastructure Security, Data Integrity, Servers, OAuth, Cloud Security, Server Administration, System Configuration, Encryption, Authentications, Authorization (Computing)

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Encryption, Data Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Data Integrity, Information Systems Security, Key Management, Network Security, Information Privacy, Authentications, Digital Communications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    Gen AI for Data Privacy & Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Security Awareness

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Detecting and Mitigating Cyber Threats and Attacks

    Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Data Security, Cyber Attacks, Malware Protection, Endpoint Security, Network Security, Firewall

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Distributed Query Optimization and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Database Architecture and Administration, Apache Hadoop, Query Languages, Big Data, Databases, SQL, Data Access, Distributed Computing, Performance Tuning, Data Processing, Data Integrity, Data Storage Technologies, Algorithms

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    Azure: Compute, Storage, and Database Security

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Security, Infrastructure Security, Kubernetes, Data Security, Virtual Machines, Remote Access Systems, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Storage Technologies, Identity and Access Management, Databases, Containerization, Key Management, Encryption

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    Design security solutions for applications and data

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Security, Data Governance, Data Management, Data Security, Secure Coding, Cloud Applications, Application Security, Identity and Access Management, Key Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, Encryption, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor: Unit 5

    Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Information Systems Security, Information Assurance, Security Controls, Data Integrity, Personally Identifiable Information, Identity and Access Management, Network Security, IT Security Architecture, Authentications, Cybersecurity, Authorization (Computing), Infrastructure Security, Encryption, Enterprise Security, User Accounts, Security Awareness, Safety and Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Google Workspace Data Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Data Loss Prevention, Gmail, Google Workspace, Information Management, Data Management, Data Security, Document Management, Records Management, Data Storage, Data Access, Data Import/Export, Email Security, System Configuration

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Digital Shield: Cybersecurity for Data and System Protection: Universidades Anáhuac
  • AWS Security, Logging & DevOps for Data Engineers: LearnKartS
  • AWS: Security, Governance, and Compliance: Whizlabs
  • Back-End Infrastructure: Servers, Secure APIs and Data: Coursera
  • (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Unit 2: Pearson
  • Gen AI for Data Privacy & Protection: Edureka
  • Detecting and Mitigating Cyber Threats and Attacks: University of Colorado System
  • Distributed Query Optimization and Security: Johns Hopkins University
  • Azure: Compute, Storage, and Database Security: Whizlabs
  • Design security solutions for applications and data: Whizlabs

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