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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


  • I

    IBM

    Cybersecurity Assessment: CompTIA Security+ & CYSA+

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Security Testing, Test Planning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.3K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    New York University

    Introduction to Cyber Security

    Skills you'll gain: Security Engineering, Authentications, Threat Modeling, Network Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Firewall, Cyber Attacks, Cryptography, Infrastructure Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Data Encryption Standard, Cyber Risk, Mobile Security, Enterprise Security, Computer Security, Application Security, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Policies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    3.7K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    CertNexus

    IoT Security: Access Control and Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Mobile Security, System Monitoring, Network Monitoring, Security Controls, Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, Application Security, Information Systems Security, Continuous Monitoring, Authorization (Computing), Cybersecurity, Identity and Access Management, Cyber Attacks, General Networking, Authentications, Cloud Security, TCP/IP, Cloud Services, Cloud Platforms

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Codio

    Security Infrastructure Management

    Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Infrastructure Security, Security Management, Network Security, Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls, Data Security, Security Strategy, Application Security, IT Infrastructure, Information Management, Enterprise Security, Data Integrity

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Security-Driven Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Application Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Authentications, OAuth, Development Testing, Software Development Life Cycle, Unified Modeling Language, Authorization (Computing), Single Sign-On (SSO), Security Software, Software Development, Vulnerability Assessments, Data Validation, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    Infosec

    Laravel Additional Security

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Application Security, Secure Coding, Security Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Controls, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Awareness, Web Applications, Browser Compatibility, Computer Programming

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Preparing Data for Analysis with Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Spreadsheet Software, Timelines, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Presentation, Data Cleansing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    5.5K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    LearnKartS

    Information Security Incident Management

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Management, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Disaster Recovery, Security Management, Business Continuity, Threat Management, Crisis Management, Business Continuity Planning, Contingency Planning, Gap Analysis, Risk Analysis, Legal Risk, Digital Forensics, Continuous Improvement Process, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Risk Mitigation, Team Management

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • W

    Whizlabs

    AWS: Infrastructure Security

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Network Security, Amazon Web Services, Firewall, Virtual Networking, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Security Controls, Cloud Security, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Load Balancing

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    LearnKartS

    Information Security Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Risk Modeling, Risk Appetite, Business Risk Management, Cyber Risk, Risk Mitigation, Threat Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Control, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, Threat Detection, Security Controls, Stakeholder Communications, Vulnerability, Stakeholder Engagement

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Security Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Software-Defined Networking, Application Security, Zero Trust Network Access, Network Architecture, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Architecture, Secure Coding, Cloud Security, Scenario Testing, Cryptography, Vulnerability Assessments

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Cloud Application Security

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cloud Security, Authentications, Key Management, Cloud Applications, Application Security, Secure Coding, DevSecOps, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Identity and Access Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, Security Testing, Cryptography, Web Services, Server Side

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    27 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Cybersecurity Assessment: CompTIA Security+ & CYSA+: IBM
  • Introduction to Cyber Security: New York University
  • IoT Security: Access Control and Network Security: CertNexus
  • Security Infrastructure Management: Codio
  • Security-Driven Software Development: Packt
  • Laravel Additional Security: Infosec
  • Preparing Data for Analysis with Microsoft Excel: Microsoft
  • Information Security Incident Management: LearnKartS
  • AWS: Infrastructure Security: Whizlabs
  • Information Security Risk Management: LearnKartS

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