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Data Protection Courses

Data protection courses can help you learn data privacy regulations, risk assessment techniques, incident response strategies, and encryption methods. You can build skills in compliance management, data governance, and implementing security protocols to safeguard sensitive information. Many courses introduce tools like data loss prevention software, encryption tools, and privacy management platforms, showing how these skills are applied in practical work to protect personal and organizational data.

Popular Data Protection Courses and Certifications


  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    AWS Security Eng. - Protecting and Encrypting Data

    Skills you'll gain: Key Management, Cloud Security, Amazon Web Services, Data Security, Encryption, Data Migration, Security Controls, Cryptography, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptographic Protocols, Endpoint Security, Data Storage Technologies

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Security Best Practices in Google Cloud: Data

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, AI Security, Data Security, Google Cloud Platform, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Loss Prevention, Data Governance, Key Management, Data Management, Security Controls, Data Architecture, Cloud Storage, Data Storage, Identity and Access Management, Encryption, Data Sharing, Data Access, Analytics, Cryptography

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • I

    Infosec

    Information Privacy Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Federal Information Security Management Act, Medical Privacy, Information Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, NIST 800-53, Personally Identifiable Information, Health Information Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Governance, Cyber Governance, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Data Security, Information Systems Security, ISO/IEC 27001, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Credit/Debit Card Processing

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • W

    Whizlabs

    Microsoft Entra Identity Protection, Governance & Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Cloud Security, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Management, User Provisioning, Data Governance, Data Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Identity and Access Management, Data Loss Prevention, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Zero Trust Network Access, Data Management, File Management, Cloud Services, Security Controls, User Accounts, Cyber Security Policies, Threat Detection

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Infosec

    US State Data Privacy, Data Security, and Data Breach Laws

    Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Personally Identifiable Information, Regulatory Requirements, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Data Security, Compliance Management, Legal Risk, Compliance Reporting, Legal Research, Security Controls, Brokerage, Data Sharing, Informed Consent

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • W

    Whizlabs

    Microsoft Purview Data Protection, Compliance Implementation

    Skills you'll gain: Data Loss Prevention, Microsoft 365, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Governance, Records Management, Cloud Security, Information Management, Data Security, Cloud Management, Document Management, Compliance Management, Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Cloud Applications, Encryption, Regulatory Compliance, Email Security, Event Monitoring

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Gen AI Dev- Implement Data Security and Privacy Controls

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, Authorization (Computing), Security Controls, Data Security, Data Governance, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Prompt Engineering, Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cybersecurity, Governance, Machine Learning, Software Development, Natural Language Processing

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • W

    Whizlabs

    AWS: Data Protection and Security Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Patch Management, Data Security, Cloud Security, Amazon Web Services, Data Governance, Cyber Governance, Cloud Management, Key Management, Encryption, IT Automation, Public Key Infrastructure, Configuration Management

    4.8 stars, 8 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (8) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Infosec

    Introduction to Privacy and Global Privacy Laws & Standards

    Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Medical Privacy, Regulatory Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Data Governance, Data Security, Legal Risk, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Data Sharing, Child Welfare, Informed Consent, Computer Security, Risk Management Framework

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Information Asset Protection and Security Controls Auditing

    Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Data Governance, Auditing, Information Assurance, Identity and Access Management, Security Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Data Security, Authentications, Vulnerability Management, Threat Management, Data Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Awareness, Encryption, Information Management, Endpoint Security, Authorization (Computing), Information Privacy, Audit Planning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Healthcare Data Security, Privacy, and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Health Information Management, Security Awareness, Cloud Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Encryption, Health Informatics, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Data Security, Security Controls, Cyber Attacks, Medical Records, Health Technology, Health Administration, Information Privacy, Cloud Computing, Patient Safety

    4.8 stars, 479 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (479) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Cybersecurity Prevention & Detection: System and Privacy Data Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Threat Management, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Data Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Security Management, Email Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Data Loss Prevention, Threat Detection, Information Privacy, Continuous Monitoring, Computer Security Incident Management, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), IT Automation, Event Monitoring

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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