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.

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Package and Software Management, Node.JS, Vulnerability Management, Javascript, Vulnerability Assessments
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Management, Multi-Factor Authentication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer Security Awareness Training, Information Systems Security, Malware Protection, Data Security, Technical Support and Services, Encryption, Security Awareness, Authentications, Patch Management, Technical Support, Firewall, Data Integrity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Vendor Management, Security Awareness, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Management, Threat Management, Security Controls, Human Factors (Security), Asset Protection, Cyber Risk, People Management, Due Diligence
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing, Incident Response, Cloud Infrastructure, Capacity Management, Application Security, Security Controls, Network Security, Hardening, Scalability, Emerging Technologies, Identity and Access Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Encryption
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Protocols, Network Architecture, TCP/IP, Web Applications, Computer Networking, Encryption, Network Infrastructure, Innovation, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Incident Response, Security Management, Threat Management, Security Strategy, Event Monitoring, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Attacks, Continuous Monitoring, Enterprise Security, Security Awareness, Cyber Operations, Information Technology Operations, Automation, Systems Integration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Linux, Network Security, Cyber Governance, IT Security Architecture, OSI Models, Incident Management, Incident Response, Security Management, Linux Commands, TCP/IP, Computer Systems, Threat Modeling, Command-Line Interface, Network Protocols, Computer Networking, Cybersecurity, Human Factors (Security), Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Data Security, Network Security, Human Factors (Security), Personally Identifiable Information, Email Security, Wireless Networks, User Accounts
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, AI Security, Endpoint Detection and Response, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Threat Hunting, Microsoft Azure, Cyber Security Assessment, Incident Response, Generative AI, Query Languages
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Threat Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Security Testing, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Software Architecture, API Design, Test Automation, Vulnerability Management, Agentic systems, Systems Design, Model Evaluation, Test Driven Development (TDD), CI/CD, Python Programming, Continuous Deployment, Dependency Analysis, Large Language Modeling, Machine Learning, Performance Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Risk, Risk Management, Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, Information Systems Security, Enterprise Security, Risk Analysis, Threat Detection, Information Assurance, Auditing, Compliance Auditing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks