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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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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Industrial IoT Markets and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Real-Time Operating Systems, General Networking, Wireless Networks, Information Systems Security, Application Security, Petroleum Industry, Automation, Network Protocols, Emerging Technologies, Cloud Platforms, Embedded Systems, Market Analysis, Interviewing Skills, Software-Defined Networking, Workforce Development, Platform As A Service (PaaS)

    Build toward a degree

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    614 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Internet History, Technology, and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Protocols, Network Architecture, TCP/IP, Web Applications, Computer Networking, Encryption, Network Infrastructure, Innovation, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Managing Security in Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Google Cloud Platform, Security Controls, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Firewall, Network Security, Data Access, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authorization (Computing), Single Sign-On (SSO), Authentications, User Accounts, Load Balancing, Encryption

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Advanced Blazor – Security, Payments & Deployment

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Applications, Application Deployment, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud API, Authentications, Payment Systems, Authorization (Computing), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), UI Components, Identity and Access Management, Email Automation, Database Management, Transaction Processing, User Interface (UI), Data Validation

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Windows Server Management and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Windows Servers, Authorization (Computing), Microsoft Windows, Authentications, Operating System Administration, User Accounts, Group Policy, Microsoft Servers, Security Controls, Enterprise Security, Active Directory, Identity and Access Management, Servers, Computer Security, System Configuration, Encryption

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    668 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillUp

    Data Integration, Data Storage, & Data Migration

    Skills you'll gain: Data Migration, Cloud Storage, Data Management, Data Integration, Data Storage, Data Infrastructure, Data Architecture, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Security, Data Pipelines, Disaster Recovery

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Essentials for Forensics

    Skills you'll gain: Mobile Security, Anomaly Detection, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection, Investigation, Cyber Attacks, File Systems, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Fraud detection, Mobile Development, Cybersecurity, Applied Machine Learning, Malware Protection, Cyber Security Policies, Apple iOS, Threat Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Security

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

    Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Management, IT Management, Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Risk Management Framework, Security Controls, Cyber Risk, Security Awareness, Disaster Recovery

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    Data Analytics and Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Application, Database Systems, Database Management, Databases, Big Data, Machine Learning Algorithms, NoSQL, SQL, Database Management Systems, MySQL, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Database Theory, Data Analysis, Apache Hadoop, Exploratory Data Analysis, Transaction Processing, Apache Kafka

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    76 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Azure Security Tools Specialization

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Security Testing, Data Management, Records Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Authentications, Firewall, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, System Testing, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Authorization (Computing), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Cloud Computing, Data Governance, Active Directory, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, LLM Application

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    43 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Codio

    Software Security for Web Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), OAuth, Data Validation, Authentications, Back-End Web Development, Security Testing, Secure Coding, Web Applications, Authorization (Computing), Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Attacks, Threat Modeling, Software Testing, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Data Integrity, Server Side, Security Strategy

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Linux Server Management and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Servers, Operating System Administration, User Accounts, Linux Commands, User Provisioning, Systems Administration, System Configuration, Hardening, Security Controls, Authorization (Computing), Computer Security, Network Administration, Authentications

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Industrial IoT Markets and Security: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Internet History, Technology, and Security: University of Michigan
  • Managing Security in Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Advanced Blazor – Security, Payments & Deployment: Packt
  • Windows Server Management and Security: University of Colorado System
  • Data Integration, Data Storage, & Data Migration: SkillUp
  • Cyber Security: Essentials for Forensics: Macquarie University
  • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM): Packt
  • Data Analytics and Big Data: Illinois Tech
  • Microsoft Azure Security Tools Specialization: Microsoft

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