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.

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Intune (Mobile Device Management Software), Endpoint Security, Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls, Microsoft Windows, Enterprise Security, Mobile Security, Endpoint Detection and Response, Operating System Administration, Security Management, Android (Operating System), Patch Management, Microsoft Azure, System Monitoring, Vulnerability Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Apple iOS, Remote Access Systems, Configuration Management, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Mobile Security, Network Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Network Monitoring, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, TCP/IP, Network Analysis, Network Protocols, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Wireless Networks, Splunk, Information Privacy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Modeling, Security Strategy, Security Awareness, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Engineering, IT Security Architecture, Zero Trust Network Access, Threat Management, Security Architecture Review, Human Factors (Security), Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Security Controls, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Enterprise Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Centers, Network Security, Network Administration, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Network Troubleshooting, Virtual Machines, Network Monitoring, Wide Area Networks, Virtualization, Wireless Networks, Firewall, Event Monitoring, Cloud Infrastructure, Hardening, Virtual Networking, Network Infrastructure, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), General Networking, TCP/IP, Cloud Computing
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: File Management, Firewall, Linux Administration, Ubuntu, Hardening, File Systems, OS Process Management, Linux, Authentications, Zero Trust Network Access, Linux Servers, Remote Access Systems, Data Security, Authorization (Computing), User Accounts, Network Security, Linux Commands, User Provisioning, Operating System Administration, IT Security Architecture
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Contingency Planning, Business Continuity Planning, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Incident Response, Disaster Recovery, Data Centers, Incident Management, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Security, Configuration Management, Change Control, Digital Forensics, Scenario Testing
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Tableau Software, Plot (Graphics), Dashboard Creation, Data Mapping, Graphing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, Continuous Monitoring, Digital Forensics, Public Key Infrastructure, Security Management, Business Continuity Planning, Cryptography, Endpoint Security, Disaster Recovery, Computer Security Incident Management, Encryption, Incident Management, Network Security, Authentications, Mobile Security, OSI Models, Security Controls, Security Strategy, Risk Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Incident Response, IT Security Architecture, Incident Management, Security Architecture Review, Application Security, Identity and Access Management, Security Testing, Continuous Monitoring, Information Systems Security, Network Security, Security Strategy, Systems Architecture, Security Management, Security Engineering, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Awareness, Risk Management Framework, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Architecture
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Data Loss Prevention, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Security, Threat Management, Security Controls, Google Cloud Platform, Data Security, Security Management, Vulnerability Management, Threat Detection, Malware Protection, Infrastructure Security, Continuous Monitoring, Cloud API, IT Automation, Event Monitoring, Identity and Access Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Malware Protection, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Incident Management, Threat Detection, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Wireless Networks, Data Integrity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Threat Management, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Network Security, Identity and Access Management, Cybersecurity, Disaster Recovery, IT Security Architecture, Cryptography, OSI Models, Application Security, Cyber Security Policies, Infrastructure Security, Network Administration, Secure Coding, Personally Identifiable Information, Encryption, Security Testing, Information Technology, Software Development Tools
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months