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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


  • G

    Google Cloud

    Trust and Security with Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Security, Cyber Governance, Data Security, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Infrastructure Security, Google Cloud Platform, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Cloud Services, Public Cloud, Threat Management, Network Security, Data Storage, Threat Detection, Identity and Access Management, Information Privacy, Data Centers

    ★ 4.9 (70) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • N

    Northeastern University

    Healthcare Analytics Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Analytics, Statistical Methods, Patient Safety, Health Systems, Health Care, Patient-centered Care, Statistical Analysis, Patient Evaluation, Performance Measurement, Performance Metric, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Peer Review, Data Collection, Strategic Thinking, Data Management, Systems Thinking

    ★ 4.6 (40) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    CISSP Certified Information Security Professional Exam Guide

    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

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Strategies for Cloud Security Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Risk Management Framework, Cloud Standards, Cyber Risk, Data Security, Cloud Management, Security Management, ISO/IEC 27001, Information Privacy, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls, Google Cloud Platform, Threat Detection

    ★ 4.5 (77) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • W

    Whizlabs

    Microsoft Security, Compliance & Identity Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Zero Trust Network Access, Microsoft Azure, Security Software, Cloud Platforms, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Security, Endpoint Detection and Response, Security Controls, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Identity and Access Management, Enterprise Security, Data Governance, Infrastructure Security, Encryption

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Linux Networking and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Docker (Software), Containerization, Linux, Devops Tools, Network Troubleshooting, Linux Servers, Linux Commands, Ansible, Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Operating System Administration, Network Monitoring, Network Administration, System Configuration, Remote Access Systems, Multi-Factor Authentication, Network Protocols, Network Security, Hardening

    ★ 4.8 (10) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Networking and Security in iOS Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Core Data (Software), Apple iOS, iOS Development, JSON, Objective-C (Programming Language), OAuth, Authentications, Mobile Development, Single Sign-On (SSO), Web Services, Secure Coding, Data Store, Cryptographic Protocols, Application Security, Data Persistence

    ★ 4.5 (255) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • W

    Whizlabs

    Microsoft Copilot: Power Platform & Security Best Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft 365, Collaborative Software, Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, Security Management, AI Integrations, AI Enablement, Threat Detection, Compliance Management, AI Security, Generative AI Agents, Workflow Management, Automation, Incident Response, Generative AI

    ★ 4.2 (13) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    Infosec

    Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, IT Security Architecture, Security Testing, Single Sign-On (SSO), Data Security, Contingency Planning, User Provisioning, Cryptography, Network Security, Application Security, Information Systems Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Asset Protection, Cloud Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Digital Assets, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Incident Response, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management

    ★ 4.7 (97) · Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Network Assurance, Security, and Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Monitoring, Network Security, Firewall, Ansible, Network Performance Management, Network Infrastructure, Network Protocols, Security Controls, Event Monitoring, Puppet (Configuration Management Tool), IT Automation, Chef (Configuration Management Tool), Real Time Data, JSON, Automation, Identity and Access Management, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API)

    ★ 4.7 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Palo Alto Networks

    Palo Alto Networks Network Security Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Zero Trust Network Access, Network Security, Endpoint Security, General Networking, TCP/IP, Network Infrastructure, Firewall, Security Controls, Network Protocols, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Encryption, Network Analysis

    ★ 4.7 (216) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • S

    Starweaver

    Application Security Testing and Debugging

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Debugging, DevSecOps, Security Strategy, Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Testing, Application Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Continuous Monitoring, Software Testing, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Test Automation, Vulnerability Management, Technical Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular data security courses

  • Trust and Security with Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Healthcare Analytics Essentials : Northeastern University
  • CISSP Certified Information Security Professional Exam Guide: Packt
  • Strategies for Cloud Security Risk Management: Google Cloud
  • Microsoft Security, Compliance & Identity Fundamentals: Whizlabs
  • Advanced Linux Networking and Security: Packt
  • Networking and Security in iOS Applications: University of California, Irvine
  • Microsoft Copilot: Power Platform & Security Best Practices: Whizlabs
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP): Infosec
  • Network Assurance, Security, and Automation: Packt

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