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: Operating System Administration, Cloud Computing, Linux, Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Operating Systems, Windows Servers, Microsoft Windows, File Systems, Systems Administration, Mac OS, Command-Line Interface, Virtual Machines, Firewall, Virtualization, Knowledge of Apple Software, File Management, User Accounts
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Servers, Linux Commands, Scripting, Data Integrity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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 Configuration, System Monitoring, Continuous Monitoring, Remote Access Systems, Configuration Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux, Shell Script, Linux Commands, Firewall, Systems Administration, Disaster Recovery, Unix Shell, Operating System Administration, Network Administration, Bash (Scripting Language), File Systems, Scripting, Network Troubleshooting, Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, Network Security, Scripting Languages, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), System Support
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, Large Language Modeling, Generative Model Architectures, Prompt Patterns, IT Security Architecture, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Strategy, Security Management, Cyber Attacks, Cloud Security, Security Awareness, Enterprise Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Security Management, Compliance Management, Risk Appetite, Risk Analysis, Compliance Training, Risk Mitigation, Risk Management Framework, Business Risk Management, Cyber Governance, Regulatory Compliance, Data Security, Compliance Auditing, Security Testing, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Governance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Continuous Monitoring, Law, Regulation, and Compliance
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: Authentications, Incident Response, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Security Controls, Cryptography, Malware Protection, Cryptographic Protocols, Threat Modeling, Endpoint Security, Key Management, Authorization (Computing), Public Key Infrastructure, Security Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Risk Management, Network Security, Application Security, Asset Management, Cloud Security, OSI Models
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Application Security, Secure Coding, Authentications, OAuth, Software Testing, Software Development Life Cycle, Unit Testing, Security Testing, Unified Modeling Language, Application Design, Authorization (Computing), Single Sign-On (SSO), Security Software, Software Development, Data Validation, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Security Strategy, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Model Training, Threat Modeling, Machine Learning Methods, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months