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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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    Infosec

    Writing Secure Code in C++

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Computer Programming Tools, C and C++, Application Security, System Programming, C++ (Programming Language), C (Programming Language), Software Development Tools, Exploit development, Debugging, Interoperability, Unix, Embedded Systems, Vulnerability Assessments, Unix Commands, File I/O, Operating Systems, Data Security, Linux, Microsoft Windows

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    33 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Infosec

    NIST CSF

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Risk, Risk Management Framework, Cybersecurity, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Management, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Controls, Vulnerability Assessments, Stakeholder Communications, Continuous Improvement Process, Asset Management

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    151 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Advanced Cybersecurity Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Mobile Security, Cybersecurity, Brute-force attacks, Network Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Web Applications, Wireless Networks, Encryption, Network Protocols

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Supply Chain Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Demand Planning, Forecasting, Supply Chain Planning, Sales Management, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Supply Chain Management, Planning, Estimation, Trend Analysis, Decision Making, Performance Measurement, Microsoft Excel

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    3K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Network Systems: Principles in Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Services, OSI Models, Network Architecture, Network Security, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing Architecture, TCP/IP, Virtual Networking, Software-Defined Networking, Network Protocols, General Networking, Wide Area Networks, Network Routers, Network Troubleshooting, Linux, Kubernetes, Network Infrastructure, Network Switches, Terraform

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    105 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Software Engineering: Modeling Software Systems using UML

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Analysis, Unified Modeling Language, Object Oriented Design, Functional Requirement, Data Modeling, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Systems Development Life Cycle, System Requirements, Diagram Design, Software Development, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Model Evaluation, Project Planning, Project Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    358 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Encryption and Decryption using C++

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Application Development, Security Engineering, Application Security, C++ (Programming Language)

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    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Mathematics for Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Computational Logic, Engineering Calculations, Trigonometry, Linear Algebra, Engineering Analysis, Logical Reasoning, Deductive Reasoning, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Calculus, Analytical Skills, Bayesian Statistics, Differential Equations, Programming Principles, Statistical Inference, Theoretical Computer Science, Numerical Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, Applied Mathematics

    4.6
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    191 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Cyber Secure Coder (CSC-110)

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Security Engineering, Cybersecurity, Security Requirements Analysis, Security Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Code Review, Software Design, Encryption, Vulnerability Management, Data Security, Cryptography, Continuous Monitoring, Authentications, Development Testing, System Monitoring, Authorization (Computing)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Payroll and Tax Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Payroll, Payroll Reporting, Payroll Processing, Payroll Administration, Payroll Tax, Labor Law, Labor Compliance, Income Tax, Compensation and Benefits, Tax Compliance, Benefits Administration, Employee Onboarding

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    145 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of London

    Web Application Development with JavaScript and MongoDB

    Skills you'll gain: User Accounts, MongoDB, Full-Stack Web Development, Command-Line Interface, Web Applications, Web Development, Javascript, Database Systems, Data Access, Data Validation, Application Frameworks

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    615 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Finanzas corporativas

    Skills you'll gain: Business Valuation, Fixed Asset, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Management, Corporate Finance, Capital Budgeting, Business Mathematics, Finance, Performance Measurement, Financial Data, Project Finance, Financial Analysis, Investment Management, Portfolio Management, Budgeting, Financial Modeling, Balance Sheet, Financial Policy, Capital Markets, Microsoft Excel

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Writing Secure Code in C++: Infosec
  • NIST CSF: Infosec
  • Advanced Cybersecurity Techniques: Johns Hopkins University
  • Supply Chain Planning: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Network Systems: Principles in Practice: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Software Engineering: Modeling Software Systems using UML: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Encryption and Decryption using C++: Coursera
  • Mathematics for Engineering: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Cyber Secure Coder (CSC-110) : Packt
  • Payroll and Tax Fundamentals: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

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