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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


  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    The Data Scientist’s Toolbox

    Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Version Control, Data Science, R (Software), Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Software Versioning, Data Literacy, General Science and Research, Data Analysis, R Programming, Development Environment, Statistical Reporting, Software Installation

    ★ 4.6 (34K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Packt

    Advanced Risk Management, Security Controls & Monitoring

    Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, NIST 800-53, Authorization (Computing), Risk Management Framework, Change Control, Federal Information Security Management Act, Cyber Risk, Security Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, Configuration Management, System Monitoring, Security Requirements Analysis, System Implementation, Change Requests, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Testing, Risk Mitigation, Document Management

    ★ 4.8 (12) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Packt

    Data Storytelling for Data Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Storytelling, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Data Visualization Software, Presentations, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Persuasive Communication, Driving engagement

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    SC-200 Microsoft Security Operations Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Hunting, Endpoint Detection and Response, Threat Detection, Incident Response, Cloud Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Computer Security Incident Management, Microsoft Azure, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Endpoint Security, Azure Active Directory, Incident Management, Security Controls, Multi-Cloud, Anomaly Detection, Email Security, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Automation, Query Languages

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Essentials for Governance, Risk & Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Cyber Governance, Incident Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Security Policies, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Threat Management, Cyber Risk, Event Monitoring, Security Strategy, Cyber Attacks, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Governance, Compliance Management, Cyber Operations, Risk Management, Risk Control

    ★ 4.6 (18) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Packt

    Advanced Network Services, Security, and Programmability

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Wireless Networks, Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Ansible, Network Administration, Software-Defined Networking, Network Planning And Design, Local Area Networks, Network Protocols, System Configuration, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Remote Access Systems, Terraform, Configuration Management, Authentications

    ★ 5 (6) · Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Dell

    Dell Technologies Networking & Security Technical Support

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies, Networking Hardware, Threat Detection, Technical Support, Network Security, General Networking, Computer Networking, Network Architecture, Network Administration, Network Protocols

    ★ 4.7 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Google Cloud

    Networking in Google Cloud: Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Firewall, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Identity and Access Management, Proxy Servers, Network Administration, Threat Detection, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Security Policies

    ★ 4.5 (8) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    LearnQuest

    Security Administration with Cisco Defense Orchestrator

    Skills you'll gain: General Networking, IT Security Architecture, Network Architecture, TCP/IP, OSI Models, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Networking Hardware, Information Technology, Network Security, Threat Detection, Network Routers, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Cyber Attacks, Network Switches, Diagram Design, Cyber Security Strategy, Firewall, Security Software

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Coursera

    SonarQube Mastery: Continuous Code Inspection & Security

    Skills you'll gain: SonarQube, Continuous Integration, Code Coverage, Code Review, Vulnerability, Security Testing, CI/CD, Secure Coding, Application Security, Continuous Delivery, Vulnerability Assessments, Software Quality Assurance, Maintainability, Vulnerability Management, Development Environment, Software Installation, Security Management, Data Integration, Quality Improvement, Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    How To Visualize Your Data Using Microsoft Powerpoint

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Microsoft PowerPoint, Data Visualization, Video Editing

    ★ 4.6 (311) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    Packt

    Network Security, Automation, and Exam Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Ansible, Network Infrastructure, General Networking, IT Automation, Security Controls, Wireless Networks, Identity and Access Management, Cryptographic Protocols, Authorization (Computing), Scripting, Authentications, Automation, Scripting Languages, Encryption, Data Modeling

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular data security courses

  • The Data Scientist’s Toolbox: Johns Hopkins University
  • Advanced Risk Management, Security Controls & Monitoring: Packt
  • Data Storytelling for Data Professionals: Packt
  • SC-200 Microsoft Security Operations Analyst: Packt
  • Cyber Security: Essentials for Governance, Risk & Compliance: Macquarie University
  • Advanced Network Services, Security, and Programmability: Packt
  • Dell Technologies Networking & Security Technical Support: Dell
  • Networking in Google Cloud: Network Security: Google Cloud
  • Security Administration with Cisco Defense Orchestrator: LearnQuest
  • SonarQube Mastery: Continuous Code Inspection & Security: Coursera

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