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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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    University at Buffalo

    Cyber Security in Manufacturing

    Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, Incident Response, Vulnerability Assessments, Software Development Life Cycle, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Assessment, Information Assurance, Network Security, Risk Management Framework, Cloud Security, Authentications

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    660 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Beginning Security

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Application Security, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Web Applications, Threat Detection, Security Awareness, Vulnerability Management, Encryption, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), PHP (Scripting Language)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    Introduction to Privacy - Part 3

    Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Information Assurance, Security Strategy, Incident Response, Incident Management, Data Management, Auditing, Continuous Improvement Process, Business Metrics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Queen Mary University of London

    Cloud Computing Law: Data Protection and Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cloud Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Information Privacy, Cybersecurity, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Data Governance, Regulatory Requirements, Risk Management Framework

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    76 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    Best Practices for Ethical Data Handling

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Sharing, Personally Identifiable Information, Clinical Research Ethics, Medical Privacy, Data Management, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Healthcare Ethics, Clinical Research, Data Security, Data Governance, Information Privacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Health Information Management, Informed Consent

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Encryption, Data Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Data Integrity, Information Systems Security, Key Management, Network Security, Information Privacy, Authentications, Digital Communications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Google Cloud

    Google Workspace Data Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Data Loss Prevention, Gmail, Google Workspace, Information Management, Data Management, Data Security, Document Management, Records Management, Data Storage, Data Access, Data Import/Export, Email Security, System Configuration

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    671 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Cloud Security, Resiliency, and Vulnerability Management

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Endpoint Security, Vulnerability Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Attacks, Zero Trust Network Access, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cloud Deployment, Infrastructure Security, Mobile Security, Security Controls, Disaster Recovery

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    28DIGITAL

    Security and Privacy for Big Data - Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Data Governance, Data Ethics, Data Integrity, Vulnerability Assessments, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Big Data, Cryptography

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    262 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Protecting Data, Logging, and Monitoring in AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Key Management, Encryption, Amazon CloudWatch, Amazon Web Services, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud Security, Event Monitoring, Continuous Monitoring, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Data Security, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), System Monitoring, Amazon S3, Incident Response

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Cybersecurity Prevention and Detection: Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Data Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Email Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Data Loss Prevention, Threat Detection, Information Privacy, Event Monitoring, Incident Response, Automation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    University of Colorado System

    Cyber Threats and Attack Vectors

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Authentications, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Security Awareness, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Computing, Data Security, Identity and Access Management, Human Factors (Security), Software As A Service

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    675 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Cyber Security in Manufacturing : University at Buffalo
  • Beginning Security: Packt
  • Introduction to Privacy - Part 3: Infosec
  • Cloud Computing Law: Data Protection and Cybersecurity: Queen Mary University of London
  • Best Practices for Ethical Data Handling: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
  • (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Unit 2: Pearson
  • Google Workspace Data Governance: Google Cloud
  • Cloud Security, Resiliency, and Vulnerability Management: Packt
  • Security and Privacy for Big Data - Part 2: 28DIGITAL
  • Protecting Data, Logging, and Monitoring in AWS: Packt

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