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: Linux Administration, Linux, User Accounts, Authentications, Virtual Machines, Virtualization, Operating System Administration, Security Controls, System Configuration, Command-Line Interface, Configuration Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

CertNexus
Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Human Factors (Security), Secure Coding, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Vulnerability, Computer Security, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Data Security, Security Strategy, Security Controls, Cyber Security Strategy, Application Design, Computer Programming, Design, Python Programming, Javascript, Design Strategies, JavaScript Frameworks, Node.JS
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity and Access Management, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cloud Computing, Network Security, Data Security, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Security, Cloud Services, Encryption, Firewall, Virtual Networking, Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), AI Security, Responsible AI, API Testing, Penetration Testing, OpenAI, OpenAI API, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Scanning, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Financial Regulation, Financial Regulations, Bank Regulations, FinTech, Financial Services, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Mobile Banking, Regulatory Requirements, Fraud detection, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Insurance, Blockchain, Digital Forensics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Continuous Monitoring, Security Management, Security Strategy, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Risk, Threat Management, Cyber Security Strategy, System Monitoring, Cloud Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Requirements Analysis, Security Controls, Cyber Security Assessment, Incident Response, Risk Analysis, Cloud Standards, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Cloud Security, Application Security, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Applications, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Development, Identity and Access Management, Data Integrity, Secure Coding, Private Cloud, Security Awareness, Data Centers, Data Management, Personally Identifiable Information, IT Security Architecture, Security Controls, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Service Level
Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Risk Management Framework, Key Management, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Data Storage, USB, Blockchain, Computer Hardware
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Threat Modeling, Machine Learning Methods
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Application Security, OAuth, Data Validation, Authentications, Security Testing, Secure Coding, Web Applications, Authorization (Computing), Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Attacks, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Server Side, Security Strategy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Administration, Network Security, Remote Access Systems, Software-Defined Networking, Computer Networking, Network Routing, TCP/IP, Local Area Networks, Wireless Networks, Network Architecture, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Protocols, IT Automation, Hardware Troubleshooting, Automation, Scripting
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Threat Detection, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), IT Automation, Automation, Event Monitoring, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Continuous Monitoring, System Monitoring, Anomaly Detection, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Data Analysis Software, Risk Management Framework
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks