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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.


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Popular Data Security Courses and Certifications


  • C

    Coursera

    Web Application Security Testing with OWASP ZAP

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Vulnerability Scanning, Proxy Servers, Security Testing, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Brute-force attacks, Web Scraping

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    290 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    M

    Microsoft

    Data Visualization Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Power BI, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Dashboard, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Intelligence, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Histogram

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    103 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Packt

    Advanced Risk Management, Security Controls & Monitoring

    Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, NIST 800-53, Authorization (Computing), Risk Management Framework, Change Control, Cyber Risk, Security Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, Configuration Management, Threat Management, System Monitoring, Security Requirements Analysis, System Implementation, Security Strategy, Cyber Security Assessment, Risk Mitigation, Document Management, Systems Development Life Cycle

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    L

    LearnQuest

    Advanced Techniques for Implementing Security Services

    Skills you'll gain: Remote Access Systems, Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Data Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Vulnerability Management, Security Strategy, Incident Response, End User Training and Support, Human Factors (Security), Security Awareness

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Packt

    Network Security, Automation, and Exam Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Administration, Infrastructure Security, Ansible, Firewall, Security Controls, Wireless Networks, Network Monitoring, Computer Networking, Identity and Access Management, Network Protocols, Authorization (Computing), Scripting, Authentications, Automation, Test Planning, Encryption, Data Modeling

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    G

    Google

    Analitik Data Google

    Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Cleansing, Data Storytelling, Rmarkdown, Data Visualization, Data Ethics, Data Literacy, Ggplot2, Data Validation, Spreadsheet Software, Tableau Software, Analytical Skills, Data Visualization Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Dashboard, Data Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Data Integrity, Database Management, Case Studies

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.3K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: New
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    G

    Google Cloud

    Security Command Center Enterprise 시작하기

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Threat Management, Vulnerability Management, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Strategy, Multi-Cloud, Google Cloud Platform, Enterprise Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Computer Security Incident Management, Risk Management Framework

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Risk Management for Cyber Security Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Risk, Risk Management, Threat Management, IT Management, Security Controls, Security Management, Business Risk Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Threat Modeling, Cyber Security Policies, Information Assurance, Data Security, Technical Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Business Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    J

    Johns Hopkins University

    The Data Scientist’s Toolbox

    Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Version Control, Data Science, R (Software), GitHub, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Programming, Exploratory Data Analysis, Software Installation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    34K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Colorado System

    Clinical Data Models and Data Quality Assessments

    Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Data Modeling, Clinical Data Management, Database Design, Data Warehousing, Data Quality, Data Transformation, Data Integration, Health Informatics, Relational Databases, SQL

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    66 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    L

    LearnQuest

    Security Administration with Cisco Defense Orchestrator

    Skills you'll gain: General Networking, Network Architecture, Cybersecurity, Computer Networking, Network Security, Threat Detection, Network Routers, Security Controls, Cyber Attacks, Network Switches, Diagram Design, Firewall, Security Strategy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Gemini for Security Engineers - Español

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Cloud Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, AI Security, Cloud Security, Generative AI, Security Controls, System Configuration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Web Application Security Testing with OWASP ZAP: Coursera
  • Data Visualization Fundamentals: Microsoft
  • Advanced Risk Management, Security Controls & Monitoring: Packt
  • Advanced Techniques for Implementing Security Services: LearnQuest
  • Network Security, Automation, and Exam Preparation: Packt
  • Analitik Data Google: Google
  • Security Command Center Enterprise 시작하기: Google Cloud
  • Risk Management for Cyber Security Managers: Packt
  • The Data Scientist’s Toolbox: Johns Hopkins University
  • Clinical Data Models and Data Quality Assessments: University of Colorado System

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