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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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    IBM

    Introduction to Mobile App Development

    Skills you'll gain: Mobile Development, Mobile Development Tools, iOS Development, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Apple iOS, Android Studio, Computer Programming Tools, Application Development, Swift Programming, Test Tools, React Native, Apple Xcode, Application Frameworks, Cross Platform Development, Software Testing, Cloud Hosting, Data Management

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    204 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Portfolio Managers: Smarter Asset Allocation

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Responsible AI, Asset Management, Portfolio Risk, AI Enablement, Investment Management, Generative AI, AI Personalization, Financial Services, Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Continuous Monitoring, Real Time Data, Correlation Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Indian School of Business

    Advanced Trading Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Trading, Accruals, Securities Trading, Performance Measurement, Technical Analysis, Market Trend, Portfolio Management, Portfolio Risk, Investment Management, Backlogs, Risk Analysis, Equities, Financial Analysis

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    533 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Intermediate PostgreSQL

    Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, PostgreSQL, SQL, Database Management, Database Design, Relational Databases, Query Languages, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export, Data Integrity, Text Mining, Transaction Processing

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    337 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Sydney

    Blockchain Scalability and its Foundations in Distributed Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Distributed Computing, Security Engineering, Network Security, Scalability, Cryptography, Data Integrity, Transaction Processing, Algorithms

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    120 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IE Business School

    Intelligence Tools for the Digital Age

    Skills you'll gain: Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Competitive Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Analysis, Business Intelligence, Digital Transformation, Timelines, Decision Making, Trend Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Strategy, Complex Problem Solving, International Relations, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Forecasting, Artificial Intelligence

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    679 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    Windows OS Forensics

    Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Digital Forensics, Microsoft Windows, File Management, Operating Systems, Data Structures, Data Validation, Data Storage

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    80 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Corporate Finance Institute

    Power Query Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Data Transformation, Extract, Transform, Load, Consolidation, Microsoft Excel, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Data Integration, Data Import/Export, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Validation, Automation

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    77 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Howard University

    Foundations of Information Systems for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Business Software, Information Systems, Business Systems, Business Technologies, Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Enterprise Resource Planning, E-Commerce, Systems Analysis, Computer Hardware, Data Warehousing, Disaster Recovery, Networking Hardware, Business Ethics, Operating Systems, Business Process Management, Customer Relationship Management, Security Management, Business-To-Consumer, Data Security

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    63 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Exploitation and Penetration Testing with Metasploit

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Network Security, Vulnerability, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Information Systems Security, Data Persistence, Virtual Machines

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    19 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Toronto

    Learn to Program: Crafting Quality Code

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Test Automation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unit Testing, Python Programming, Program Development, Algorithms, Test Case, Software Testing, Debugging, Computational Thinking

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    730 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    The Complete Ethical Hacking Bootcamp: Beginner To Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Metasploit, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Linux, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Command-Line Interface, Exploitation techniques, Scripting, Vulnerability Assessments, Brute-force attacks, General Networking, Python Programming, Web Applications, Cybersecurity, Data Ethics, Firewall, Network Security, Wireless Networks, System Configuration

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    46 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Introduction to Mobile App Development: IBM
  • GenAI for Portfolio Managers: Smarter Asset Allocation: Coursera
  • Advanced Trading Algorithms: Indian School of Business
  • Intermediate PostgreSQL: University of Michigan
  • Blockchain Scalability and its Foundations in Distributed Systems: The University of Sydney
  • Intelligence Tools for the Digital Age : IE Business School
  • Windows OS Forensics: Infosec
  • Power Query Fundamentals: Corporate Finance Institute
  • Foundations of Information Systems for Business: Howard University
  • Exploitation and Penetration Testing with Metasploit: IBM

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