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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


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    LearnQuest

    Teradata: Improving Analysis and Storage

    Skills you'll gain: Teradata SQL, SQL, Data Store, Database Design, Database Management, Relational Databases, Query Languages, Data Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Software Engineering: Implementation and Testing

    Skills you'll gain: White-Box Testing, Acceptance Testing, Software Development Methodologies, Configuration Management, Debugging, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Testing, Software Development, Software Engineering, Unified Modeling Language, System Testing, Integration Testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Unit Testing, Secure Coding, Test Case, Requirements Analysis, Waterfall Methodology, Agile Methodology, Project Management

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    132 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    IBM COBOL Basics

    Skills you'll gain: COBOL (Programming Language), File I/O, IBM Cloud, Mainframe Computing, Programming Principles, Mainframe Technologies, Procedure Development, Program Development, Data Structures, Debugging, Editing

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    130 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    Exam Prep MLS-C01: AWS Certified Specialty Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Kinesis, Model Evaluation, AWS SageMaker, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Collection, Amazon Redshift, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Image Analysis, Reinforcement Learning, Amazon Web Services, Model Deployment, Data Preprocessing, Scalability, Classification Algorithms, Forecasting, Feature Engineering, Algorithms, Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Modeling

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    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    42 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Dartmouth College

    C Programming: Pointers and Memory Management - 4

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Embedded Systems, Software Visualization, Computer Engineering, Embedded Software, System Programming, Computer Science, Computer Programming, Operating Systems, Data Structures, Linux

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Networking Fundamentals and Protocols

    Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware, OSI Models, Network Architecture, Network Protocols, Network Security, TCP/IP, Computer Networking, Local Area Networks, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Wireless Networks, Network Routing, Wide Area Networks, Network Switches, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Firewall

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Datastore: Qwik Start

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Data Store, Cloud Storage, Data Storage, Data Access, Data Management

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Create a Database with the Modeling Tool in MySQL Workbench

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL Workbench, Database Design, MySQL, Relational Databases, Database Management, Databases, Database Management Systems, SQL, Data Modeling, Data Import/Export

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    62 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Google Cloud

    Google Workspace User and Resource Management

    Skills you'll gain: User Provisioning, Google Workspace, User Accounts, Identity and Access Management, Document Management, Configuration Management, Security Controls

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    46 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Advanced Requirements Management & Solution Evaluation

    Skills you'll gain: Backlogs, Requirements Management, Business Requirements, Performance Measurement, Business Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Solution Delivery, Project Performance, Data Mining, Jira (Software), Process Improvement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analysis, Prioritization, Change Management, Stakeholder Management

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    INSEAD

    Introduction to Blockchain for Global Commerce

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Digital Assets, Financial Inclusion, FinTech, Emerging Technologies, E-Commerce, Cryptography, Distributed Computing, Payment Systems, Financial Services, Cryptographic Protocols, Network Security, Process Design, Data Integrity, Computer Security, Transaction Processing, Scalability, Contract Management, Governance

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Identity and Access Management (IAM)

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Authentications, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), User Provisioning, OAuth, User Accounts, Security Controls, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authorization (Computing), Single Sign-On (SSO), Cryptographic Protocols

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Teradata: Improving Analysis and Storage: LearnQuest
  • Software Engineering: Implementation and Testing: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • IBM COBOL Basics: IBM
  • Exam Prep MLS-C01: AWS Certified Specialty Machine Learning: Whizlabs
  • C Programming: Pointers and Memory Management - 4: Dartmouth College
  • Networking Fundamentals and Protocols: Packt
  • Datastore: Qwik Start: Google Cloud
  • Create a Database with the Modeling Tool in MySQL Workbench: Coursera
  • Google Workspace User and Resource Management: Google Cloud
  • Advanced Requirements Management & Solution Evaluation: Starweaver

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