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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


  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Managing Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Administration, Security Management, Firewall, Cyber Attacks, Network Monitoring, Cybersecurity, General Networking, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Protocols, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Wireless Networks, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Security, System Monitoring, Continuous Monitoring, TCP/IP, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cloud Computing, Threat Detection

    4.8 stars, 239 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (239) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Analysis and Visualization of Data with Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Power BI, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Advanced Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Data Sharing

    4.7 stars, 32 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (32) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Cryptography, Network Security, and Application Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cloud Security, Cyber Attacks, Information Systems Security, Application Security, OSI Models, Cryptography, Data Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Network Administration, Endpoint Security, General Networking, Malware Protection, Cloud Computing, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Public Key Infrastructure, Data Integrity

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Finding, Sorting, & Filtering Data in Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Microsoft Office

    4.7 stars, 523 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.7 (523) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    AI for Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Anomaly Detection, AI Security, Fraud detection, Model Evaluation, Malware Protection, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Feature Engineering, Network Analysis, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Strategy, Classification Algorithms, Email Security, Network Security, Jupyter, Authentications, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence

    4.3 stars, 139 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.3 (139) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Security, Governance & DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Azure DevOps, Azure DevOps Pipelines, Microsoft Power Platform, Enterprise Architecture, Power BI, Data Architecture, Enterprise Application Management, Git (Version Control System), Application Deployment, Continuous Deployment, Capacity Management, Version Control, Solution Delivery, Solution Architecture, Data Management, Data Pipelines, Process Validation, Data Security, Data Integrity

    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Security Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Incident Response, Incident Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Vulnerability Management, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Assessment, Risk Mitigation, Security Management, Security Strategy, Digital Forensics

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • F

    Fortinet, Inc.

    Fortinet Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Network Support, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting, Network Routing, Network Security, Routing Protocols, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Authentications, Event Monitoring, Network Monitoring, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Technical Support and Services, Remote Access Systems, Network Administration, Security Engineering, Application Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Security, Cyber Security Strategy

    4.6 stars, 163 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (163) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Google Workspace Security

    Skills you'll gain: Gmail, Email Security, Google Workspace, Mobile Security, Security Management, Cloud Security, Application Security, Data Security, Security Controls, OAuth, Endpoint Security, Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Data Loss Prevention, Multi-Factor Authentication

    4.7 stars, 813 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (813) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Data Analysis and Visualization with Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Data Storytelling, Advanced Analytics, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Statistical Visualization, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Business Intelligence, Descriptive Statistics

    4.7 stars, 1.1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Security in Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, Data Loss Prevention, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Prompt Engineering, Kubernetes, Prompt Engineering Tools, Cloud Security, Containerization, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Prompt Patterns, OAuth, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Storage, Cloud Services, Security Controls, Threat Management, Application Security, Data Security

    4.7 stars, 50K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (50K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, Secure Coding, Cryptography, Application Security, Security Testing, IT Security Architecture, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Risk, Encryption, Network Security, AI Integrations, DevOps, Cybersecurity, CI/CD, Security Awareness, Cloud Security, Software Development, Security Controls, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Software Architecture

    4.7 stars, 43 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (43) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular data security courses

  • Managing Network Security: Kennesaw State University
  • Analysis and Visualization of Data with Power BI: Microsoft
  • Cryptography, Network Security, and Application Security: Packt
  • Finding, Sorting, & Filtering Data in Microsoft Excel: Coursera
  • AI for Cybersecurity: Johns Hopkins University
  • Security, Governance & DevOps: Microsoft
  • Security Operations: Packt
  • Fortinet Network Security: Fortinet, Inc.
  • Google Workspace Security: Google Cloud
  • Data Analysis and Visualization with Power BI: Microsoft

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