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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


  • E

    EDUCBA

    Data Center Security Management with Microsoft System Center

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Incident Management, Data Centers, Computer Security Incident Management, DevSecOps, Continuous Monitoring, System Monitoring, Threat Detection, Infrastructure Security, Microsoft Servers, IT Security Architecture, Information Technology Operations, Security Management, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Data Security, Information Systems Security, Windows Servers, IT Infrastructure, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Testing

    4.9 stars, 54 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (54) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP): Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Data Integrity, Data Management, Cloud Management, Data Loss Prevention, Cloud Storage, Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage, Security Controls, Key Management, Cloud Standards, Cryptography, Identity and Access Management

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Secure Your Data at Rest

    Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Cloud Security, Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Data Storage, Encryption, Cloud Storage, Microsoft SQL Servers, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Database Management, Databases, Data Governance, Key Management, Identity and Access Management, Firewall

    4.5 stars, 15 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (15) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillUp

    Data Privacy and Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Personally Identifiable Information, Cybersecurity, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy, Data Security, Data Loss Prevention, Incident Response, Data Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Management, Data Storage, Data Integrity, Data Ethics, Regulation and Legal Compliance

    4.7 stars, 17 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (17) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Security, Maintenance & Integration with BI Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Data Integrity, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Integration, Power BI, Data Maintenance, Database Administration, Database Management, Microsoft SQL Servers, Data Validation, Relational Databases, Databases, Application Programming Interface (API), Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Data Quality, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Data Security, Systems Integration, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

    4.8 stars, 25 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (25) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Codio

    SQL for Security Specialist

    Skills you'll gain: PostgreSQL, Data Maintenance, Database Administration, Database Architecture and Administration, SQL, Disaster Recovery, Secure Coding, Database Management, Relational Databases, Database Management Systems, Query Languages, Security Controls, Data Access, Data Security, Application Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Threat Management, Threat Detection, Encryption

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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  • I

    ISC2

    Information Technologies and Security in Healthcare Settings

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Health Technology, Health Information Management, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Data Management, Health Care, Health Informatics, Cloud Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Regulatory Compliance, Information Systems Security, Information Privacy, Data Storage Technologies, Information Management, Data Security, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Data Loss Prevention, Information Technology

    5 stars, 7 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 5 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pearson

    (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Encryption, Data Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Data Integrity, Information Systems Security, Key Management, Digital Communications, Algorithms

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidades Anáhuac

    Digital Shield: Cybersecurity for Data and System Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Information Systems Security, Data Security, Malware Protection, Security Controls, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, Network Security, Security Awareness, Security Strategy, Human Factors (Security), Network Protocols

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • W

    Whizlabs

    Azure: Compute, Storage, and Database Security

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Security, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Kubernetes, Data Security, Microsoft SQL Servers, Virtual Machines, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Remote Access Systems, Network Security, Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Storage, Identity and Access Management, Databases, Authentications, Database Management Systems, Containerization, Key Management, Encryption

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Cybersecurity & Data Privacy for Technical Product Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Security Management, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Assessment, Technical Management, Audit Planning, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Risk, Software Development Methodologies, Performance Metric, Business Ethics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Risk Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    CertNexus

    CFR: Security Assessment, Data Collection, and Log Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Computer Security, Analysis, Network Analysis, Auditing, Data Analysis, Linux Commands, Data Collection, Correlation Analysis, Bash (Scripting Language), Windows PowerShell

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Data Center Security Management with Microsoft System Center: EDUCBA
  • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP): Unit 2: Pearson
  • Secure Your Data at Rest: Microsoft
  • Data Privacy and Protection: SkillUp
  • Security, Maintenance & Integration with BI Tools: Microsoft
  • SQL for Security Specialist: Codio
  • Information Technologies and Security in Healthcare Settings: ISC2
  • (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Unit 2: Pearson
  • Digital Shield: Cybersecurity for Data and System Protection: Universidades Anáhuac
  • Azure: Compute, Storage, and Database Security: Whizlabs

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