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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


  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Cybersecurity for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Data Ethics, Computer Security, Authentications, Cryptography, Information Assurance, Cyber Security Policies, Authorization (Computing), Security Software, Security Controls, Cyber Security Assessment, Information Privacy, Encryption, Data Access, Security Awareness, Risk Analysis, Problem Solving, Communication

    3.5 stars, 31 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.5 (31) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • C

    Coursera

    Data Management with Azure: Implement Compliance Controls

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft SQL Servers, Data Security, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Security, Databases, Database Management, Data Management, Data Access, Database Administration, Security Controls, Authorization (Computing), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • M

    Minnesota State University, Mankato

    Everyday Cybersecurity: Protecting People, Data & Business

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Payment Processing, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Incident Management, Payment Systems, Credit/Debit Card Processing, Security Management, Merchant Services, Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, Data Security, Network Security, Computer Security, Malware Protection, Multi-Factor Authentication, Email Security

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    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
    Preview
  • 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
  • P

    Packt

    Foundations of Industrial IoT Devices, Data Flow, & Security

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Control Systems, Cybersecurity, Firewall, Cyber Security Strategy, Interoperability, Network Security, Dataflow, IT Security Architecture, Process Control, Network Protocols, Enterprise Resource Planning, Systems Integration, Automation, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Cloud-Based Integration, Software Systems, Security Management, Data Integration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Pearson

    CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor: Unit 5

    Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Information Assurance, Security Controls, Data Integrity, Identity and Access Management, Network Security, IT Security Architecture, Authentications, Cybersecurity, Authorization (Computing), Infrastructure Security, Enterprise Security, User Provisioning

    4.5 stars, 8 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (8) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Security & Compliance: Crypto, Risk, and Response

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Strategy, Cloud Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Cybersecurity, Incident Management, Cyber Governance, Cryptography, Public Key Infrastructure, Key Management, Network Security, Risk Management Framework, Authentications, Encryption, Digital Forensics, Risk Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Provision Secure Cloud Data Infrastructure

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, Cloud Security, Data Integrity, Data Infrastructure, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Security, Infrastructure Security, Encryption, Private Cloud, Security Controls, Network Security, Cloud Storage, Identity and Access Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Implementing Security in Dataplex

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Google Cloud Platform, File Management, Data Lakes, Cloud Storage, Data Security, Cloud Management, Data Access, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authorization (Computing), User Provisioning, Cloud Computing, Big Data, Data Analysis

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Pearson

    Cybersecurity Prevention and Detection: Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Threat Management, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Data Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Security Management, Email Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Data Loss Prevention, Threat Detection, Information Privacy, Continuous Monitoring, Computer Security Incident Management, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), IT Automation, Event Monitoring

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Safe SQL Data Manipulation

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Scalability, Data Pipelines, Data Manipulation, Data Integrity, Data Validation, Data Migration, Transaction Processing, Data Transformation, Scripting, Anomaly Detection, Record Keeping, Sampling (Statistics), Cryptography, Reconciliation

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Cybersecurity for Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Data Management with Azure: Implement Compliance Controls: Coursera
  • Everyday Cybersecurity: Protecting People, Data & Business: Minnesota State University, Mankato
  • SQL for Security Specialist: Codio
  • Secure Your Data at Rest: Microsoft
  • Foundations of Industrial IoT Devices, Data Flow, & Security: Packt
  • CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor: Unit 5: Pearson
  • Security & Compliance: Crypto, Risk, and Response: John Wiley & Sons
  • Provision Secure Cloud Data Infrastructure: Coursera
  • Implementing Security in Dataplex: Google Cloud

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