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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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    LearnKartS

    GCP Security and Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Virtual Networking, Network Monitoring, Google Cloud Platform, Network Administration, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), General Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Network Architecture, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, Firewall, Cloud Management, Key Management, Load Balancing, DevOps, Encryption, Automation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

    Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Management, IT Management, Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Risk Management Framework, Security Controls, Cyber Risk, Security Awareness, Disaster Recovery

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Emerging Telecom Technologies: Edge Security Focus

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Network Security, Security Engineering, Telecommunications, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Threat Detection, Network Analysis, Continuous Monitoring, Security Strategy, Internet Of Things, Emerging Technologies, General Networking, Network Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Infrastructure Architecture, Virtualization

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Gemini for Security Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, AI Security, Cloud Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Security, Generative AI, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Controls, Security Engineering

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Essentials for Forensics

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Mobile Security, Anomaly Detection, AI Security, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection, Investigation, Cyber Attacks, File Systems, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Fraud detection, Mobile Development, Cybersecurity, Applied Machine Learning, Malware Protection, Cyber Security Policies, Apple iOS, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Enterprise System Management and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security, OSI Models, Systems Administration, Virtualization, Information Technology, Information Systems Security, Enterprise Security, General Networking, Cybersecurity, Computer Networking, Virtual Machines, Enterprise Architecture, Risk Management Framework

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

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    SkillUp

    Business Implementation and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptographic Protocols, Blockchain, Business Continuity, Cryptography, Disaster Recovery, Vulnerability Assessments, Enterprise Security, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Data Security, Application Frameworks, Cybersecurity, Emerging Technologies, Distributed Computing, Transaction Processing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    Data Integration, Data Storage, & Data Migration

    Skills you'll gain: Data Migration, Cloud Storage, Data Management, Data Integration, Data Storage, Data Infrastructure, Data Architecture, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Security, Data Transformation, Data Pipelines, Disaster Recovery

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Google Cloud Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Operations, Vulnerability Management, Continuous Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Disaster Recovery, Incident Management, Generative AI, DevSecOps, Data Security, Cloud Storage, Google Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Data Analytics and Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Database Management, NoSQL, Databases, Database Development, SQL, Big Data, Model Evaluation, Apache Hadoop, Database Management Systems, MySQL, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Database Theory, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Transaction Processing, Data Preprocessing

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Whizlabs

    Microsoft Security Solutions Capabilities

    Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, Security Management, Vulnerability Management, Authorization (Computing), Anomaly Detection

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    Cyber Threats and Network Security Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Network Security, Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Operating System Administration, Cyber Attacks, Hardening, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Engineering, Malware Protection, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Incident Response, Network Monitoring, Incident Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • GCP Security and Networking: LearnKartS
  • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM): Packt
  • Emerging Telecom Technologies: Edge Security Focus: Coursera
  • Gemini for Security Engineers: Google Cloud
  • Cyber Security: Essentials for Forensics: Macquarie University
  • Enterprise System Management and Security : University of Colorado System
  • Business Implementation and Security: SkillUp
  • Data Integration, Data Storage, & Data Migration: SkillUp
  • Google Cloud Cybersecurity: Google Cloud
  • Data Analytics and Big Data: Illinois Tech

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