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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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    Whizlabs

    AWS: Infrastructure Security

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Network Security, Amazon Web Services, Firewall, Virtual Networking, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Security Controls, Cloud Security, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Load Balancing

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    Cloud Network Security & Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cloud Security, Business Continuity Planning, System Monitoring, Network Security, Continuous Monitoring, Disaster Recovery, Incident Response, Cloud Computing, Zero Trust Network Access, Data Security, Firewall, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Service Level Agreement, Vulnerability Management, Patch Management, Clinical Monitoring, Threat Detection, Configuration Management, Automation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Preparing Data for Analysis with Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Spreadsheet Software, Timelines, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Presentation, Data Cleansing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Python for Security

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Brute-force attacks, TCP/IP, Network Monitoring, Vulnerability Assessments, Servers, Network Analysis, Network Protocols

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Amazon Web Services

    Fundamentals of Analytics on AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Lakes, Analytics, Data Architecture, Data Warehousing, Data Management, Data Analysis, Big Data, Business Analytics, Data Storage, Amazon Web Services, Machine Learning, Data Strategy

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    AI CERTs

    Bitcoin Scaling & Security

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Secure Coding, Application Security, Blockchain, Scripting, Vulnerability Assessments, Scalability, Application Design, Payment Systems, Verification And Validation, Transaction Processing, Cryptography, Interoperability, FinTech, Emerging Technologies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Agentic AI Development & Security

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Threat Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Security Testing, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Software Architecture, API Design, Test Automation, Vulnerability Management, Agentic systems, Systems Design, Model Evaluation, Test Driven Development (TDD), CI/CD, Python Programming, Continuous Deployment, Dependency Analysis, Large Language Modeling, Machine Learning, Performance Analysis

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    ISC2

    Security Concepts and Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Security Awareness, Change Control, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Data Security, Safety and Security, Cyber Security Policies, Configuration Management, Data Ethics, Data Integrity, Identity and Access Management

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    108 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    The Security Consultant's Handbook

    Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Risk Management, Consulting, Risk Management, Investigation, Business Consulting, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Crisis Management, Enterprise Security, Threat Management, Compliance Management, Entrepreneurship, Safety and Security, Case Studies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    PepsiCo

    Water Security & Stewardship

    Skills you'll gain: Water Sustainability, Water Resource Management, Water Resources, Hydrology, Water Quality, Stormwater Management, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Supply Chain Management, Economic Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    ISC2

    Systems and Application Security

    Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Endpoint Security, Mobile Security, Cloud Security, Application Security, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Encryption

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    30 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Security and Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Business Continuity Planning, Continuous Monitoring, Security Management, ISO/IEC 27001, Security Controls, Information Systems Security, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Threat Modeling, NIST 800-53, Compliance Management, Regulatory Requirements

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • AWS: Infrastructure Security: Whizlabs
  • Cloud Network Security & Operations: LearnKartS
  • Preparing Data for Analysis with Microsoft Excel: Microsoft
  • Python for Security: Packt
  • Fundamentals of Analytics on AWS: Amazon Web Services
  • Bitcoin Scaling & Security: AI CERTs
  • Agentic AI Development & Security: Coursera
  • Security Concepts and Practices: ISC2
  • The Security Consultant's Handbook: Packt
  • Water Security & Stewardship: PepsiCo

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