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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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    Whizlabs

    Microsoft Security, Compliance & Identity Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Zero Trust Network Access, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Security, Endpoint Detection and Response, Security Controls, Multi-Factor Authentication, Cloud Computing, Identity and Access Management, Enterprise Security, Data Governance, Encryption

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    CertNexus

    Analyze Data

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Analytical Skills, Data Transformation, Probability & Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Histogram, Scatter Plots

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Network Security, Troubleshooting, & Certification Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Network Administration, Hardening, Network Monitoring, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cybersecurity, Network Protocols, Firewall, General Networking, Network Infrastructure, Network Performance Management, Authentications, Identity and Access Management, Encryption, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Multi-Factor Authentication, Wireless Networks

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EC-Council

    In the Trenches: Security Operations Center

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, Vulnerability Management, Event Monitoring, Threat Detection, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Security Controls, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Management, Exploitation techniques, Network Monitoring, Anomaly Detection

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    54 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Starweaver

    Application Security Testing and Debugging

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Debugging, DevSecOps, Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Testing, Application Security, Continuous Monitoring, Software Testing, Development Testing, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Modeling, White-Box Testing, Secure Coding, Vulnerability Management, Technical Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Security in Google Cloud en Français

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Prompt Engineering, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Google Cloud Platform, Identity and Access Management, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Kubernetes, Cloud Security, Cloud Applications, Generative AI, Data Loss Prevention, Cloud Storage, Encryption, OAuth, Security Controls, Virtual Machines, Network Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Threat Detection, Containerization

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    86 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Amazon Web Services

    Security, Compliance, and Governance for AI Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, Data Governance, Cloud Security, Amazon Web Services, Cyber Governance, Information Systems Security, Security Controls

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Security Engineer

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, Cloud Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, Data Loss Prevention, Load Balancing, Prompt Engineering, Network Monitoring, Containerization, Virtual Networking, Application Performance Management, Network Architecture, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Network Security, OAuth, Cloud Storage, Network Routing, Cloud Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN)

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Data Analytics Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Google Sheets, Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Large Language Modeling, Data Literacy, Data Visualization Software, Business Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Data Analysis, Analytics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Trend Analysis, Data Transformation, Stakeholder Engagement

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Data Storytelling

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Dashboard, LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Data Visualization Software, Looker (Software), Technical Communication, Power BI, Stakeholder Engagement, Interviewing Skills

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    28 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research

    Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Analytics, Quantitative Research, Sampling (Statistics), Probability & Statistics, Business Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Business Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Variance Analysis, Statistical Inference

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI Data Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Prompt Engineering, Data Presentation, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Data Synthesis, Microsoft Excel, LLM Application, Productivity, Infographics, OpenAI, Document Management, AI Enablement, Data Analysis, SQL, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Data Visualization, Data Cleansing, Databases

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Microsoft Security, Compliance & Identity Fundamentals: Whizlabs
  • Analyze Data: CertNexus
  • Network Security, Troubleshooting, & Certification Prep: Packt
  • In the Trenches: Security Operations Center : EC-Council
  • Application Security Testing and Debugging: Starweaver
  • Security in Google Cloud en Français: Google Cloud
  • Security, Compliance, and Governance for AI Solutions: Amazon Web Services
  • Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Security Engineer: Google Cloud
  • Data Analytics Foundations: DeepLearning.AI
  • Data Storytelling: DeepLearning.AI

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