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      Macquarie University

      Cyber Security: Essentials for Managers and Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Security Strategy, Culture Transformation, Enterprise Security, Cyber Operations, Communication, Business Risk Management, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Dashboard

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pearson

      (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Unit 1

      Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Security Strategy, Configuration Management, Security Controls, Information Systems Security, Computer Security Awareness Training, Enterprise Security, Change Control, Safety and Security, Cyber Security Policies, Data Ethics

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Advanced Networking, Security, and IT Operations

      Skills you'll gain: Remote Access Systems, Threat Detection, Information Technology Operations, Wireless Networks, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Mobile Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Document Management, Malware Protection, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Change Control, Authentications

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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Web Security, Social Engineering & External Attacks

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Metasploit, Cyber Attacks, Application Security, Exploitation techniques, Security Awareness, Malware Protection, Vulnerability Assessments, Javascript, Web Servers

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Risk Management for Cyber Security Managers

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Risk, Risk Management, Threat Management, IT Management, Security Controls, Security Management, Business Risk Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Threat Modeling, Cyber Security Policies, Information Assurance, Data Security, Technical Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Business Communication

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Enhancing Mac Security: Strategies for Protection

      Skills you'll gain: Mac OS, Network Security, Threat Management, Endpoint Security, Threat Detection, Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Strategy, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Network Protocols, Automation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Security & Ethical Hacking: Attacking the Network

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Exploitation techniques, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cryptographic Protocols, Network Protocols, General Networking, Computer Networking, Command-Line Interface, Network Analysis, Proxy Servers

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      SonarQube Mastery: Continuous Code Inspection & Security

      Skills you'll gain: Continuous Integration, Code Coverage, Code Review, Vulnerability, CI/CD, Application Security, DevSecOps, Vulnerability Assessments, Software Quality Assurance, Maintainability, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), GitHub, Software Installation, System Configuration, Security Management, Data Integration, Quality Improvement, Analysis

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Macquarie University

      Cyber Security: Essentials for Governance, Risk & Compliance

      Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Incident Management, Threat Modeling, Cyber Governance, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Attacks, Security Management, Threat Management, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Operations, Compliance Management, Governance, Risk Management, Risk Control

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Pearson

      Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS): Unit 8

      Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Application Security, Containerization, Threat Detection, Encryption, Infrastructure Security, Security Engineering, API Gateway, Network Security, Hardening, Scenario Testing, Continuous Monitoring, Authorization (Computing), Authentications

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Network Security, Automation, and Exam Preparation

      Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Administration, Infrastructure Security, Ansible, Information Systems Security, Firewall, Network Infrastructure, Security Controls, Wireless Networks, Network Monitoring, Computer Networking, Identity and Access Management, Authorization (Computing), Scripting, Authentications, Automation, Encryption, Data Modeling, Application Programming Interface (API)

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Microsoft

      Azure Backup, Security, and Compliance Administration

      Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Copilot, Cloud Security, Continuous Monitoring, Systems Administration, Cloud Storage, Patch Management, Virtual Machines, Identity and Access Management, Data Security

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Cyber Security: Essentials for Managers and Leaders: Macquarie University
    • (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Unit 1: Pearson
    • Advanced Networking, Security, and IT Operations: Packt
    • Web Security, Social Engineering & External Attacks: Packt
    • Risk Management for Cyber Security Managers: Packt
    • Enhancing Mac Security: Strategies for Protection: LearnQuest
    • Security & Ethical Hacking: Attacking the Network: University of Colorado Boulder
    • SonarQube Mastery: Continuous Code Inspection & Security: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Cyber Security: Essentials for Governance, Risk & Compliance: Macquarie University
    • Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS): Unit 8: Pearson

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