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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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    LearnQuest

    Designing Robust Information System Security Architectures

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, IT Security Architecture, Secure Coding, Application Security, Security Testing, Security Strategy, Security Requirements Analysis, Software Development Methodologies, Software Development Life Cycle, Systems Architecture, DevSecOps, Cyber Security Strategy, Penetration Testing, Business Risk Management, Compliance Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    182 reviews

    Beginner · 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, Firewall, Security Controls, Wireless Networks, Network Monitoring, Computer Networking, Identity and Access Management, Network Protocols, Authorization (Computing), Scripting, Authentications, Automation, Test Planning, Encryption, Data Modeling

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Amazon Web Services

    Getting Started with AWS Security Hub

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Infrastructure Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cloud Security, Security Software, IT Security Architecture

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Gemini for Security Engineers - Deutsch

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

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    The Power of Statistics

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Analysis, Probability Distribution, Statistics, Data Science, Statistical Analysis, A/B Testing, Statistical Methods, Probability, Statistical Inference, Statistical Programming, Python Programming, Technical Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    863 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Fundamentals of Network Security and Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Cryptography, Firewall, Cybersecurity, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cloud Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Network Monitoring, Encryption, Network Architecture, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Human Factors (Security), Local Area Networks, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Switches, Authentications

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    CISSP Domain 8: Software development security

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Risk Management Framework, Secure Coding, Software Testing, DevSecOps, Software Development Life Cycle, Web Applications, Vulnerability Scanning, Software Development Methodologies, Application Programming Interface (API), Database Application, Software Architecture, Agile Methodology

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    Power BI: Data Analytics and Data Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Data Transformation, Power BI, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Integration, Data Cleansing, Data Wrangling, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Preprocessing, Data Modeling, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization Software, Data Quality, Data Analysis

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fractal Analytics

    Fractal Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Database Design, Data Manipulation, Data Presentation, Power BI, Data Visualization, Model Evaluation, Feature Engineering, Model Deployment, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Wrangling, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Human Centered Design, Storyboarding, SQL, Machine Learning, Problem Solving, Python Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    512 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Data Visualization Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Power BI, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Dashboard, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Intelligence, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Histogram

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    93 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Data Modelling Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, Power BI, Data Manipulation, Data Literacy, Database Design, Data Transformation, Data Integration, Star Schema, Data Cleansing, Relationship Building

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Designing Robust Information System Security Architectures: LearnQuest
  • Data Analytics Foundations: DeepLearning.AI
  • Network Security, Automation, and Exam Preparation: Packt
  • Getting Started with AWS Security Hub: Amazon Web Services
  • Gemini for Security Engineers - Deutsch: Google Cloud
  • The Power of Statistics: Google
  • Fundamentals of Network Security and Cryptography: Packt
  • CISSP Domain 8: Software development security: Infosec
  • Power BI: Data Analytics and Data Preparation: Whizlabs
  • Fractal Data Science: Fractal Analytics

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