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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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    Pearson

    (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Encryption, Data Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Data Integrity, Information Systems Security, Key Management, Network Security, Information Privacy, Authentications, Digital Communications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    Cloud Data Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Data Security, Cloud Services, Cloud Storage, Personally Identifiable Information, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy, Data Governance, Data Integrity, Cloud Platforms, Security Controls, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Relational Databases, Encryption, SQL

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Data Protection and Privacy

    Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Data Governance, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Data Management, Data Ethics, Cyber Governance, Security Controls, Cyber Risk, Data Access, Encryption, Risk Management Framework

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    Cybersecurity Threats and Defense

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Cyber Attacks, Threat Detection, Cloud Security, Disaster Recovery, Network Security, Malware Protection, Data Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Infrastructure Security, Hardening, Systems Architecture, Encryption

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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Digital Safety and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Attacks, Data Security, Safety and Security, Cybersecurity, Security Software, Computer Security Awareness Training, Information Systems Security, Security Strategy, Incident Response, Data Storage, Vulnerability Assessments, Patch Management

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Database Essentials and Vulnerabilities

    Skills you'll gain: Database Management, Databases, Relational Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Security, User Accounts, Secure Coding, SQL, Application Security, Vulnerability Scanning, NoSQL, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Encryption, Data Manipulation

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

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Telemedicine Data Security

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Security, Telehealth, Health Technology, Generative AI, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Healthcare Ethics, Regulatory Compliance, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Security Strategy, Medical Privacy, Data Security, Analysis, Innovation, Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    AWS Security, Logging & DevOps for Data Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: AWS SageMaker, Amazon CloudWatch, AWS CloudFormation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD, Amazon Web Services, Devops Tools, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Data Security, Cloud Security, Network Security, System Monitoring, Model Deployment, Systems Architecture, Data Pipelines, Multi-Factor Authentication, Key Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Codio

    Data Security for Web Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Data Security, Encryption, Authorization (Computing), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Secure Coding, Public Key Infrastructure, Authentications, Identity and Access Management, Web Development, Application Security, Web Applications, Multi-Factor Authentication, Security Strategy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Ethical Hacking with Metasploit, SQL & Crypto

    Skills you'll gain: Metasploit, Exploitation techniques, Penetration Testing, Database Management, Cryptography, Data Import/Export, MySQL, Vulnerability Scanning, Encryption, Brute-force attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Data Encryption Standard, SQL

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

    Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Governance, Incident Response, Data Security, Accountability, Compliance Management, Data Processing, Data Sharing, Data Access, Regulatory Requirements, Informed Consent

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnKartS

    Information Security Awareness

    Skills you'll gain: Data Sharing, Security Controls, Authentications

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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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

  • (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Unit 2: Pearson
  • Cloud Data Security: University of Minnesota
  • Introduction to Data Protection and Privacy: Coursera
  • Cybersecurity Threats and Defense: LearnKartS
  • Digital Safety and Security: Arizona State University
  • Database Essentials and Vulnerabilities: IBM
  • GenAI for Telemedicine Data Security: Coursera
  • AWS Security, Logging & DevOps for Data Engineers: LearnKartS
  • Data Security for Web Developers: Codio
  • Ethical Hacking with Metasploit, SQL & Crypto: EDUCBA

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