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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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    Codio

    Software Security for Web Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, OAuth, Data Validation, Authentications, Security Testing, Secure Coding, Web Applications, Authorization (Computing), Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Attacks, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Server Side, Security Strategy

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    17 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Play It Safe: Manage Security Risks

    Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Risk, Risk Management, Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, Information Systems Security, Enterprise Security, Risk Analysis, Threat Detection, Information Assurance, Auditing, Compliance Auditing

    4.8
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Advanced Network Security and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Mobile Security, Network Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Threat Detection, TCP/IP, Network Analysis, Network Protocols, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Exploitation techniques, Wireless Networks, Splunk, Information Privacy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    CISSP Domain 7: Security Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Contingency Planning, Business Continuity Planning, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Incident Response, Disaster Recovery, Data Centers, Incident Management, Security Controls, Information Systems Security, Infrastructure Security, Configuration Management, Data Security, Change Control, Digital Forensics

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Security for Blockchain and DApps

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Key Management, Security Controls, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Security Engineering, Application Security, Network Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Encryption, Secure Coding, Data Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Security Testing, Vulnerability Management, Transaction Processing, Risk Management, Code Review, Data Integrity

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Automated Cyber Security Incident Response

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Threat Detection, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), IT Automation, Automation, Event Monitoring, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Continuous Monitoring, System Monitoring, Anomaly Detection, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Data Analysis Software, Risk Management Framework

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Essentials for Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Human Factors (Security), Security Awareness, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Data Ethics, User Experience Design, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Risk, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Security Strategy, Culture Transformation, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Threat Hunting, Data Security, Network Security, Cloud Security, Mobile Security

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    FinTech Security and Regulation (RegTech)

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Regulation, Financial Regulations, Bank Regulations, FinTech, Financial Services, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Mobile Banking, Regulatory Requirements, Fraud detection, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Insurance, Blockchain, Digital Forensics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    313 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, Continuous Monitoring, Digital Forensics, Public Key Infrastructure, Security Management, Business Continuity Planning, Cryptography, Endpoint Security, Disaster Recovery, Computer Security Incident Management, Encryption, Network Security, Authentications, Mobile Security, OSI Models, System Monitoring, Security Controls, Security Strategy, Risk Analysis

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Ethical Hacking Foundations & Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Network Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Wireless Networks, Cybersecurity, Exploitation techniques, Linux, Command-Line Interface, Network Analysis, Encryption, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), System Configuration, Software Installation, File Management, Virtual Machines

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Security and Auditing in Ethereum

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Penetration Testing, Security Testing, Application Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Payment Systems, Continuous Monitoring, Blockchain, Incident Response, Vulnerability Scanning, Code Review, Data Validation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Application of AI

    Skills you'll gain: Anomaly Detection, AI Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Fraud detection, Cybersecurity, Applied Machine Learning, Malware Protection, Threat Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Network Analysis, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Artificial Neural Networks, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data-Driven Decision-Making

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Software Security for Web Applications: Codio
  • Play It Safe: Manage Security Risks: Google
  • Advanced Network Security and Analysis: Johns Hopkins University
  • CISSP Domain 7: Security Operations: Infosec
  • Security for Blockchain and DApps: LearnQuest
  • Automated Cyber Security Incident Response: EDUCBA
  • Cyber Security: Essentials for Workplace: Macquarie University
  • FinTech Security and Regulation (RegTech): The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Pearson
  • Ethical Hacking Foundations & Network Security: Packt

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