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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


  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Security & Ethical Hacking: Attacking Web and AI Systems

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Exploitation techniques, Server Side, Application Security, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Responsible AI, Data Security, LLM Application, Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering

    ★ 4.2 (6) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Building Data Visualization Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Ggplot2, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Scatter Plots, Statistical Visualization, Histogram, Graphic and Visual Design, R Programming, Graphic Design, Graphical Tools, R (Software), Data Mapping, Graphing, Spatial Data Analysis, Geospatial Mapping

    ★ 3.9 (158) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Introdução ao Security Command Center Enterprise

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Cloud Security, Security Management, Risk Management Framework, Multi-Cloud, Enterprise Security, Cloud Platforms

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Unordered Data Structures

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Unstructured Data, Algorithms

    ★ 4.7 (557) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Building a Data Science Team

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Onboarding, Team Motivation, Interviewing Skills, New Hire Orientations, Organizational Leadership, Team Management, Team Building, Management Training And Development, Organizational Effectiveness, Team Leadership, People Management, Technical Management, Staff Management, Recruitment, Talent Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Empowerment, Data Science, Cross-Functional Collaboration

    ★ 4.5 (3.3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP): Unit 5

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Cloud Security, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Standards, Cloud Computing Architecture, IT Security Architecture, Security Controls, Network Security

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    IBM

    Unstructured Data Engineering for AI

    Skills you'll gain: Unstructured Data, Data Engineering, Data Cleansing, Responsible AI, Data Processing, Data Quality, Data Governance, Data Lakes, Text Mining, Data Capture, AI Workflows, Data Architecture, Document Management, Taxonomy, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Metadata Management, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Architecture, Data Collection, Release Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • P

    Pearson

    (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Unit 3

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Authentications, Security Controls, Vulnerability Assessments, Authorization (Computing), Continuous Monitoring, Threat Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Data Security, Identity and Access Management, Security Management, User Provisioning, Information Systems Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Network Security, User Accounts, Multi-Factor Authentication, Threat Detection, Public Key Infrastructure

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Modeling, Azure Active Directory, Cryptography, Authentications, Network Monitoring, Vulnerability Management, Security Strategy, Cloud Security, Network Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Threat Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Data Storage Technologies, Penetration Testing, Operating Systems, Compliance Management, Active Directory, Computer Security Incident Management

    ★ 4.7 (3K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job Skills
    Job Skills
  • C

    Coursera

    Data Quality Auditing and Profiling

    Skills you'll gain: Data Quality, Data Validation, Auditing, Reconciliation, Quality Assurance, Quality Assessment, Data Analysis, Data Integrity, Data Capture, Descriptive Statistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Entry, Data Collection, Verification And Validation, Anomaly Detection, Business Requirements

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS): Unit 5

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Cloud Security, Cloud-Native Computing, Containerization, Microservices, Security Controls, Hardening, Data Security, Network Security, Key Management, Encryption, Network Protocols

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Advanced Data Visualization and Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Tableau Software, Data Modeling, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Statistical Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Reporting, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization Software, Plot (Graphics), Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Metrics, Analytics, Performance Measurement, Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Data Validation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular data security courses

  • Security & Ethical Hacking: Attacking Web and AI Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Building Data Visualization Tools: Johns Hopkins University
  • Introdução ao Security Command Center Enterprise: Google Cloud
  • Unordered Data Structures: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Building a Data Science Team: Johns Hopkins University
  • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP): Unit 5: Pearson
  • Unstructured Data Engineering for AI: IBM
  • (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Unit 3: Pearson
  • Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst: Microsoft
  • Data Quality Auditing and Profiling: Coursera

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