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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Data Analysis Using Pyspark

    Skills you'll gain: PySpark, Matplotlib, Apache Spark, Big Data, Data Processing, Distributed Computing, Data Management, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Query Languages, Python Programming

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    320 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    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

    Build toward a degree

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Pearson

    Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Ubuntu, Hardening, Linux, Linux Commands, Application Security, Operating System Administration, Security Software, Security Controls, Service Management, Patch Management, Systems Administration, Information Systems Security, Package and Software Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Ordered Data Structures

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Data Storage, Algorithms, Database Systems, Theoretical Computer Science

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    924 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    G

    Google Cloud

    Introduction to Security in the World of AI

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, Data Security, Security Strategy, Security Management, Infrastructure Security, Risking, Artificial Intelligence

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Cloudera

    Analyzing Big Data with SQL

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Apache Hive, Big Data, MySQL, Query Languages, Databases, Database Management, Analytics, PostgreSQL, Data Manipulation, Data Integration, Data Analysis, Data Processing, Virtual Machines

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    531 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    E

    Edureka

    AI-Powered Data Engineering with Snowflake

    Skills you'll gain: Data Engineering, Snowflake Schema, Data Pipelines, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI, Model Deployment, Data Architecture, Responsible AI, Embeddings, Data Transformation, Data Processing, Data Governance, Data Management, Data Quality, Business Logic, SQL, Data Collection, Data Entry, Data Security, Python Programming

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
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    N

    Northeastern University

    Data-Driven Systems: DBMS, SQL & Data Modeling

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Systems, Database Theory, MongoDB, Database Development, Database Management Systems, Data Modeling, Database Management, Database Architecture and Administration, NoSQL, Relational Databases, Unified Modeling Language, SQL, Data Management, Performance Tuning, Software Architecture, Conceptual Design

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    G

    Google Cloud

    Managing Security in Google Cloud en Français

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Google Cloud Platform, Security Controls, Cloud Computing, Authorization (Computing), Cloud Management, User Provisioning, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Firewall, Data Security, Network Security, Cloud Standards, Threat Management, Virtual Networking, Authentications, User Accounts, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Gemini for Security Engineers - Bahasa Indonesia

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Google Gemini, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Security, Gemini, Cloud Deployment, AI Integrations, Security Controls, System Configuration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    COVID19 Data Analysis Using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Correlation Analysis, Seaborn, Data Cleansing, Data Wrangling, Data Processing, Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Integration, Statistics, Infectious Diseases, Python Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    2K reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Leaders in Citizen Security and Justice Management

    Skills you'll gain: Public Safety and National Security, Security Management, Security Strategy, Program Evaluation, Governance, Social Justice, Social and Human Services, Policy Analysis, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Development, Public Policies, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Community and Social Work, Social Sciences, Investigation, Coordinating

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Data Analysis Using Pyspark: Coursera
  • Security & Ethical Hacking: Attacking Web and AI Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Unit 2: Pearson
  • Ordered Data Structures: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Introduction to Security in the World of AI: Google Cloud
  • Analyzing Big Data with SQL: Cloudera
  • AI-Powered Data Engineering with Snowflake: Edureka
  • Data-Driven Systems: DBMS, SQL & Data Modeling: Northeastern University
  • Managing Security in Google Cloud en Français: Google Cloud
  • Gemini for Security Engineers - Bahasa Indonesia: Google Cloud

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