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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


  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Information Security

    Skills you'll gain: Encryption, Information Systems Security, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Incident Management, Application Security, Data Security, Network Security, Cyber Security Policies, Cryptography, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, OSI Models, Data Integrity, Authentications

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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    Preview
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    Build toward a degree
  • I

    IBM

    Database Essentials and Vulnerabilities

    Skills you'll gain: Database Management, Databases, Relational Databases, Data Security, User Accounts, SQL, Application Security, Identity and Access Management, Encryption

    4.7 stars, 74 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (74) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Google Workspace Data Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Data Loss Prevention, Google Workspace, Data Management, Data Security, Data Storage, Data Import/Export, System Configuration

    4.8 stars, 673 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (673) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Provision Secure Cloud Data Infrastructure

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Security, Data Integrity, Data Infrastructure, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Security, Infrastructure Security, Encryption, Private Cloud, Security Controls, Network Security, Authorization (Computing), Cloud Storage

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    SQL Data Quality, Security, and Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Data Strategy, Data Migration, Correlation Analysis, Security Controls, Data Quality, Data Infrastructure, SQL, Data Integrity, Cyber Security Assessment, Data Security, Data Validation, Data Pipelines, Dashboard Creation, Data Warehousing, Dashboard, Cost Benefit Analysis, Data Transformation, Auditing, Root Cause Analysis

    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Govern Healthcare Data: Protect Patient Privacy

    Skills you'll gain: Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Security Controls

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Secure Patient Data: Medical Office Management

    Skills you'll gain: Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Health Information Management, Medical Office Procedures, Data Management, Medical Records, Data Security, Document Management, Security Controls, Information Privacy, Records Management, Taxonomy, Regulatory Compliance, Information Assurance, Process Mapping

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Protect Privacy & Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Regulatory Compliance, Information Privacy, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Compliance Management, Compliance Auditing, Auditing, Analytics, Gap Analysis, Prioritization

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Information Systems Security

    Skills you'll gain: Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Incident Response, Security Strategy, Data Security, Security Controls, Network Security, Encryption, Information Systems, Malware Protection, Identity and Access Management, Management Information Systems, Information Management, Risk Analysis, Human Factors (Security), Risk Mitigation, User Accounts, Authentications, Governance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    The Importance of Integrity

    Skills you'll gain: Sample Size Determination, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Preprocessing, Record Keeping

    4.9 stars, 10 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Security, Maintenance & Integration with BI Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft SQL Servers, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management, Database Administration, Data Integrity, Power BI, Databases, Data Validation, Data Maintenance, Data Management, Data Integration, Data Security, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Encryption, Business Intelligence, Data Quality, Interoperability, Interactive Data Visualization

    4.8 stars, 26 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (26) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Cybersecurity: Protecting your Information at Home

    Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Firewall, Threat Detection, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Threat Management, Security Software, Cloud Storage, Data Security, Cloud Computing

    4.8 stars, 36 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (36) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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