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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


  • P

    Peking University

    离散数学概论 Discrete Mathematics Generality

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Graph Theory, Computational Logic, Logical Reasoning, Computational Thinking, Network Model, Deductive Reasoning, Geospatial Information and Technology, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Computer Science, Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Algorithms

    4.7 stars, 282 reviews, Beginner, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (282) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Privacy in the Western World

    Skills you'll gain: Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Ethics, International Relations, Data Security, Cybersecurity, World History, Security Awareness, European History, Security Management, Governance, Security Strategy

    4.5 stars, 217 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (217) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • C

    Coursera

    Deep-Dive into Tensorflow Activation Functions

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Python Programming

    4.7 stars, 7 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.7 (7) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Scaling with Google Cloud Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Site Reliability Engineering, Service Level, Service Level Agreement, Google Cloud Platform, Operational Excellence, Public Cloud, Cloud Computing, Cloud Platforms, System Monitoring, Operational Efficiency, Operating Cost, DevOps, Scalability, Service Management, Distributed Computing, Cost Control, Cost Containment, Expense Management, Operating Expense

    4.8 stars, 826 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Recommender Systems with Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Data Manipulation, Data Wrangling, AI Personalization, Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning Methods, Data Cleansing, Statistical Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Training, Taxonomy, Text Mining, Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Hot Topics in Criminal Justice

    Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Public Safety and National Security, Social Justice, Legal Proceedings, Jury Trial, Political Sciences, Case Law, Neurology, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Appeals, Litigation and Civil Justice, Disabilities, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Sociology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cultural Diversity, Investigation, Intelligence Collection and Analysis

    4.6 stars, 197 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (197) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI in Litigation and Dispute Resolution

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Legal Technology, Arbitration, Legal Research, AI literacy, Litigation Support, Client Services, Mediation, Legal Strategy, Generative AI, Litigation and Civil Justice, Legal Support, AI Integrations, LLM Application, AI Workflows, Document Management, Automation

    4 stars, 8 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4 (8) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    CNNs with TensorFlow: Basics of Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Convolutional Neural Networks, Keras (Neural Network Library), Matplotlib, Plot (Graphics), Artificial Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Applied Machine Learning, Python Programming, Model Training, Model Evaluation, Model Optimization, Adaptability, Problem Solving

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • I

    Infosec

    OWASP Top 10 - 2021

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Exploitation techniques, Authentications, Vulnerability Assessments, Application Security, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Management, Event Monitoring, Security Controls, Hardening, Data Integrity, Continuous Monitoring, Secure Coding, System Monitoring, Patch Management, Cryptographic Protocols, Identity and Access Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, Authorization (Computing), Extensible Markup Language (XML)

    4.5 stars, 126 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (126) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    AI for Productivity

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI powered creativity, Adobe Firefly, Productivity Software, AI Workflows, Generative AI, Productivity, AI Integrations, AI literacy, Writing and Editing, Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, Unstructured Data, Prompt Engineering, Administrative Support, ChatGPT, Data Analysis, Calendar Management, Operational Efficiency, Media Production

    4.7 stars, 55 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (55) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Systems Thinking for AI & Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Workflows, Workflow Management, Information Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Thinking, Record Keeping, Strategic Thinking, Cost Benefit Analysis, Data Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Surveillance Systems: The Building Blocks

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Assessment, Community Health, Health Policy, Program Evaluation, Infectious Diseases, Data Quality, Data Collection, Report Writing

    4.8 stars, 500 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

  • 离散数学概论 Discrete Mathematics Generality: Peking University
  • Privacy in the Western World: 28DIGITAL
  • Deep-Dive into Tensorflow Activation Functions: Coursera
  • Scaling with Google Cloud Operations: Google Cloud
  • Recommender Systems with Machine Learning: Packt
  • Hot Topics in Criminal Justice: Vanderbilt University
  • GenAI in Litigation and Dispute Resolution: Coursera
  • CNNs with TensorFlow: Basics of Machine Learning: Coursera
  • OWASP Top 10 - 2021: Infosec
  • AI for Productivity: Duke University

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