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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.


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Popular Data Security Courses and Certifications


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    Pearson

    (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Encryption, Data Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Data Integrity, Information Systems Security, Key Management, Network Security, Information Privacy, Authentications, Digital Communications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    AWS: Data Protection and Security Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Patch Management, Data Security, Cloud Security, Amazon Web Services, Data Governance, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cyber Governance, Cloud Management, Key Management, Amazon CloudWatch, Data Encryption Standard, AWS CloudFormation, IT Automation, Public Key Infrastructure, Configuration Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    Azure: Compute, Storage, and Database Security

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Security, Kubernetes, Data Security, Virtual Machines, Database Architecture and Administration, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Remote Access Systems, Data Storage Technologies, Identity and Access Management, Containerization, Key Management, Encryption

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Hardware Security

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Design, Security Engineering, Hardware Architecture, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Cryptography, Encryption, Technical Design, Emerging Technologies, System Design and Implementation

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Security, Maintenance & Integration with BI Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Data Integrity, Data Integration, Power BI, Data Maintenance, Database Management, Microsoft SQL Servers, Relational Databases, Databases, Application Programming Interface (API), Dashboard, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Data Security, Systems Integration, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Auditing, Real Time Data, Data Encryption Standard

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    Information Security Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Cryptography, Data Security, Threat Management, Computer Security, Enterprise Security, Security Engineering, Blockchain, Zero Trust Network Access, Information Assurance, Threat Detection, Encryption, Authentications, Public Key Infrastructure, Vulnerability Assessments, Authorization (Computing), Data Integrity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University at Buffalo

    Cyber Security in Manufacturing

    Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, Incident Response, Vulnerability Assessments, Software Development Life Cycle, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Assessment, Information Assurance, Network Security, Risk Management Framework, Cloud Security, Authentications

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    AWS Security, Logging & DevOps for Data Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: AWS SageMaker, Amazon CloudWatch, AWS CloudFormation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD, Amazon Web Services, Devops Tools, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Data Security, Cloud Security, Network Security, System Monitoring, Model Deployment, Systems Architecture, Data Pipelines, Multi-Factor Authentication, Key Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Cybersecurity for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Cybersecurity, Data Ethics, Authentications, Data Encryption Standard, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cryptography, Information Assurance, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Authorization (Computing), Security Controls, Information Privacy, Encryption, Security Awareness, Human Factors (Security), Risk Analysis, Problem Solving, Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Database Essentials and Vulnerabilities

    Skills you'll gain: Database Management, Databases, Relational Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Security, User Accounts, Secure Coding, SQL, Application Security, Vulnerability Scanning, NoSQL, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Encryption, Data Manipulation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidades Anáhuac

    Escudo Digital: Ciberseguridad para datos y sistemas

    Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Data Security, Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Awareness, Network Security, Information Assurance, Security Controls, Human Factors (Security), Vulnerability Assessments

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    ISC2

    Information Technologies and Security in Healthcare Settings

    Skills you'll gain: Health Information Management, Regulatory Compliance, Data Management, Health Care, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Data Security, Telehealth, Security Management, Information Privacy, Electronic Medical Record, Threat Management, Emerging Technologies, Information Technology, Interoperability

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Unit 2: Pearson
  • AWS: Data Protection and Security Governance: Whizlabs
  • Azure: Compute, Storage, and Database Security: Whizlabs
  • Hardware Security: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Security, Maintenance & Integration with BI Tools: Microsoft
  • Information Security Foundations: LearnKartS
  • Cyber Security in Manufacturing : University at Buffalo
  • AWS Security, Logging & DevOps for Data Engineers: LearnKartS
  • Cybersecurity for Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Database Essentials and Vulnerabilities: IBM

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