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.

Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Encryption, OSI Models, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Remote Access Systems, TCP/IP, Network Infrastructure, Network Protocols, Wireless Networks, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Virtual Networking, Endpoint Security, Cloud Security, Software-Defined Networking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fortinet, Inc.
Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Firewall, Network Monitoring, Network Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Performance Management, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, System Monitoring, Authentications, Performance Tuning, System Configuration, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, NumPy, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning Methods, Advanced Mathematics, Data Manipulation, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Algebra
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Data Encryption Standard, Security Engineering, Blockchain, Data Storage Technologies, Wireless Networks, Security Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Intellectual Property, Authentications, Hardware Architecture, Emerging Technologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

AI CERTs
Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Secure Coding, Application Security, Blockchain, Vulnerability Assessments, Scalability, Application Design, Payment Systems, Verification And Validation, Transaction Processing, Cryptography, FinTech, Emerging Technologies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Continuous Monitoring, Cloud Security, Threat Detection, Verification And Validation, Issue Tracking, Security Software, Data Pipelines, Data Import/Export
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, AI Security, Endpoint Detection and Response, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Threat Hunting, Microsoft Azure, Cyber Security Assessment, Incident Response, Generative AI, Query Languages
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Protocols, Network Architecture, TCP/IP, Web Applications, Computer Networking, Encryption, Network Infrastructure, Innovation, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, IT Security Architecture, OSI Models, TCP/IP, Threat Modeling, Network Protocols, Computer Networking, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Network Architecture, Cryptographic Protocols, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Infrastructure, Threat Detection
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Continuous Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Network Security, Security Strategy, Risk Management Framework, Internet Of Things, Cyber Risk, Threat Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Infrastructure Security, Hardware Architecture, Security Engineering, Encryption, Communication Systems, Wireless Networks, Information Systems Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Risk Analysis, Network Infrastructure
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Royal Holloway, University of London
Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Governance, Incident Management, Incident Response, Security Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Security Policies, Human Factors (Security), Security Awareness, ISO/IEC 27001, Cyber Risk, Security Strategy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer Security Awareness Training, Information Systems Security, Malware Protection, Data Security, Technical Support and Services, Encryption, Security Awareness, Authentications, Patch Management, Technical Support, Firewall, Data Integrity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks