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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.


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Popular Data Security Courses and Certifications


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    LearnKartS

    Cybersecurity Threats and Defense

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Cyber Attacks, Threat Detection, Cloud Security, Disaster Recovery, Network Security, Malware Protection, Data Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Infrastructure Security, Hardening, Systems Architecture, Encryption

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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Implementing Security in Dataplex

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Google Cloud Platform, Data Lakes, Cloud Storage, Data Security, Data Access, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cloud Computing, Big Data, Data Analysis

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Infosec

    Introduction to Privacy - Part 3

    Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Information Assurance, Security Strategy, Incident Response, Incident Management, Data Management, Auditing, Continuous Improvement Process, Business Metrics

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    14 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Protection of Information Assets

    Skills you'll gain: Data Loss Prevention, Security Testing, Network Security, Cryptography, IT Security Architecture, Security Controls, Cloud Security, Encryption, Data Security, Network Administration, Information Assurance, Cybersecurity, Identity and Access Management, Penetration Testing, Cloud Computing, Cyber Risk, Vulnerability Scanning, Authorization (Computing), Computer Security Incident Management, Information Privacy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    The Importance of Integrity

    Skills you'll gain: Data Integrity, Data Cleansing, Data Quality, Data Validation, Sampling (Statistics), Probability & Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Small Data

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Usable Security

    Skills you'll gain: Usability, Human Computer Interaction, Authentications, Security Engineering, Usability Testing, Interaction Design, Human Factors, Information Privacy, Cybersecurity, Personally Identifiable Information, User Interface (UI) Design, Multi-Factor Authentication, User Centered Design, Design

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Codio

    SQL for Security Specialist

    Skills you'll gain: PostgreSQL, Data Maintenance, Database Administration, Database Architecture and Administration, SQL, Disaster Recovery, Database Management, Secure Coding, Query Languages, Data Access, Data Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Threat Management, Threat Detection

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Kennesaw State University

    Cybersecurity: Protecting your Information on the Go

    Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Mobile Security, General Networking, Proxy Servers, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Computer Security Awareness Training, Data Security, Security Awareness, Remote Access Systems, Information Privacy, Emerging Technologies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Kennesaw State University

    What Is Cybersecurity?

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Data Ethics, Authentications, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Human Factors (Security), NIST 800-53, Identity and Access Management

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Enabling Sensitive Data Protection Discovery for BigQuery

    Skills you'll gain: Data Management, Data Loss Prevention, Data Security, Google Cloud Platform, Personally Identifiable Information, Big Data, Identity and Access Management

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Kennesaw State University

    Cybersecurity: Protecting your Information at Home

    Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Firewall, Threat Detection, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Cloud Storage, Information Privacy, Cloud Computing, General Networking, Encryption

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    35 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Protecting Data, Logging, and Monitoring in AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Key Management, Encryption, Amazon CloudWatch, Amazon Web Services, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud Security, Event Monitoring, Continuous Monitoring, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Data Security, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), System Monitoring, Amazon S3, Incident Response

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Cybersecurity Threats and Defense: LearnKartS
  • Implementing Security in Dataplex: Google Cloud
  • Introduction to Privacy - Part 3: Infosec
  • Protection of Information Assets: Packt
  • The Importance of Integrity: Google
  • Usable Security: University of Maryland, College Park
  • SQL for Security Specialist: Codio
  • Cybersecurity: Protecting your Information on the Go: Kennesaw State University
  • What Is Cybersecurity?: Kennesaw State University
  • Enabling Sensitive Data Protection Discovery for BigQuery: Google Cloud

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