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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


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    Johns Hopkins University

    Managing Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Data Management, Data Strategy, Team Management, Workflow Management, Analytical Skills, Team Leadership, Statistical Inference, Statistical Modeling, Communication

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Authentications, Remote Access Systems, Linux Administration, User Accounts, Authorization (Computing), Security Controls, System Configuration, Command-Line Interface, Cryptographic Protocols

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Managing Security in Google Cloud - Português Brasileiro

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Authentications, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing, Authorization (Computing), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Firewall, Virtual Networking, Data Security, Load Balancing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Data Science with R

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Logistic Regression, Statistical Modeling, Web Scraping, Ggplot2, Model Evaluation, Data Visualization Software, Predictive Modeling, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Responsible AI, Data Transformation, R Programming, Data Science, Data Wrangling, Version Control

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Washington

    Social Media Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Text Mining, Social Network Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Case Studies, Application Programming Interface (API), Unstructured Data, Data Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Methods, Correlation Analysis, Regression Analysis, Data Collection, Python Programming

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    298 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Managing Security in Google Cloud en Français

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Google Cloud Platform, Security Controls, Cloud Computing, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Firewall, Virtual Networking, Network Security, Multi-Factor Authentication, Load Balancing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Whizlabs

    Design Security Ops, Identity, and Compliance capabilities

    Skills you'll gain: User Provisioning, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Identity and Access Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Security Controls, Multi-Factor Authentication, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Detection, Incident Response, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Automation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS): Unit 7

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Kubernetes, Incident Response, Threat Detection, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, DevSecOps, Continuous Monitoring, Security Engineering, Cyber Threat Hunting, Security Controls, Infrastructure Security, Event Monitoring, System Monitoring, Containerization, Anomaly Detection

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Ubuntu, Hardening, Linux Servers, Linux, Linux Commands, Application Security, Operating System Administration, Security Controls, Service Management, Patch Management, Systems Administration, Information Systems Security, Package and Software Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Meta

    GenAI in Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Business Analytics, Analytics, Data Quality, Data Integration, AI Product Strategy, Business Workflow Analysis, Process Optimization, Responsible AI, Data Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    74 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Code Free Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Data Manipulation, Predictive Analytics, Big Data, Data Processing, Data Mining, Data Analysis, Data Science, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Unsupervised Learning, Statistical Analysis, Analytics, No-Code Development, Software Installation

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Data Analysis Using Pyspark

    Skills you'll gain: PySpark, Matplotlib, Apache Spark, Big Data, Data Processing, Distributed Computing, Data Management, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Query Languages, Python Programming

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Managing Data Analysis: Johns Hopkins University
  • Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Unit 1: Pearson
  • Managing Security in Google Cloud - Português Brasileiro: Google Cloud
  • Data Science with R: Duke University
  • Social Media Data Analytics: University of Washington
  • Managing Security in Google Cloud en Français: Google Cloud
  • Design Security Ops, Identity, and Compliance capabilities: Whizlabs
  • Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS): Unit 7: Pearson
  • Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Unit 2: Pearson
  • GenAI in Data Analytics: Meta

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