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: Microsoft Intune (Mobile Device Management Software), Endpoint Security, Microsoft Windows, Authentications, Application Deployment, Operating System Administration, Azure Active Directory, Windows PowerShell, Group Policy, Enterprise Application Management, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Applications, Mobile Development Tools, Enterprise Security, Mobile Security, System Configuration, Security Management, User Provisioning, Android (Operating System), Patch Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Oracle Cloud, Oracle Databases, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Database Application, Cloud Security, Data Storage, Computing Platforms, Cloud Storage, Cloud Computing, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Virtual Networking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Cyber Governance, System Monitoring, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Enterprise Security, Data Security, Authorization (Computing), Multi-Factor Authentication, User Accounts, Authentications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Anomaly Detection, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Malware Protection, Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Detection, Network Analysis, AI Security, Applied Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Network Security, Unsupervised Learning, Performance Testing, Analysis, Classification Algorithms, Supervised Learning, Microsoft Windows
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Computer Programming Tools, C and C++, Application Security, System Programming, C++ (Programming Language), C (Programming Language), Software Development Tools, Exploit development, Debugging, Interoperability, Unix, Embedded Systems, Vulnerability Assessments, Unix Commands, File I/O, Operating Systems, Data Security, Linux, Microsoft Windows
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Event Management, Blogs, Content Development and Management, Content Management, Web Design, Web Design and Development, No-Code Development, Brand Management, Digital Marketing, Public Relations
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cloud Security, Authorization (Computing), Cyber Risk, Authentications, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Modeling, Security Controls, Application Security, Secure Coding, System Monitoring, Cryptography, Data Security, Identity and Access Management, Infrastructure Security, Hardening
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Single Sign-On (SSO), Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Active Directory, Multi-Factor Authentication, Microsoft Azure, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), User Accounts, Security Controls, Enterprise Security, Cloud Services
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Assessments, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Brute-force attacks, Application Security, Network Security, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Cloud Security, API Testing, Wireless Networks
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Authentications, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), User Provisioning, OAuth, User Accounts, Security Controls, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authorization (Computing), Single Sign-On (SSO), Cryptographic Protocols
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Interactive Brokers
Skills you'll gain: Financial Trading, International Finance, Financial Market, Securities Trading, Equities, Capital Markets, Market Data, Market Dynamics, Portfolio Risk, Market Trend, Market Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of Sydney
Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, digital literacy, Information Management, Research, Productivity, Data Sharing, Reliability, Organizational Skills, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Identity and Access Management, Intellectual Property
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months