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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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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Compassionate Leadership Through Service Learning with Jane Goodall and Roots & Shoots

    Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Compassion, Community Development, Community Outreach, Social Impact, Needs Assessment, Train The Trainer, Program Evaluation, Sustainable Development, Education and Training, Data Mapping, Initiative and Leadership, Empowerment, Curriculum Planning, Working With Children, Collaboration, Planning, Environmental Issue

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Metasploit for Beginners: Ethical Penetration Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Metasploit, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Command-Line Interface, Virtual Machines, Linux, Technical Documentation

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    70 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Core WordPress Development Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Development Environment, Content Management Systems, Data Management, PHP (Scripting Language), Database Development, Information Architecture, Application Security, Data Validation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Amazon

    Database Management with Java and SQL

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Management, MySQL, Relational Databases, Query Languages, Databases, Database Application, Database Design, Data Access, Java, Java Programming, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Software Development

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    35 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    AZ-104: Azure Storage, Compute, Containers, and Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Management, Virtual Machines, Kubernetes, Containerization, Cloud Storage, Cloud Computing, Data Storage, Application Deployment, IT Automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Application Security, Data Import/Export, Scalability, Encryption

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Football: More than a Game

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, International Relations, Finance, Diplomacy, Social Impact, Cultural Diversity, Socioeconomics, Cultural Sensitivity, World History, Governance, Community Development, Data Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    HashiCorp Vault Foundations and Secrets Management

    Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Hardening, Key Management, Data Security, Cloud Security, Security Management, Security Controls, Encryption, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, System Configuration, Servers, Configuration Management, Database Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    IIBA® Entry Certificate in Business Analysis™ (ECBA™) Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Elicitation, Requirements Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Requirements Management, Business Analysis, Performance Improvement, Business Requirements, Case Studies, Stakeholder Analysis, Governance, Business Process Modeling, Strategic Planning, Problem Solving, Prioritization

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    INSEAD

    Blockchain and Business

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Blockchain, Business Transformation, Business Leadership, Governance, Strategic Leadership, FinTech, Technology Strategies, Corporate Sustainability, Business, Business Modeling, Business Strategy, Emerging Technologies, New Business Development, Innovation, Organizational Structure, Cyber Governance, Business Technologies, Data Governance, Executive Presence

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Create a Simple Gantt Chart using Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Project Schedules, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization, Dashboard, Scheduling, Project Management Software

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    Siemens

    Introduction to Model-Based Systems Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Unified Modeling Language, Systems Engineering, Systems Design, Software Systems, Systems Architecture, Systems Analysis, Product Lifecycle Management, System Requirements, Requirements Analysis, Verification And Validation, Cloud Computing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect - SC-100 Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Management, Threat Modeling, Zero Trust Network Access, DevSecOps, Identity and Access Management, Application Security, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Microsoft Azure, Security Strategy, IT Security Architecture, Cloud Security, Network Security

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Compassionate Leadership Through Service Learning with Jane Goodall and Roots & Shoots: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Metasploit for Beginners: Ethical Penetration Testing: Coursera
  • Core WordPress Development Concepts: Packt
  • Database Management with Java and SQL: Amazon
  • AZ-104: Azure Storage, Compute, Containers, and Automation: Packt
  • Football: More than a Game: The University of Edinburgh
  • HashiCorp Vault Foundations and Secrets Management: Packt
  • IIBA® Entry Certificate in Business Analysis™ (ECBA™) Exam Prep: Starweaver
  • Blockchain and Business: INSEAD
  • Create a Simple Gantt Chart using Microsoft Excel: Coursera

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