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.

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

PepsiCo
Skills you'll gain: Water Sustainability, Water Resource Management, Water Resources, Hydrology, Water Quality, Stormwater Management, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Supply Chain Management, Economic Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Risk, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Controls, Security Strategy, Continuous Monitoring, Information Systems Security, Data Security, Computer Security, Enterprise Security, Risk Analysis, Threat Detection, Infrastructure Security, Information Assurance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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: Embedded Software, Security Engineering, Application Security, Hardening, Embedded Systems, Infrastructure Security, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Network Security, Secure Coding, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Encryption, System Configuration, Security Strategy, Federal Information Security Management Act, Linux, Hardware Architecture, Data Storage Technologies, Computer Hardware
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Penetration Testing, Network Security, Exploitation techniques, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cyber Security Assessment, Unix, Computer Security, Network Monitoring, Application Security, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cryptographic Protocols, Network Protocols, Cryptography, Security Awareness, Generative AI Agents, Server Side, Web Applications, Machine Learning Algorithms
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

AI CERTs
Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Application Security, Secure Coding, Scalability, Blockchain, Web Development, Program Development, Cryptographic Protocols, Cryptography, Payment Systems, Transaction Processing, Real Time Data
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Application Security, Web Applications, Javascript, Web Development, Node.JS, Security Controls, Web Servers, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Java Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Remote Access Systems, Network Troubleshooting, Network Administration, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Hardening, TCP/IP, Cybersecurity, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Human Factors (Security), Technical Support and Services, Encryption, Command-Line Interface, Authentications, Wireless Networks
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Incident Response, Security Management, Threat Management, Security Strategy, Event Monitoring, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Attacks, Continuous Monitoring, Enterprise Security, Security Awareness, Cyber Operations, Information Technology Operations, Automation, Systems Integration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Cloud Security, Hardening, Security Engineering, Infrastructure Security, Application Security, Information Systems Security, Network Security, Cyber Security Assessment, System Configuration, Cryptography, Encryption, Mobile Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks