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.

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: File Management, Firewall, Linux Administration, Ubuntu, Hardening, Linux Servers, OS Process Management, Linux, Authentications, Zero Trust Network Access, Remote Access Systems, Data Security, User Accounts, Network Security, Linux Commands, Application Security, Security Strategy, Operating System Administration, Information Systems Security, IT Security Architecture
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, IT Security Architecture, Network Security, Internet Of Things, Identity and Access Management, Encryption, Security Engineering, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Threat Management, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, Cloud Solutions, Systems Architecture, Cryptography
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Operations, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Governance, Incident Response, Risk Management Framework, Technology Solutions, Legal Risk
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Centers, Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Virtual Machines, Network Monitoring, Wide Area Networks, Virtualization, Wireless Networks, Firewall, Cloud Infrastructure, Hardening, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), TCP/IP, Cloud Computing, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Remote Access Systems, Network Protocols, Internet Of Things
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Google App Engine, Vulnerability Assessments, Application Security, Cloud Security, Google Cloud Platform
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Network Administration, Hardening, Network Monitoring, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cybersecurity, Network Protocols, Firewall, General Networking, Network Infrastructure, Network Performance Management, Authentications, Identity and Access Management, Encryption, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Multi-Factor Authentication, Wireless Networks
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Incident Response, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cloud Security, Cyber Threat Hunting, Risk Management, Cost Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Governance, Security Controls, Vulnerability Assessments, Compliance Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Monitoring, Network Administration, Network Security, Firewall, Ansible, System Monitoring, Network Protocols, Security Controls, Software-Defined Networking, Puppet (Configuration Management Tool), Chef (Configuration Management Tool), Network Switches, Real Time Data, Authentications, Scripting, JSON, Automation, Application Programming Interface (API)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Security, Cryptography, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Encryption, User Provisioning, Security Management, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, ISO/IEC 27001, Information Systems Security, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, DevSecOps, Risk Management, OAuth, Data Management, Software Development Methodologies, Cybersecurity
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Survey Creation, Data Literacy, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Peer Review, Research Design, Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Regression Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Research, Probability, Quantitative Research, Analytics, Probability Distribution, Analysis, Logistic Regression, Report Writing, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Whizlabs
Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Web Services, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Network Security, Threat Detection, Amazon S3, Infrastructure Security, Data Security, Security Management, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Key Management, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Encryption
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Zero Trust Network Access, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Security, Endpoint Detection and Response, Security Controls, Multi-Factor Authentication, Cloud Computing, Identity and Access Management, Enterprise Security, Data Governance, Encryption
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks