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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.


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Popular Data Security Courses and Certifications


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    Google Cloud

    Tracking Cryptocurrency Exchange Trades with Google Cloud Platform in Real-Time

    Skills you'll gain: Dataflow, Google Cloud Platform, Data Pipelines, Real Time Data, Data Analysis Software, Data Visualization Software, Big Data, Databases, Tensorflow

    Advanced · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Starweaver

    Basics of Cyber Threat Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Detection, Threat Modeling, Threat Management, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Incident Response, Continuous Monitoring, Risk Management Framework, Technical Communication, Vulnerability Assessments, Automation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    LearnQuest

    Neural Networks and Random Forests

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Random Forest Algorithm, Keras (Neural Network Library), Tensorflow, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Decision Tree Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Regression Analysis, Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms, Python Programming

    2.9
    Rating, 2.9 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI Cybersecurity & Privacy for Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Security, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Crisis Management, LLM Application, Productivity, Incident Response, Responsible AI, OpenAI, AI Personalization, AI Enablement, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Business Ethics, Information Privacy, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    8K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: New
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    Edureka

    Vulnerability Assessment and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Assessment, Hardening, Threat Management, Patch Management, Cyber Risk, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Hunting, Application Security, Security Controls, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Engineering, Cyber Security Policies, Network Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Network Engineering, Web Applications

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    University of Michigan

    Applied Unsupervised Learning in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Embeddings, Supervised Learning, Data Preprocessing, Python Programming, Exploratory Data Analysis

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
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    Microsoft

    Indexing, Performance Optimization & Functions in SQL Server

    Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, Microsoft SQL Servers, Database Development, Transact-SQL, Performance Tuning, Database Management, SQL, Microsoft Copilot, System Monitoring

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Interpretable Machine Learning Applications: Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Decision Tree Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Random Forest Algorithm, Responsible AI, Data Import/Export, Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    65 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Google Cloud

    Google Workspace Administrator

    Skills you'll gain: User Provisioning, Data Governance, Google Workspace, Data Loss Prevention, Gmail, User Accounts, Google Gemini, Information Management, Email Security, Data Management, Data Security, Document Management, Identity and Access Management, Mobile Security, Records Management, Data Storage, Security Management, Cloud Security, Group Policy, Technical Support

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.5K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northeastern University

    Systems and Cybersecurity Fundamentals Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cryptography, Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Policies, Encryption, Data Security, Network Security, Security Controls, Network Protocols, Threat Modeling, Security Strategy, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Storage, Zero Trust Network Access, Governance Risk Management and Compliance

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
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    National Taiwan University

    人工智慧:機器學習與理論基礎 (Artificial Intelligence - Learning & Theory)

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Deep Learning, Theoretical Computer Science, Classification Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Autoencoders, Convolutional Neural Networks, Supervised Learning, Computer Science, Decision Tree Learning, Algorithms

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    62 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Status: AI skills
    AI skills
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    IBM

    IBM DevOps and Software Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, CI/CD, Software Development Life Cycle, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Continuous Integration, Istio, Linux Commands, Software Architecture, Agile Software Development, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Deployment, Test Driven Development (TDD), Kubernetes, Restful API, Git (Version Control System), DevOps, Grafana, Software Engineering, Data Import/Export, Application Development

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    64K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Tracking Cryptocurrency Exchange Trades with Google Cloud Platform in Real-Time: Google Cloud
  • Basics of Cyber Threat Intelligence: Starweaver
  • Neural Networks and Random Forests: LearnQuest
  • Generative AI Cybersecurity & Privacy for Leaders: Vanderbilt University
  • Vulnerability Assessment and Management: Edureka
  • Applied Unsupervised Learning in Python: University of Michigan
  • Indexing, Performance Optimization & Functions in SQL Server: Microsoft
  • Interpretable Machine Learning Applications: Part 1: Coursera
  • Google Workspace Administrator: Google Cloud
  • Systems and Cybersecurity Fundamentals Part 1: Northeastern University

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