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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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    National Taiwan University

    計算機程式設計 (Computer Programming)

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Data Structures, Debugging

    4.8
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    369 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    操作系统原理(Operating Systems)

    Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Operating Systems, System Programming, OS Process Management, Computer Systems, File I/O, Data Storage, Unix, Computer Hardware, Data Structures, Virtualization, Algorithms

    4.6
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    363 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Infosec

    Execution, persistence, privilege escalation and evasion

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, Data Persistence, Exploitation techniques, Persistence, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Scripting, Python Programming, Microsoft Windows

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    94 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidade de São Paulo

    Introdução à Ciência da Computação com Python Parte 2

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Python Programming, Algorithms, Data Structures, Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Software Testing, Performance Testing

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Emory University

    Getting a Consulting Job

    Skills you'll gain: Consulting, Business Consulting, Management Consulting, Interviewing Skills, Professional Networking, Project Management, Case Studies, Team Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Complex Problem Solving, Communication

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    482 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Security Assessment, Public Key Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Threat Modeling, Cryptography, Exploitation techniques, Security Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Encryption, Technical Writing, Human Factors (Security)

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Intermediate Ethical Hacking Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Metasploit, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Assessments, Brute-force attacks, Web Applications, Cybersecurity, Firewall, Network Security, Wireless Networks, Network Analysis, SQL

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    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Introducción a la inteligencia artificial

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Bayesian Network, Applied Machine Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Machine Learning, Computational Logic, Program Development, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Markov Model, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Creativity, Artificial Neural Networks, Game Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Generative AI, Social Sciences

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    640 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Complex Retrieval Queries in MySQL Workbench

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL Workbench, Data Validation, SQL, MySQL, Query Languages, Analytical Skills, Relational Databases, Scripting

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Universidad Austral

    Desarrollo del lado servidor: NodeJS, Express y MongoDB

    Skills you'll gain: Server Side, Node.JS, Back-End Web Development, Restful API, MongoDB, Application Deployment, OAuth, Web Servers, Application Servers, Web Applications, Authentications, Application Security, Object-Relational Mapping, NoSQL, Data Persistence, Authorization (Computing), Software Testing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Web Hacker's Toolbox - Tools Used by Successful Hackers

    Skills you'll gain: Security Testing, Penetration Testing, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Application Security, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Assessments, Test Tools, Web Applications, SQL, Databases

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Cybersecurity Strategies for AI-Driven Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Responsible AI, Cyber Threat Intelligence, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Security Strategy, Data Ethics, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Threat Detection, Vulnerability Assessments, Data Security, Incident Response, Tensorflow

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • 計算機程式設計 (Computer Programming): National Taiwan University
  • 操作系统原理(Operating Systems): Peking University
  • Execution, persistence, privilege escalation and evasion: Infosec
  • Introdução à Ciência da Computação com Python Parte 2: Universidade de São Paulo
  • Getting a Consulting Job: Emory University
  • Introduction to Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking: Johns Hopkins University
  • Intermediate Ethical Hacking Techniques: Packt
  • Introducción a la inteligencia artificial: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Complex Retrieval Queries in MySQL Workbench: Coursera
  • Desarrollo del lado servidor: NodeJS, Express y MongoDB: Universidad Austral

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