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.

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Policies, Security Engineering, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Threat Modeling, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, Vulnerability Assessments, Public Policies, Human Factors, Human Computer Interaction, Usability, Software Testing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Data Governance, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Data Management, Data Ethics, Cyber Governance, Security Controls, Cyber Risk, Data Access, Encryption, Risk Management Framework
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Attacks, Data Security, Safety and Security, Cybersecurity, Security Software, Computer Security Awareness Training, Information Systems Security, Security Strategy, Incident Response, Data Storage, Vulnerability Assessments, Patch Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Security, Telehealth, Health Technology, Generative AI, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Healthcare Ethics, Regulatory Compliance, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Security Strategy, Medical Privacy, Data Security, Analysis, Innovation, Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Data Centers, DevSecOps, System Monitoring, Threat Detection, Infrastructure Security, Microsoft Servers, Security Management, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Information Systems Security, Windows Servers, IT Infrastructure, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Disaster Recovery, IT Automation, Virtual Machines, Configuration Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Database Management, Databases, Relational Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Security, User Accounts, Secure Coding, SQL, Application Security, Vulnerability Scanning, NoSQL, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Encryption, Data Manipulation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Akamai Technologies, Inc.
Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Incident Response, Network Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Authentications, Vulnerability Assessments, Encryption, Firewall, Identity and Access Management, Hardening, Threat Detection, Disaster Recovery, Public Key Infrastructure, Mobile Security, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Encryption, Data Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Data Integrity, Information Systems Security, Key Management, Network Security, Information Privacy, Authentications, Digital Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Responsible AI, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Data Ethics, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Governance, Data Strategy, Data Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Incident Response, Cyber Security Policies, Compliance Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Risk Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Cyber Operations
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Hardware Design, Security Engineering, Hardware Architecture, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Cryptography, Encryption, Technical Design, Emerging Technologies, System Design and Implementation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Data Sharing, Security Controls, Authentications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Cybersecurity, Data Ethics, Authentications, Data Encryption Standard, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cryptography, Cyber Security Policies, Information Assurance, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Authorization (Computing), Security Controls, Information Privacy, Encryption, Security Awareness, Human Factors (Security), Risk Analysis, Problem Solving, Communication
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months