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  • I

    ISC2

    Systems and Application Security

    Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Endpoint Security, Mobile Security, Cloud Security, Application Security, Cloud Computing, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Encryption

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Packt

    Security Assessment and Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Assessment, Security Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Management, Application Security, Security Strategy, Security Controls, Security Requirements Analysis, Data Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
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    U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Introducción a Data Science: Programación Estadística con R

    Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Statistical Programming, Ggplot2, Data Manipulation, Simulations, Statistical Software, Statistical Visualization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Processing, Graphing, Programming Principles, Scripting, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Structures, Software Installation, Package and Software Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    8.5K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Packt

    Security and Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Monitoring, Business Continuity, Security Management, ISO/IEC 27001, Security Controls, Threat Management, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Security Strategy, Business Risk Management, Cyber Risk, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Cyber Governance, Threat Modeling, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Cyber Security Strategy, NIST 800-53, Cybersecurity, Compliance Management, Risk Mitigation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    60 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    ISC2

    Network and Communications Security

    Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Network Security, Security Controls, General Networking, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Firewall, Network Administration, TCP/IP, Telecommunications, Proxy Servers, Network Infrastructure, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Remote Access Systems

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    32 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of London

    Introduction to Computer Security

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Commands, Computer Systems, Command-Line Interface, Cybersecurity, Computer Architecture, Network Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Hardware Architecture, Application Security, Threat Detection, Authorization (Computing), Network Protocols, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Operating Systems, Authentications, Network Monitoring, TCP/IP, Network Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    38 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Colorado System

    Homeland Security and Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Management Framework, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Public Safety and National Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Operations, Cyber Governance, Security Management, NIST 800-53, Incident Response, Security Strategy, Technology Roadmaps, Network Infrastructure, Technology Solutions, Transportation Operations, Legal Risk

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    628 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    LearnKartS

    System & Network Security Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Penetration Testing, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Firewall, Threat Detection, Endpoint Security, Exploitation techniques, Internet Of Things, Network Protocols

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    47 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Packt

    Communication and Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Encryption, OSI Models, IT Security Architecture, Network Performance Management, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Network Monitoring, Remote Access Systems, TCP/IP, Network Infrastructure, Network Troubleshooting, Network Protocols, Infrastructure Security, Wireless Networks, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Endpoint Security, Cloud Security, Routing Protocols, Software-Defined Networking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Packt

    Security Architecture and Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Security Controls, Cryptography, Security Engineering, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Information Systems Security, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Hardening, Infrastructure Security, Computer Security, Threat Modeling, Network Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Authentications, Data Integrity

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    M

    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Digital Forensics

    Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Investigation, File Systems, Mobile Security, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Threat Detection, Data Integrity, Graphical Tools, Digital Communications, Malware Protection, File Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Response, Mobile Development Tools, Data Storage, Real Time Data, Disaster Recovery, Network Analysis, Regulation and Legal Compliance

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    LearnQuest

    Security at the Edge

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Network Security, Security Strategy, Risk Management Framework, Internet Of Things, Cyber Risk, Threat Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Infrastructure Security, Hardware Architecture, Security Engineering, Encryption, Communication Systems, Wireless Networks, Information Systems Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Risk Analysis, Network Infrastructure

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Systems and Application Security: ISC2
  • Security Assessment and Testing: Packt
  • Introducción a Data Science: Programación Estadística con R: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Security and Risk Management: Packt
  • Network and Communications Security : ISC2
  • Introduction to Computer Security: University of London
  • Homeland Security and Cybersecurity: University of Colorado System
  • System & Network Security Essentials: LearnKartS
  • Communication and Network Security: Packt
  • Security Architecture and Engineering: Packt

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