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.

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Business Continuity Planning, Cryptography, Security Architecture Review, Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, Cyber Security Policies, Cryptographic Protocols, IT Security Architecture, Telecommunications, Network Administration, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, NIST 800-53, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Data Security, Governance Risk Management and Compliance
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Network Security, Security Architecture Review, Infrastructure Security, Enterprise Application Management, Software-Defined Networking, Application Security, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Engineering, Network Architecture, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Architecture, Software Quality Assurance, Security Controls, Network Planning And Design, Cloud Security, Cryptography
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Policies, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Risk Analysis, Security Awareness, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Strategy, Enterprise Security, Compliance Management, Security Architecture Review, Cyber Risk, Computer Security Awareness Training, Performance Measurement, Governance, ISO/IEC 27001, Security Requirements Analysis, Cybersecurity, Generative AI, Risk Management, Zero Trust Network Access
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Whizlabs
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Microsoft Azure, Firewall, Network Engineering, Network Administration, Virtual Networking, Application Security, Remote Access Systems, Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, Infrastructure Security, Web Applications, Load Balancing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Whizlabs
Skills you'll gain: Amazon Bedrock, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity and Access Management, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative Model Architectures, Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, Amazon Web Services, Large Language Modeling, Cloud Security, Cloud Management, AI Integrations, Amazon CloudWatch, User Accounts, Embeddings, Authorization (Computing), Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Key Management, Data Governance
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Cisco Learning and Certifications
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cybersecurity, Firewall, Network Monitoring, Authentications, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Computer Networking, Authorization (Computing), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Identity and Access Management, Security Controls, Encryption, Remote Access Systems, Cryptographic Protocols, Group Policy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Secure Coding, Security Software, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Controls, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Awareness, Web Applications, PHP (Scripting Language), Application Frameworks, Browser Compatibility, Computer Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cloud Security, Authentications, Key Management, Cloud Applications, Application Security, Secure Coding, DevSecOps, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Identity and Access Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Servers, Transaction Processing, Server Side
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Security Awareness, Change Control, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Information Assurance, Data Security, Safety and Security, Cyber Security Policies, Enterprise Security, Data Ethics, Human Factors (Security), Cyber Security Assessment, Data Integrity, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Whizlabs
Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Network Security, Amazon Web Services, Firewall, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Infrastructure, Virtual Networking, Security Controls, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Management, Endpoint Security, Network Planning And Design, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Load Balancing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Edureka
Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Linux Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Linux, Linux Commands, Network Administration, Linux Servers, Hardening, Network Monitoring, General Networking, Remote Access Systems, Network Performance Management, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Network Security, Network Support, Firewall, Security Controls, System Monitoring, Network Analysis
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Investigation, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Policies, Digital Analysis, Computer Security, Digital Assets, Security Testing, Data Analysis Software, Cyber Risk, Incident Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months