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.
Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Data Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Personally Identifiable Information, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Security, Data Management, Data Architecture, Data Strategy, Metadata Management, Data Processing, Security Controls
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Data Loss Prevention, Gmail, Google Workspace, Information Management, Data Management, Data Security, Document Management, Records Management, Record Keeping, Data Storage, Data Import/Export, Email Security, System Configuration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Strategy, Cloud Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Cybersecurity, Incident Management, Cyber Governance, Cryptography, Public Key Infrastructure, Key Management, Network Security, Risk Management Framework, Authentications, Encryption, Digital Forensics, Risk Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Data Ethics, Computer Security, Authentications, Cryptography, Information Assurance, Cyber Security Policies, Authorization (Computing), Security Software, Security Controls, Cyber Security Assessment, Information Privacy, Encryption, Data Access, Security Awareness, Risk Analysis, Problem Solving, Communication
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Health Technology, Health Information Management, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Data Management, Health Care, Health Informatics, Cloud Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Regulatory Compliance, Information Systems Security, Information Privacy, Data Storage Technologies, Information Management, Data Security, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Data Loss Prevention, Information Technology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: User Provisioning, User Accounts, Data Import/Export, Salesforce, Data Integrity, Data Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Identity and Access Management, Data Security, Authorization (Computing), Data Sharing, Data Access, Security Controls, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Records Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Secure Coding, Cryptography, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Encryption, Application Security, Penetration Testing, Data Security, Exploitation techniques, Security Controls, Authentications, Vulnerability Management, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Personally Identifiable Information, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, Cloud Security, Data Integrity, Data Infrastructure, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Security, Infrastructure Security, Encryption, Private Cloud, Security Controls, Network Security, Cloud Storage, Identity and Access Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Personally Identifiable Information, Data Governance, Data Management, Information Privacy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Security, Compliance Management, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Regulatory Compliance, Incident Response, Data Sharing, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Incident Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Financial Regulations, Regulatory Requirements, Financial Regulation, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Cybersecurity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Incident Management, Data Centers, Computer Security Incident Management, DevSecOps, Continuous Monitoring, System Monitoring, Threat Detection, Infrastructure Security, Microsoft Servers, IT Security Architecture, Information Technology Operations, Security Management, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Data Security, Information Systems Security, Windows Servers, IT Infrastructure, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Testing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Management, Threat Detection, Information Systems Security, Hardening, Security Strategy, Security Controls, Security Software, Network Security, Vulnerability Management, Identity and Access Management, Email Security, Security Awareness, Encryption, Risk Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Endpoint Security, Vulnerability Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Attacks, Network Architecture, Threat Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Standards, Zero Trust Network Access, Cybersecurity, IT Security Architecture, Network Security, Cloud Deployment, Infrastructure Security, AI Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months