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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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    Packt

    Securing Compute, Storage, and Databases in Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Security, Data Security, Kubernetes, Security Controls, Hardening, Database Architecture and Administration, Identity and Access Management, Data Storage Technologies, Infrastructure Security, Data Storage, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), System Configuration, Continuous Monitoring, Encryption, Key Management, Containerization, Data Governance

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Redacting Sensitive Data with Cloud Data Loss Prevention

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Data Loss Prevention, Data Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Cloud Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Services

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Google Cloud

    Protecting Sensitive Data in Gen AI Model Responses

    Skills you'll gain: Data Loss Prevention, AI Security, Gemini, Google Gemini, Generative AI, Personally Identifiable Information, Cloud API, Jupyter, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Security, Scripting Languages

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Cloud Security, Resiliency, and Vulnerability Management

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Endpoint Security, Vulnerability Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Attacks, Cloud Computing, Zero Trust Network Access, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cloud Deployment, Infrastructure Security, Mobile Security, Disaster Recovery

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Implementing Security in Dataplex

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Google Cloud Platform, Data Lakes, Cloud Storage, Data Security, Data Access, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cloud Computing, Big Data, Data Analysis

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Protection of Information Assets

    Skills you'll gain: Data Loss Prevention, Security Testing, Network Security, Cryptography, IT Security Architecture, Security Controls, Cloud Security, Encryption, Data Security, Network Administration, Information Assurance, Cybersecurity, Identity and Access Management, Penetration Testing, Cloud Computing, Cyber Risk, Vulnerability Scanning, Authorization (Computing), Computer Security Incident Management, Information Privacy

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Google Workspace Data Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Data Loss Prevention, Gmail, Google Workspace, Information Management, Data Management, Data Security, Document Management, Records Management, Data Storage, Data Access, Data Import/Export, Email Security, System Configuration

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    671 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Check Point: Next-Gen Data Center Security CloudGuard for Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Security, Cloud Computing, Cloud Deployment, Public Cloud, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Management, Firewall, Security Management, Identity and Access Management, Network Security, Network Administration, Cloud Storage, General Networking

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Security Fundamentals and Identity Management

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Risk Management Framework, Multi-Factor Authentication, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Personally Identifiable Information, Security Controls, Threat Management, Data Security, Information Privacy, Network Security, Authorization (Computing)

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    37 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Kennesaw State University

    Cybersecurity: Protecting your Information on the Go

    Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Mobile Security, General Networking, Proxy Servers, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Security Awareness, Information Privacy, Emerging Technologies

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Asset Security

    Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Data Loss Prevention, Security Management, Data Management, Security Controls, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Systems Security, Data Governance, Information Management, Encryption, Identity and Access Management

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Data Management with Azure: Implement Compliance Controls

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft SQL Servers, Data Security, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Security, Database Management, Data Management, Data Access, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Securing Compute, Storage, and Databases in Azure: Packt
  • Redacting Sensitive Data with Cloud Data Loss Prevention: Google Cloud
  • Protecting Sensitive Data in Gen AI Model Responses: Google Cloud
  • Cloud Security, Resiliency, and Vulnerability Management: Packt
  • Implementing Security in Dataplex: Google Cloud
  • Protection of Information Assets: Packt
  • Google Workspace Data Governance: Google Cloud
  • Check Point: Next-Gen Data Center Security CloudGuard for Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Security Fundamentals and Identity Management: Packt
  • Cybersecurity: Protecting your Information on the Go: Kennesaw State University

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