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      Pearson

      CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor: Unit 5

      Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Information Systems Security, Information Assurance, Security Controls, Data Integrity, Personally Identifiable Information, Identity and Access Management, Network Security, IT Security Architecture, Authentications, Cybersecurity, Authorization (Computing), Infrastructure Security, Encryption, Enterprise Security, User Accounts, Security Awareness, Safety and Security

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Edureka

      Cloud Security on AWS

      Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud Security, Threat Detection, Network Security, Incident Response, Identity and Access Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Amazon Web Services, Threat Management, IT Security Architecture, Data Security, Security Strategy, Data Loss Prevention, Cloud Standards, Security Controls, Cloud Computing, Security Management, Network Administration, Network Planning And Design, Encryption

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Telemedicine Data Security

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Telehealth, Health Technology, Generative AI, Healthcare Ethics, Regulatory Compliance, Security Strategy, Medical Privacy, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Artificial Intelligence, System Implementation, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Analysis, Risk Analysis, Innovation, Design

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Securing Digital Democracy

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Policies, Security Engineering, Information Systems Security, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Vulnerability, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, Public Policies, Public Safety and National Security, Safety and Security, Human Factors, Human Computer Interaction, Usability, Software Testing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      170 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EIT Digital

      Security and Privacy for Big Data - Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Cryptography, Information Systems Security, Security Management, Security Requirements Analysis, Data Access, Vulnerability Assessments, Big Data, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      584 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pearson

      Cybersecurity Prevention and Detection: Unit 2

      Skills you'll gain: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Data Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Security Controls, Email Security, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Information Privacy, Data Governance, Event Monitoring, Incident Response, Automation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EC-Council

      Information Security Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Systems Development Life Cycle, Human Factors (Security), Security Awareness, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies, Threat Detection, ISO/IEC 27001, Security Controls, Computer Security, Network Security, Risk Management Framework, Information Systems, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Introduction to Data Protection and Privacy

      Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Information Privacy, Data Governance, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Data Management, Data Storage, Cyber Risk, Data Processing, Data Access, Encryption

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      59 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Data Privacy and Protection Standards

      Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Data Governance, Data Ethics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Loss Prevention, Data Management, Security Controls, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Management, Compliance Training, Data Integrity, Security Strategy, Regulatory Requirements, Safety Culture, Incident Response, Employee Training

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Kennesaw State University

      Cybersecurity Awareness for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Wireless Networks, Mobile Security, Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Personally Identifiable Information, Cyber Attacks, Firewall, General Networking, Threat Detection, Computer Security Awareness Training, Proxy Servers, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Security, Security Awareness, Cyber Risk, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Information Privacy, Authentications, Social Media

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Back-End Infrastructure: Servers, Secure APIs and Data

      Skills you'll gain: API Design, Back-End Web Development, Secure Coding, Data Security, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, Server Side, IT Infrastructure, Application Security, Infrastructure Security, Data Integrity, Servers, OAuth, Cloud Security, Server Administration, System Configuration, Encryption, Authentications, Authorization (Computing)

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Codio

      Data Security for Web Developers

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Data Security, Encryption, Authorization (Computing), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Secure Coding, Public Key Infrastructure, Authentications, Web Development, Application Security, Web Applications, Multi-Factor Authentication, Security Strategy

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor: Unit 5: Pearson
    • Cloud Security on AWS: Edureka
    • GenAI for Telemedicine Data Security: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Securing Digital Democracy: University of Michigan
    • Security and Privacy for Big Data - Part 1: EIT Digital
    • Cybersecurity Prevention and Detection: Unit 2: Pearson
    • Information Security Fundamentals: EC-Council
    • Introduction to Data Protection and Privacy: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Data Privacy and Protection Standards: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Cybersecurity Awareness for Everyone: Kennesaw State University

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