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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Cybersecurity & Data Privacy for Technical Product Managers

      Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Agile Methodology, Security Management, Technical Management, Audit Planning, Cyber Risk, Software Development Methodologies, Performance Metric, Information Technology, Business Ethics, Risk Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      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, Continuous Monitoring, NIST 800-53, Security Management, Incident Response, 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

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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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      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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      ISC2

      Security Concepts and Practices

      Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Security Awareness, Change Control, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Data Security, Safety and Security, Cyber Security Policies, Configuration Management, Data Ethics, Data Integrity, Identity and Access Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      92 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      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, Human Factors (Security), Encryption

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Cybersecurity for Business

      Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Incident Response, Penetration Testing, Computer Security Incident Management, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Data Security, Authentications, Cyber Attacks, Security Testing, Cloud Security, Security Strategy, Computer Security Awareness Training, Malware Protection, Risk Management, Security Awareness, Enterprise Security

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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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      University of Colorado System

      Secure Software Design

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Software Design, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Unified Modeling Language, Unit Testing, Threat Modeling, Usability Testing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Vulnerability Management, Security Engineering, Software Architecture, Secure Coding, Software Design Patterns, Database Management, Software Engineering Tools, Security Software, Technical Design, Software Development Life Cycle, Systems Design

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      436 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Data Center Security Management with Microsoft System Center

      Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Data Centers, DevSecOps, System Monitoring, Threat Detection, Microsoft Servers, Security Management, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Information Systems Security, Windows Servers, IT Infrastructure, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Testing, Disaster Recovery, IT Automation, Virtual Machines, Configuration Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      54 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      ISC2

      Privacy and Security for Healthcare Organizations​

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Security Awareness, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Security Controls, Health Information Management, Data Sharing, Medical Records, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Data Access, Identity and Access Management, Regulatory Compliance

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Cybersecurity & Data Privacy for Technical Product Managers: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Homeland Security and Cybersecurity: University of Colorado System
    • Data Security for Web Developers: Codio
    • GenAI for Telemedicine Data Security: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Security Concepts and Practices: ISC2
    • Systems and Application Security: ISC2
    • Cybersecurity for Business: University of Colorado System
    • Data Privacy and Protection Standards: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Secure Software Design: University of Colorado System
    • Data Center Security Management with Microsoft System Center: EDUCBA

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