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      University of London

      Introduction to Network Security

      Skills you'll gain: Network Security, OSI Models, TCP/IP, Threat Modeling, Network Protocols, Computer Networking, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Network Architecture, Cryptographic Protocols, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Infrastructure

      4.9
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Introduction to Security in the World of AI

      Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Security Strategy, Security Management, Enterprise Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Assurance, Infrastructure Security, Cybersecurity, Threat Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Risk

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Strategies for Cloud Security Risk Management

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Risk Management Framework, Data Security, DevSecOps, Personally Identifiable Information, Security Management, ISO/IEC 27001, Cloud Computing, Information Privacy, NIST 800-53, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Security Controls, Google Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity, Identity and Access Management

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Information Technology and Security Principles

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      14 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Kennesaw State University

      What Is Cybersecurity?

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Risk, Personally Identifiable Information, Threat Detection, Information Privacy, Authentications, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Human Factors (Security), NIST 800-53

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Kennesaw State University

      Cybersecurity Awareness For Everyone: Final Assessment

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Awareness, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Security, Network Security, Internet Of Things, Network Infrastructure

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      Identifying Security Vulnerabilities

      Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Secure Coding, Cryptography, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Encryption, Application Security, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Data Security, Security Controls, Authentications, Vulnerability Management, Web Applications, Javascript

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      176 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Palo Alto Networks

      Palo Alto Networks Cloud Security Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Cloud Platforms, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, DevSecOps, Software As A Service, Network Security, Cloud Applications, Public Cloud, Infrastructure Security, Data Security, Firewall, Serverless Computing, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Virtual Machines, Containerization, Data Centers, Virtualization

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      141 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Whizlabs

      AWS: Data Protection and Security Governance

      Skills you'll gain: Patch Management, Data Security, Cloud Security, Amazon Web Services, Data Governance, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cyber Governance, Cloud Management, Key Management, Amazon S3, Amazon CloudWatch, Data Encryption Standard, AWS CloudFormation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Public Key Infrastructure, Configuration Management

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Infosec

      Introduction to Privacy - Part 3

      Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Information Assurance, Security Controls, Threat Management, Incident Management, Data Management, Auditing, Continuous Improvement Process, Business Metrics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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, Cyber Security Strategy, Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Threat Detection, Security Controls, Disaster Recovery, Authentications

      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), Data Security, Security Awareness, Information Privacy, Encryption

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Introduction to Network Security: University of London
    • Introduction to Security in the World of AI: Google Cloud
    • Strategies for Cloud Security Risk Management: Google Cloud
    • Information Technology and Security Principles: Packt
    • What Is Cybersecurity?: Kennesaw State University
    • Cybersecurity Awareness For Everyone: Final Assessment: Kennesaw State University
    • Identifying Security Vulnerabilities: University of California, Davis
    • Palo Alto Networks Cloud Security Fundamentals: Palo Alto Networks
    • AWS: Data Protection and Security Governance: Whizlabs
    • Introduction to Privacy - Part 3: Infosec

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