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: Metasploit, Exploitation techniques, Penetration Testing, Database Management, Cryptography, Data Import/Export, Public Key Infrastructure, MySQL, Vulnerability Scanning, Encryption, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Data Encryption Standard, SQL, PostgreSQL, Command-Line Interface
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Application Security, Security Testing, DevSecOps, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Scanning, Continuous Monitoring, Vulnerability Assessments, Application Performance Management, System Monitoring, Development Environment, Data Security, Software Development Life Cycle
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Identity and Access Management, Information Privacy, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Encryption, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Authentications, User Provisioning, Cybersecurity, Threat Modeling, Multi-Factor Authentication, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Cyber Attacks, Computer Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Data Management, Security Management, Cyber Risk, Security Awareness
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Data Security, Cloud Services, Cloud Storage, Personally Identifiable Information, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy, Data Governance, Data Integrity, Cloud Platforms, Security Controls, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Relational Databases, Encryption, SQL
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Royal Holloway, University of London
Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Linux, Network Security, Cyber Governance, OSI Models, Incident Management, Incident Response, Security Management, Linux Commands, TCP/IP, Computer Systems, Threat Modeling, Command-Line Interface, Network Protocols, Computer Networking, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Human Factors (Security), Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

EIT Digital
Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Cryptography, Information Systems Security, Security Management, Security Requirements Analysis, Data Access, Vulnerability Assessments, Data Management, Information Management, Big Data
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Data Governance, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Data Management, Data Ethics, Cyber Governance, Security Controls, Cyber Risk, Data Access, Encryption, Risk Management Framework
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Database Management, Databases, Relational Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Security, User Accounts, Secure Coding, SQL, Application Security, Vulnerability Scanning, NoSQL, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Encryption, Data Manipulation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Responsible AI, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Data Ethics, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Governance, Data Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Incident Response, Cyber Security Policies, Compliance Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Governance, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Risk Analysis, Cyber Operations, Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Governance, Incident Response, Data Security, Accountability, Compliance Management, Data Processing, Data Sharing, Data Access, Regulatory Requirements, Informed Consent
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Telehealth, Health Technology, Generative AI, Healthcare Ethics, Regulatory Compliance, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Security Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, System Implementation, Data Security, Analysis, Risk Analysis, Innovation, Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks