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.

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Salesforce Development, Workflow Management, Operational Efficiency, Data Access, Business Process Automation, Data Security, Data Sharing, Application Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), IT Automation, Automation, Security Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), AI Security, Responsible AI, API Testing, Penetration Testing, OpenAI, OpenAI API, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Scanning, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Information Systems Security, IT Security Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Security Testing, Security Engineering, Application Security, Asset Protection, Risk Management Framework, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Risk Management, Data Security, Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Threat Modeling, Cloud Security, Incident Response, Cryptography, Network Monitoring
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity and Access Management, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cloud Computing, Network Security, Data Security, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Security, Cloud Services, Encryption, Firewall, Virtual Networking, Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Servers, Operating System Administration, User Accounts, Linux Commands, User Provisioning, Systems Administration, System Configuration, Hardening, Security Controls, Authorization (Computing), Computer Security, Network Administration, Authentications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Threat Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Security Testing, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Software Architecture, API Design, Test Automation, Vulnerability Management, Agentic systems, Systems Design, Model Evaluation, Test Driven Development (TDD), CI/CD, Python Programming, Continuous Deployment, Dependency Analysis, Large Language Modeling, Machine Learning, Performance Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Key Management, Cryptography, Application Security, Encryption, Secure Coding, Data Security, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Security Testing, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Code Review
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Google Cloud Platform, Security Controls, Cloud Computing, Virtual Networking, Firewall, Network Security, Data Access, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authorization (Computing), Single Sign-On (SSO), Authentications, Public Cloud, Load Balancing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Computer Security, OSI Models, Systems Administration, Virtualization, Information Technology, Information Systems Security, Enterprise Security, General Networking, Cybersecurity, Computer Networking, Virtual Machines, Enterprise Architecture, Risk Management Framework
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Mobile Security, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Investigation, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cybersecurity, Mobile Development, Cyber Security Policies, Apple iOS, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cyber Governance, Data Security, Threat Modeling, Android (Operating System), Application Security, Computer Security, Legal Proceedings, Machine Learning Methods
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Puppet (Configuration Management Tool), Software-Defined Networking, Network Administration, Security Awareness, Chef (Configuration Management Tool), Information Systems Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), JSON, Authentications, Computer Networking, Authorization (Computing), Automation, Configuration Management, Application Programming Interface (API)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Continuous Monitoring, Security Management, Security Strategy, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Risk, Threat Management, Cyber Security Strategy, System Monitoring, Cloud Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Requirements Analysis, Security Controls, Cyber Security Assessment, Incident Response, Risk Analysis, Cloud Standards, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks