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    University of Minnesota

    Cloud Data Security

    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

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    Intermediate · 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

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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: 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

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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, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Technical Design, Software Architecture, Secure Coding, Object Oriented Design, Software Design Patterns, Database Management, Security Software, Systems Design, Software Engineering, Software Development Life Cycle

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    438 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Infosec

    CompTIA Data+

    Skills you'll gain: Data Integration, Data Analysis, Data Mining, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Modeling, Data Governance, Business Analytics, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Dashboard, Data Warehousing, Data Storage, Data Security, Data Quality, Descriptive Statistics, Data Cleansing, Data Integrity, Relational Databases, Machine Learning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 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

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Dark Data Migration and Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Data Transformation, Engineering Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Computational Thinking, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Storytelling, Data Integration, Capacity Management, Data Analysis, Data Warehousing, Data Strategy, Data Management, Data Lakes, Unstructured Data, Business Intelligence, Data Governance, Data Access, Data Literacy, Solution Design, Data Quality

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 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, Data Management, Information Management, Big Data

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Mastering SQL and Data Management with Teradata

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Transaction Processing, Query Languages, Database Management, Data Manipulation, Data Security, Stored Procedure, Relational Databases, Data Transformation, Data Storage, Data Integrity, Authorization (Computing), Data Dictionary

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Encryption, Data Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Data Integrity, Information Systems Security, Key Management, Network Security, Information Privacy, Authentications, Digital Communications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Digital Safety and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Attacks, Data Security, Safety and Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Awareness Training, Information Systems Security, Security Strategy, Security Controls, Threat Modeling, Disaster Recovery, Data Loss Prevention, Incident Response, Vulnerability Assessments, Patch Management

    4.7
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    CompTIA Cloud CV0-003: Unit 4

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Incident Response, Security Controls, Computer Security Incident Management, Data Security, Identity and Access Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Application Security, Security Management, Network Security, Encryption, Vulnerability Management, Data Management, Patch Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Cloud Data Security: University of Minnesota
  • Data Security for Web Developers: Codio
  • GenAI for Telemedicine Data Security: Coursera Instructor Network
  • Secure Software Design: University of Colorado System
  • CompTIA Data+: Infosec
  • Data Center Security Management with Microsoft System Center: EDUCBA
  • Dark Data Migration and Architecture: Arizona State University
  • Security and Privacy for Big Data - Part 1: EIT Digital
  • Mastering SQL and Data Management with Teradata: Board Infinity
  • (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Unit 2: Pearson

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