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    Understand data security principles for protecting digital assets. Learn to implement security measures and respond to data breaches.

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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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      Google Cloud

      Redacting Sensitive Data with Cloud Data Loss Prevention

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Data Loss Prevention, Data Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Cloud Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Services

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      Security Fundamentals and Identity Management

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Risk Management Framework, Multi-Factor Authentication, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Personally Identifiable Information, Security Controls, Threat Management, Data Security, Information Privacy, Network Security, Authorization (Computing)

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Kennesaw State University

      Cybersecurity: Protecting your Information at Home

      Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Firewall, Threat Detection, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Cloud Storage, Information Privacy, Cloud Computing, General Networking, Encryption

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Beginner · 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), Computer Security Awareness Training, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Emerging Technologies

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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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      University of California, Davis

      Identifying Security Vulnerabilities

      Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Secure Coding, Cryptography, Exploit development, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Encryption, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Data Security, Security Controls, Authentications, Security Testing, Vulnerability Management, Personally Identifiable Information

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      176 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Kennesaw State University

      What Is Cybersecurity?

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Data Ethics, Authentications, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Human Factors (Security), NIST 800-53, Identity and Access Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Data Management with Azure: Implement Compliance Controls

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft SQL Servers, Data Security, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Security, Database Management, Data Management, Data Access, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Kennesaw State University

      Cybersecurity: What to Do When You Are a Victim

      Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Awareness, Personally Identifiable Information, Cyber Risk, Threat Detection, Information Privacy, Safety and Security, Multi-Factor Authentication

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Check Point: Next-Gen Data Center Security CloudGuard for Google Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Security, Public Cloud, Cloud Management, Firewall, Security Management, Identity and Access Management, Network Security, Network Administration, Cloud Storage

      Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Codio

      SQL for Security Specialist

      Skills you'll gain: PostgreSQL, Data Maintenance, Database Administration, Database Architecture and Administration, SQL, Secure Coding, Database Management, Relational Databases, Query Languages, Security Controls, Data Access, Data Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Threat Detection

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnQuest

      Artificial Intelligence Privacy and Convenience

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Data Security, Data Governance, Predictive Modeling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      93 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Introduction to Privacy - Part 3: Infosec
    • Redacting Sensitive Data with Cloud Data Loss Prevention: Google Cloud
    • Security Fundamentals and Identity Management: Packt
    • Cybersecurity: Protecting your Information at Home: Kennesaw State University
    • Cybersecurity: Protecting your Information on the Go: Kennesaw State University
    • Identifying Security Vulnerabilities: University of California, Davis
    • What Is Cybersecurity?: Kennesaw State University
    • Data Management with Azure: Implement Compliance Controls: Coursera Project Network
    • Cybersecurity: What to Do When You Are a Victim: Kennesaw State University
    • Check Point: Next-Gen Data Center Security CloudGuard for Google Cloud: Google Cloud

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