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      Edureka

      Gen AI for Data Privacy & Protection

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Security Awareness

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

      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

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      Pearson

      Cybersecurity Prevention and Detection: Unit 2

      Skills you'll gain: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Data Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Email Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Data Loss Prevention, Threat Detection, Information Privacy, Event Monitoring, Incident Response, Automation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pearson

      Cybersecurity Prevention and Detection

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Detection, Vulnerability Assessments, Incident Response, Threat Modeling, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Cloud Security, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Data Security, Network Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Personally Identifiable Information, Malware Protection, Risk Management

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Whizlabs

      Design security solutions for applications and data

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Security, Data Governance, User Provisioning, Data Management, Data Security, Secure Coding, Cloud Applications, Application Security, Identity and Access Management, Key Management, Encryption

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Data Privacy, Ethics, and Responsible AI

      Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Responsible AI, Personally Identifiable Information, Legal Technology, Data Security, Data Ethics, Large Language Modeling, Cybersecurity, Business Ethics, Data Governance, Prompt Engineering, Cyber Attacks, Legal Risk, Data Loss Prevention, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Generative AI, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Analysis, Governance

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      88 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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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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      Pearson

      CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor: Unit 5

      Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Information Systems Security, Information Assurance, Security Controls, Data Integrity, Personally Identifiable Information, Identity and Access Management, Network Security, IT Security Architecture, Authentications, Cybersecurity, Authorization (Computing), Infrastructure Security, Encryption, Enterprise Security, User Accounts, Security Awareness, Safety and Security

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Securing Compute, Storage, and Databases in Azure

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Security, Data Security, Kubernetes, Security Controls, Hardening, Database Architecture and Administration, Authentications, Identity and Access Management, Infrastructure Security, Authorization (Computing), Data Storage, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Network Security, System Configuration, Continuous Monitoring, Encryption, Key Management, Containerization

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      ISC2

      Privacy and Security for Healthcare Organizations​

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Information Privacy, Security Awareness, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Security Controls, Health Information Management, Data Sharing, Data Access, Identity and Access Management, Regulatory Compliance

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Infosec

      Privacy Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Information Privacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Data Governance, Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Personally Identifiable Information, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Security, Governance, Information Assurance, Document Management, Security Controls, Threat Management, Health Information Management, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Training Programs, Compliance Training

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Privacy Law and HIPAA

      Skills you'll gain: Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Medical Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Compliance Management, Data Security, Incident Response, Risk Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      170 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Gen AI for Data Privacy & Protection: Edureka
    • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): Packt
    • Cybersecurity Prevention and Detection: Unit 2: Pearson
    • Cybersecurity Prevention and Detection: Pearson
    • Design security solutions for applications and data: Whizlabs
    • Data Privacy, Ethics, and Responsible AI: Coursera Instructor Network
    • (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Unit 2: Pearson
    • CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor: Unit 5: Pearson
    • Securing Compute, Storage, and Databases in Azure: Packt
    • Privacy and Security for Healthcare Organizations​: ISC2

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