Skill Path

Data Security

Skill Path

Data Security encompasses security controls implemented at the data level. This skill path is designed to provide you with a general understanding of Data Security in the context of a Security Engineer work role. Upon completing the skill path, you will earn a Credly digital badge that will demonstrate to employers that you’re ready for the job.

Path Releasing Q2 2025
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Teams

10

H

25

M
Time

Intermediate

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Designed for learners who have no prior work experience in IT or Cybersecurity, but are interested in starting a career in this exciting field.
Experience Level

8500

XP

7

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Earn qualifying credits for certification renewal with completion certificates provided for submission.
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About this Skill Path

Data Security encompasses security controls implemented at the data level. This skill path is designed to provide you with a general understanding of Data Security in the context of a Security Engineer work role.

In this skill path, you will learn the basics of data security, as well as data masking and obfuscation, database security, data loss prevention, data classification, secure data storage and transmission, and file integrity monitoring.

Completing this skill path and the associated Assessment will prepare you for pursuing a career as a Security Engineer. Upon completing this skill path, you are encouraged to enroll in the complete Security Engineer career path.

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Skills you'll gain

Skill Path Outline

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1

Learn

Learn core concepts and get hands-on with key skills.

COURSE
COURSE
COURSE
COURSE
COURSE
COURSE
COURSE

In this course, you will learn the basics of data security, including data states, data classifications, data protection strategies, data security tools, and common threats to data security.

COURSE
COURSE
COURSE
COURSE
COURSE
COURSE
COURSE

This course covers the critical aspects of securing databases, including access control, encryption, and regular security assessments.

VIRTUAL LAB
VIRTUAL LAB
VIRTUAL LAB
VIRTUAL LAB
VIRTUAL LAB
VIRTUAL LAB
VIRTUAL LAB

In this hands-on lab, you will learn about securing data at rest and in transit using encryption and other security measures. You will practice securing a MariaDB database and applying OpenSSH to RDP administration.

VIRTUAL LAB
VIRTUAL LAB
VIRTUAL LAB
VIRTUAL LAB
VIRTUAL LAB
VIRTUAL LAB
VIRTUAL LAB
Data Masking
600
XP
1
H
25
M

In this hands-on lab, you will learn about data masking as a data obfuscation technique. You will practice using data masking tools to protect sensitive information by creating a copy of a production database and masking its data using DataVeil.

VIRTUAL LAB
VIRTUAL LAB
VIRTUAL LAB
VIRTUAL LAB
VIRTUAL LAB
VIRTUAL LAB
VIRTUAL LAB

In this hands-on lab, you will the basics of file integrity monitoring. You will practice implementing file integrity monitoring on Windows using both WinFM.NET and Wazuh.

VIRTUAL LAB
VIRTUAL LAB
VIRTUAL LAB
VIRTUAL LAB
VIRTUAL LAB
VIRTUAL LAB
VIRTUAL LAB

In this hands-on lab, you will learn the basics of data classification. You will practice discovering sensitive data using DataVeil and Data Hound. You will also practice tagging data using DataHub.

VIRTUAL LAB
VIRTUAL LAB
VIRTUAL LAB
VIRTUAL LAB
VIRTUAL LAB
VIRTUAL LAB
VIRTUAL LAB

In this hands-on lab, you will learn the basics of Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions. You will practice using Windows utilities and a Wazuh SIEM/XDR solution to simulate several of the core features of DLP.

2

Practice

Exercise your problem-solving and creative thinking skills with security-centric puzzles

CHALLENGE
CHALLENGE
CHALLENGE
CHALLENGE
CHALLENGE
CHALLENGE
CHALLENGE

In this challenge, you will practice securing data transmissions for an Apache web server.

CHALLENGE
CHALLENGE
CHALLENGE
CHALLENGE
CHALLENGE
CHALLENGE
CHALLENGE
TRUE InteGRITy
1000
XP
0
H
30
M

In this challenge, you will practice configuring a file integrity monitoring solution.

3

Prove

Assess your knowledge and skills to identify areas for improvement and measure your growth

COURSE
COURSE
COURSE
COURSE
COURSE
COURSE

This course covers the critical aspects of securing databases, including access control, encryption, and regular security assessments.

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Train Your Team

Cybrary’s expert-led cybersecurity courses help your team remediate skill gaps and get up-to-date on certifications. Utilize Cybrary to stay ahead of emerging threats and provide team members with clarity on how to learn, grow, and advance their careers within your organization.

Instructors

Jennifer Barnabee
Course Manager at Cybrary
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Garret Donaldson
Lab Architect
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Joseph White
Lab Architect
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Get Hands-on Learning

Put your skills to the test in virtual labs, challenges, and simulated environments.

Measure Your Progress

Track your skills development from lesson to lesson using the Cybrary Skills Tracker.

Connect with the Community

Connect with peers and mentors through our supportive community of cybersecurity professionals.

Success from Our Learners

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"Cybrary really helped me get up to speed and acquire a baseline level of technical knowledge. It offers a far more comprehensive approach than just learning from a book. It actually shows you how to apply cybersecurity processes in a hands-on way"

Don Gates

Principal Systems Engineer/SAIC

"Cybrary’s SOC Analyst career path was the difference maker, and was instrumental in me landing my new job. I was able to show the employer that I had the right knowledge and the hands-on skills to execute the role."

Cory

Cybersecurity analyst/

"I was able to earn my CISSP certification within 60 days of signing up for Cybrary Insider Pro and got hired as a Security Analyst conducting security assessments and penetration testing within 120 days. This certainly wouldn’t have been possible without the support of the Cybrary mentor community."

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this for?

This skill path is part of Cybrary’s complete Security Engineer career path, and is intended for learners who wish to focus their efforts specifically on Data Security. This includes current mid-career IT and security practitioners looking to transition into a Security Engineer role. Experienced security engineering practitioners will also benefit from reviewing core concepts and testing their skills in this path's Challenge and Assessment modules.

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