15 Best Data Protection Courses on edX
We compared 15 Data Protection courses currently listed on edX, priced from $129.00 to $1,436.40. 11 come from a named university or institution, including University of Cape Town, Graz University of Technology and University of Denver. They are ordered by our CourseAsk score, which is built from how thoroughly each course describes what it teaches, whether it comes from a named institution, and how it compares on price — not from star ratings, which our course data does not include.
- Courses compared
- 15
- Price range
- $129.00 – $1,436.40
- Providers
- edX
- Last updated
- 18 Sep 2026
How these 15 courses were chosen
Every course below is a real, currently listed course from edX, matched to "data protection" by our catalog and ordered by our CourseAsk score. Courses whose own title names the topic rank above those only tagged with it.
The grade on each entry scores how much the provider publishes about the course before you pay — the length and detail of the description, whether it lists learning outcomes and objectives — and whether a named university or institution stands behind it. A is fully documented and institution-backed; E is little more than a title and a price. Courses with almost nothing published are left ungraded rather than marked down, because an unknown course and a poor one are not the same thing.
There are no star ratings on this page — the course feeds we license do not include them, and we would rather leave a column out than fill it with a number we cannot stand behind. What we do have is price: these range from $129.00 to $1,436.40, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.
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Data Protection and Privacy
Offered by University of Cape Town
Lead data policy in your organization with an understanding of South African and international data laws and regulations.
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edX MOOC / Non-creditData Protection, Law and Governance
Offered by LSE
Gain the skills to critically analyze and navigate the changing legal environment that’s shaping data law and policy.
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Side-Channel Security: Developing a Side-Channel Mindset
Offered by Graz University of Technology
Side channels are everywhere. They are incredibly powerful and have disrupted the world in the last years, especially with attacks like Meltdown and Spectre that impacted most computers on the planet. You also have seen...
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Try It: Cybersecurity Basics
Offered by University of Denver
Do you want to add cybersecurity to your professional skill set? Join this free introductory course to learn cybersecurity basics — and without any prior experience. You’ll learn about the Confidentiality, Integrity, and...
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Cybersecurity Fundamentals
Offered by Rochester Institute of Technology
Learn cybersecurity fundamentals, including how to detect threats, protect systems and networks, and anticipate potential cyber attacks.
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Navigating AI and Online Platform Regulations: EU AI Act and DSA
Offered by Delft University of Technology
This course, titled 'Navigating AI and Online Platform Regulations: EU AI Act and DSA', focuses on important regulatory frameworks impacting artificial intelligence and online platforms in Europe. You'll learn about the...
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Undergraduate Certificate in Cybersecurity
Offered by Maryville University
The Undergraduate Certificate in Cybersecurity is designed to equip you with foundational knowledge and practical skills in this ever-important field. This course offers insights into the principles of cybersecurity, inc...
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Side Channel Security Basics
Offered by Graz University of Technology
In this course on Side Channel Security Basics, you'll explore the fundamental concepts and techniques related to securing systems against side-channel attacks. The content is designed to enhance your understanding of ho...
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IBM Cybersecurity Fundamentals
Offered by IBM
The IBM Cybersecurity Fundamentals course provides an essential introduction to cybersecurity concepts and practices. It covers key areas such as threat assessment, data protection, and network security, equipping you wi...
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Cybersecurity
Offered by Rochester Institute of Technology
This course offers an in-depth look at cybersecurity, focusing on the critical skills needed to protect systems and networks from cyber threats. You'll gain insights into various security protocols, risk assessment metho...
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Cybersecurity Fundamentals for Small Organizations
Offered by The University of Wisconsin-Madison
This course offers essential insights into the cybersecurity challenges faced by small organizations. By exploring real-world scenarios, participants will gain practical knowledge of how to identify risks and implement e...
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Security Threats and Challenges
Offered by King's College London
This course explores the various security threats and challenges that organizations face in the ever-evolving digital landscape. You'll learn about the different types of threats, their potential impacts, and strategies...
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Unlocking Information Security
Offered by Tel Aviv University
This course focuses on the vital field of information security, providing learners with key insights and practices for protecting sensitive data and systems. Throughout the course, you'll explore various security threats...
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Next-Gen Security: Mobile, IoT, and Cloud
Offered by University of Maryland Baltimore County
This course introduces wireless transmission, attacks on wireless transmission, and defenses against these attacks. It also introduces the concept of Cloud security.
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Network Security
Offered by Rochester Institute of Technology
Learn the process of network security, including intrusion detection, evidence collection, network auditing, and contingency planning against attacks.
$399.00listed price
Best Data Protection Courses on edX compared
| # | Course | Provider | Offered by | Price | |
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| 1 | Data Protection and Privacy | edX | University of Cape Town | — | View → |
| 2 | Data Protection, Law and Governance | edX | LSE | — | View → |
| 3 | Side-Channel Security: Developing a Side-Channel Mindset | edX | Graz University of Technology | $129.00 | View → |
| 4 | Try It: Cybersecurity Basics | edX | University of Denver | — | View → |
| 5 | Cybersecurity Fundamentals | edX | Rochester Institute of Technology | $399.00 | View → |
| 6 | Navigating AI and Online Platform Regulations: EU AI Act and DSA | edX | Delft University of Technology | $270.00 | View → |
| 7 | Undergraduate Certificate in Cybersecurity | edX | Maryville University | — | View → |
| 8 | Side Channel Security Basics | edX | Graz University of Technology | $232.20 | View → |
| 9 | IBM Cybersecurity Fundamentals | edX | IBM | $536.40 | View → |
| 10 | Cybersecurity | edX | Rochester Institute of Technology | $1,436.40 | View → |
| 11 | Cybersecurity Fundamentals for Small Organizations | edX | The University of Wisconsin-Madison | $591.30 | View → |
| 12 | Security Threats and Challenges | edX | King's College London | $896.40 | View → |
| 13 | Unlocking Information Security | edX | Tel Aviv University | $268.19 | View → |
| 14 | Next-Gen Security: Mobile, IoT, and Cloud | edX | University of Maryland Baltimore County | $249.00 | View → |
| 15 | Network Security | edX | Rochester Institute of Technology | $399.00 | View → |
Prices shown are the provider's listed price when we last updated this page. Confirm on their site before enrolling.
What the prices here tell you
The 11 priced courses on this page run from $129.00 to $1,436.40, with the middle of the range around $399.00 — a spread of $1,307.40. That is a wide gap for one subject. A higher price on this page usually reflects who is behind the course rather than how much material it contains, so it is worth opening two or three at different price points and comparing their syllabus before deciding.
Who is behind these courses
These courses come from edX. Everything on this page is sold on the one platform, so the buying experience is the same whichever you pick. 11 of these are produced by a named university or institution, including University of Cape Town, Graz University of Technology and University of Denver — which usually means a fixed syllabus and a recognised certificate, rather than an individual instructor’s own course.
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