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    Learn application security principles to protect software from vulnerabilities. Understand secure coding practices and threat modeling.

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    • I

      IBM

      Developing AI Applications with Python and Flask

      Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Application Deployment, Flask (Web Framework), Software Testing, Application Development, Python Programming, Package and Software Management, Web Applications, Application Programming Interface (API), Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence, IBM Cloud, Programming Principles, Style Guides

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • N

      New York Institute of Finance

      Risk Management

      Skills you'll gain: Credit Risk, Operational Risk, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Business Risk Management, Risk Modeling, Risk Mitigation, Financial Market, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Appetite, Risk Control, Derivatives, Governance, Portfolio Management, Risk Analysis, Capital Markets, Investment Management, Financial Analysis, Market Data, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Alberta

      Software Design and Architecture

      Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Model View Controller, Unified Modeling Language, Object Oriented Design, Service Oriented Architecture, API Design, Systems Architecture, Web Services, Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Microservices, Restful API, Software Design Documents, Software Visualization, Code Review, Solution Architecture, Software Systems, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      3.9K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • G

      Google Cloud

      API Security on Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform

      Skills you'll gain: OAuth, Cloud API, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, Security Controls, Application Security, Network Security, Data Security, JSON, Identity and Access Management, Threat Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      834 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of California San Diego

      Object Oriented Java Programming: Data Structures and Beyond

      Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Growth Mindedness, Data Structures, Graph Theory, Event-Driven Programming, Interactive Data Visualization, Java, Network Analysis, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Technical Communication, Development Testing, User Interface (UI), Java Programming, Software Testing, Computer Programming, Adaptability, Object Oriented Design, Performance Tuning, Algorithms, Software Design

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      7.2K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • A

      Amazon Web Services

      AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Amazon CloudWatch, Public Cloud, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Infrastructure, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Management, Cloud Security, Amazon S3, Cloud Computing Architecture, Continuous Monitoring, Scalability

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.9K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • K

      Kennesaw State University

      Cybersecurity and Its Ten Domains

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, IT Security Architecture, Network Security, Disaster Recovery, Application Security, Cyber Operations, Cryptography, Cyber Risk, Encryption, Authorization (Computing), Secure Coding, Systems Development Life Cycle, Security Controls, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Policies, Infrastructure Security, Security Awareness, Safety and Security, Identity and Access Management, Incident Management

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      2.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of London

      Responsive Website Development and Design

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Web Design, Human Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, jQuery, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Usability, User Experience Design, User Accounts, MongoDB, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Web Design and Development, Wireframing, Persona (User Experience), Web Applications, Full-Stack Web Development, Interactive Data Visualization, JavaScript Frameworks

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      7.6K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • G

      Google Cloud

      Getting started with Google Workspace

      Skills you'll gain: Google Docs, Gmail, Google Sheets, Google Workspace, Presentations, Calendar Management, Spreadsheet Software, File Management, Excel Formulas, Email Security, Data Visualization, Productivity Software, Collaborative Software, Data Validation, Document Management, Setting Appointments, Meeting Facilitation, Sales Presentations, Version Control, Data Storytelling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      2.3K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • C

      Codio

      Web Technologies and Security

      Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Angular, OAuth, Test Driven Development (TDD), Cryptography, Data Validation, Unit Testing, Vue.JS, Data Security, Authentications, HTML and CSS, Encryption, Authorization (Computing), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Web Development, Software Testing, Web Applications, JavaScript Frameworks, Front-End Web Development

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      84 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • G

      Google Cloud

      Machine Learning on Google Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Prompt Engineering, Google Cloud Platform, Generative AI, Tensorflow, Keras (Neural Network Library), MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Cloud Infrastructure, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Pipelines, Dataflow, Cloud Platforms, Data Management, Data Governance, Workflow Management, Application Deployment, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      3.7K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • I

      IBM

      Introduction to Software Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Software Design, Scrum (Software Development), Software Engineering, Agile Methodology, Software Development Methodologies, Unified Modeling Language, Programming Principles, Application Development, Web Development, Python Programming

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      3.3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Developing AI Applications with Python and Flask: IBM
    • Risk Management: New York Institute of Finance
    • Software Design and Architecture: University of Alberta
    • API Security on Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform: Google Cloud
    • Object Oriented Java Programming: Data Structures and Beyond: University of California San Diego
    • AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials: Amazon Web Services
    • Cybersecurity and Its Ten Domains: Kennesaw State University
    • Responsive Website Development and Design: University of London
    • Getting started with Google Workspace: Google Cloud
    • Web Technologies and Security: Codio

    Skills you can learn in Computer Security And Networks

    Cybersecurity (33)
    Google (25)
    Google Cloud Platform (17)
    Internet (17)
    Cryptography (16)
    Network Security (16)
    Linux (12)
    Software Testing (12)
    Information Security (10)
    Application Programming Interfaces (8)
    Kubernetes (8)
    Web (8)

    Frequently Asked Questions about Application Security

    Application security is the term for the security measures taken to make sure data and code within an application are safeguarded from being accessed by unauthorized users or hackers. It's a process that involves developing, adding security features, and testing those features to mitigate risks and guard against threats that have been identified. Application security is critical because of the vulnerabilities of apps, particularly at the network or cloud level. There's increasing pressure from businesses and consumers to maximize security both at the network level and within apps to protect against hacker attacks. Various types of application security include authentication, authorization, encryption, logging, and testing.‎

    If you're interested in helping to guard against the malicious attacks that applications are vulnerable to, learning about application security is a must. Most employers don't have the time for employees to learn the necessary skills on the job. Having firsthand knowledge and a strong grasp of skills like application security testing, computer security incident management, threat intelligence, and digital forensics helps set you firmly on the path to shifting or advancing your IT career. For aspiring developers and app startups, application security is essential for protecting brand image, building consumer confidence, and safeguarding data for your business and your customers.‎

    A career as an application security engineer, application security analyst, or application security manager is only a sampling of the ways you can leverage your skills and knowledge. For example, if you're passionate about helping to shape policy, you might work within software development, helping to architect the process to weave security standards into development. If you prefer working independently, you could become a consultant to companies across all industries, helping them identify security risks and implement security measures to guard against them. Some of the tech giants, including Amazon and Google, actively seek candidates with in-depth knowledge of mobile and Android application architecture, programming languages like Java and .NET, and the ability to think beyond firewalls to pinpoint potential problems and innovate solutions. Similarly, there's demand in finance, healthcare, and the government for application security professionals.‎

    Courses, Guided Projects, and Specializations on Coursera empower you with a solid foundation in key application security concepts like cloud infrastructure security, securing virtual environments, and endpoint device security to help you start your career in the field or advance your skills. If you're just starting out in the field, you can gain a grasp of the fundamentals with courses like Systems and Application Security offered in partnership with (ISC)2 or Security Analyst Fundamentals, offered by IBM. As you gain proficiency, you'll have the option to move on to Guided Projects to gain active experience in Web Application Security Testing with OWASP ZAP or Burp Suite. Interested in gaining a professional certificate? Opt for a Google Cloud Security from Google Cloud or a Cybersecurity MasterTrack Certificate from Arizona State University.‎

    Online Application Security courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your existing knowledge or learn new Application Security skills. With a wide range of Application Security classes, you can conveniently learn at your own pace to advance your Application Security career skills.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Application Security, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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