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    Learn software security principles for protecting applications. Understand how to identify vulnerabilities, implement security measures, and perform security testing.

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      University of Colorado System

      Computer Security and Systems Management

      Skills you'll gain: Windows Servers, Computer Security, Linux Administration, Contingency Planning, Disaster Recovery, Authorization (Computing), Linux, Linux Servers, Microsoft Windows, Authentications, Business Continuity Planning, OSI Models, User Accounts, Group Policy, Security Management, Microsoft Servers, Systems Administration, Virtualization, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Cybersecurity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.9K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Securing and Integrating Components of Your App - Español

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Applications, Application Development, Google Cloud Platform, API Gateway, Cloud API, Cloud-Based Integration, Serverless Computing, Authentications, Identity and Access Management, Secure Coding, Microservices, Node.JS, Event-Driven Programming, Authorization (Computing), Natural Language Processing

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Secure Your Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Web Applications, Application Security, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Authorization (Computing), Key Management, Authentications, Encryption

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Cyber Secure Coder (CSC-110)

      Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Security Engineering, Cybersecurity, Security Requirements Analysis, Security Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Code Review, Software Design, Encryption, Vulnerability Management, Data Security, Cryptography, Continuous Monitoring, Authentications, Development Testing, System Monitoring, Authorization (Computing)

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Illinois Tech

      Security: A Comprehensive Approach

      Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Incident Response, Disaster Recovery, Microsoft Windows, DevOps, Cloud-Native Computing, Operating Systems, Amazon Web Services, System Configuration, Firewall, Cloud Computing Architecture, Linux, System Monitoring, Risk Management

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      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      U

      University of Minnesota

      Cloud Security Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Application Security, Network Security, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Infrastructure Security, Remote Access Systems, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Vulnerability Assessments, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Encryption, Authorization (Computing)

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      105 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Kennesaw State University

      Cybersecurity: Developing a Program for Your Business

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Management, Internet Of Things, Incident Response, Risk Management, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Threat Detection, Human Factors (Security), Business Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Security Awareness, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Information Management, Computer Security Awareness Training, Mobile Security, Business Ethics, Performance Measurement

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      2.7K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Microsoft

      Cybersecurity Solutions and Microsoft Defender

      Skills you'll gain: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cloud Security, Cyber Security Policies, Microsoft Azure, Identity and Access Management, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Network Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Threat Management, Firewall, Security Controls, Endpoint Security, Threat Detection, Virtual Machines, Encryption, Event Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      163 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Codio

      Tools for Security Specialists

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Endpoint Security, Incident Management, Incident Response, ISO/IEC 27001, Security Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Risk Management, Personally Identifiable Information, Vulnerability Assessments, Linux, Linux Administration, Infrastructure Security, Authorization (Computing), Network Security, Threat Management, Event Monitoring, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Application Security, Security Strategy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      56 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnKartS

      System and Network Security

      Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Penetration Testing, Cyber Attacks, Information Systems Security, Firewall, Threat Detection, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Controls, Internet Of Things, Network Analysis, Wireless Networks

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      43 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Google Cloud

      Strategies for Cloud Security Risk Management

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Risk Management Framework, Data Security, DevSecOps, Personally Identifiable Information, Security Management, ISO/IEC 27001, Cloud Computing, Information Privacy, NIST 800-53, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Security Controls, Google Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity, Identity and Access Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      60 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Ball State University

      Cybersecurity and Secure Software Design

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Application Security, Encryption, Authentications, Cybersecurity, Data Encryption Standard, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Email Security, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Key Management, Application Development, Public Key Infrastructure, Data Integrity

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      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Computer Security and Systems Management: University of Colorado System
    • Securing and Integrating Components of Your App - Español: Google Cloud
    • Secure Your Applications: Microsoft
    • Cyber Secure Coder (CSC-110) : Packt
    • Security: A Comprehensive Approach: Illinois Tech
    • Cloud Security Basics: University of Minnesota
    • Cybersecurity: Developing a Program for Your Business: Kennesaw State University
    • Cybersecurity Solutions and Microsoft Defender: Microsoft
    • Tools for Security Specialists: Codio
    • System and Network Security: LearnKartS

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