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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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      Google Cloud

      Hands-On Labs in Google Cloud for Security Engineers

      Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Identity and Access Management, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Security, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, User Accounts, Virtual Private Networks (VPN)

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      67 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Securing Linux Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Linux Administration, Public Key Infrastructure, Linux, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Firewall, Remote Access Systems, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Network Security, Security Controls, File Management, Systems Administration, Cybersecurity, User Accounts, Encryption, Information Technology, Disaster Recovery

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      111 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Infosec

      JavaScript Security Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, Web Applications, Javascript, Web Development, Node.JS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Java Programming

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Information Technology and Security Principles

      Skills you'll gain:

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Infosec

      JavaScript Security Part 2

      Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Secure Coding, Security Testing, Package and Software Management, Node.JS, Vulnerability Management, Javascript, Dependency Analysis, Vulnerability Assessments, GitHub

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnKartS

      Security and Automation

      Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Salesforce Development, Workflow Management, Data Access, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Sharing, Authorization (Computing), Business Process, Application Security, Identity and Access Management, Data Security, Automation, Business Process Automation, User Accounts

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Illinois Tech

      Cloud Computing Security - Bachelor's

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity and Access Management, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cloud Computing, Network Security, Data Security, Cloud Computing Architecture, Data Loss Prevention, Application Security, Cloud Services, Encryption, Security Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Firewall, Authorization (Computing), Infrastructure Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Continuous Monitoring

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Requirements Gathering for Secure Software Development

      Skills you'll gain: Requirements Analysis, User Requirements Documents, Software Development Methodologies, Requirements Elicitation, Agile Methodology, Functional Requirement, Software Design Documents, System Requirements, Software Development Life Cycle, Verification And Validation, Technical Communication

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      684 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Security Foundations, Threats, and Network Protection

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Threat Modeling, Encryption, Identity and Access Management, Information Systems Security, Threat Detection, Firewall, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Security Strategy, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Security Awareness, Risk Management Framework

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Exploit Development, Malware, & Defensive Strategies

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Malware Protection, Network Monitoring, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Cybersecurity, Network Security, Network Protocols, Network Analysis, Vulnerability Assessments, Scripting, Remote Access Systems, Python Programming, Command-Line Interface

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Secure Software Development

      Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, DevSecOps, Security Testing, Software Development Methodologies, Software Development, Software Configuration Management, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Testing, System Configuration, Threat Modeling, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud Security, Risk Management Framework

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Cloud Security, Resiliency, and Vulnerability Management

      Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Endpoint Security, Vulnerability Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability Assessments, Zero Trust Network Access, Cybersecurity, Threat Modeling, Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Threat Detection, Mobile Security, Disaster Recovery, Authentications

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Hands-On Labs in Google Cloud for Security Engineers: Google Cloud
    • Securing Linux Systems: LearnQuest
    • JavaScript Security Part 1: Infosec
    • Information Technology and Security Principles: Packt
    • JavaScript Security Part 2: Infosec
    • Security and Automation: LearnKartS
    • Cloud Computing Security - Bachelor's: Illinois Tech
    • Requirements Gathering for Secure Software Development: University of Colorado System
    • Security Foundations, Threats, and Network Protection: Packt
    • Exploit Development, Malware, & Defensive Strategies: Packt

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