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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 Michigan

      Python Project: Software Engineering and Image Manipulation

      Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Software Design, Image Analysis, Python Programming, Jupyter, Software Engineering, Application Programming Interface (API), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Vision, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnQuest

      Strategic Edge Security Management

      Skills you'll gain: Continuous Monitoring, Security Management, Security Strategy, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Risk, Threat Management, Cyber Security Strategy, System Monitoring, Cloud Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Controls, Cyber Security Assessment, Incident Response, Risk Analysis, Cloud Standards, Scalability

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Linux PAM Security Administration

      Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux, User Accounts, Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Virtual Machines, Operating System Administration, Security Controls, System Configuration, Virtual Environment, Command-Line Interface

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Applications of Software Architecture for Big Data

      Skills you'll gain: Data Architecture, Web Applications, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Functional Requirement, Databases, Distributed Computing, Acceptance Testing, Application Deployment, Application Development, Software Testing, Development Testing, System Design and Implementation, Middleware, User Story, Big Data, Scalability, Data Processing, Restful API, System Monitoring

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      Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Gemini for Security Engineers

      Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, Generative AI, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Controls, Vulnerability Management, Security Engineering, Threat Detection

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Security Command Center Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, System Configuration, Threat Detection, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Configuration Management, Google Cloud Platform, Security Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Identity and Access Management, Vulnerability Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Whizlabs

      Azure: Security Operations Management

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Identity and Access Management, Network Security, Cloud Security, Security Management, Authorization (Computing), Data Access, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Firewall, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Continuous Monitoring, Key Management, Threat Detection, IT Automation, Incident Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnKartS

      GCP Security and Networking

      Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Network Monitoring, Google Cloud Platform, Network Administration, Network Security, General Networking, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Continuous Monitoring, Cloud Security, Cloud Computing, Network Architecture, Cloud Storage, Key Management, Firewall, Load Balancing, DevOps, Encryption, Automation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Whizlabs

      Google Workspace: Advanced Administration & Security

      Skills you'll gain: Gmail, Authorization (Computing), Google Workspace, Email Security, Data Governance, Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, Document Management, Data Management, File Management, Enterprise Application Management, User Provisioning, Data Security, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Single Sign-On (SSO), Email Marketing

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Amazon Web Services

      Hands-on with AWS: Software Development Practices

      Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Application Deployment, Continuous Delivery, Software Development, Version Control, Git (Version Control System), DevOps, Test Automation, Unit Testing, Amazon Web Services, Software Testing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Software Creation: Version Control, Debugging, Object Design

      Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Debugging, Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Development, Git (Version Control System), Programming Principles, Software Design, Computer Programming, Software Engineering, Integrated Development Environments, Command-Line Interface

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pearson

      Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS)

      Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Threat Modeling, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Kubernetes, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Hardening, Incident Response, Identity and Access Management, Infrastructure Security, Threat Management, Network Security, DevSecOps, Cloud-Native Computing, Threat Detection, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Public Key Infrastructure, Cloud Security, Firewall, Continuous Monitoring, Application Security

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Python Project: Software Engineering and Image Manipulation: University of Michigan
    • Strategic Edge Security Management: LearnQuest
    • Linux PAM Security Administration: Packt
    • Applications of Software Architecture for Big Data: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Gemini for Security Engineers: Google Cloud
    • Security Command Center Fundamentals: Google Cloud
    • Azure: Security Operations Management: Whizlabs
    • GCP Security and Networking: LearnKartS
    • Google Workspace: Advanced Administration & Security: Whizlabs
    • Hands-on with AWS: Software Development Practices: Amazon Web Services

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