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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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      Pearson

      (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Unit 4

      Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Continuous Monitoring, System Monitoring, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Event Monitoring, Threat Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Management, Threat Detection, Risk Management Framework, Incident Response, Cyber Risk, Anomaly Detection

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Linux Security Techniques

      Skills you'll gain: Linux Servers, Linux Commands, Network Administration, User Accounts

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pearson

      CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005: Unit 7

      Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Linux Administration, Authorization (Computing), Linux Servers, Linux, Security Controls, Hardening, Authentications, Network Security, Linux Commands, System Configuration, Servers, Server Administration, Encryption

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Operating Systems: Overview, Administration, and Security

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Linux, Linux Servers, Cloud Security, Operating Systems, Windows Servers, Microsoft Windows, File Systems, Systems Administration, Mac OS, Command-Line Interface, Security Controls, Firewall, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Virtualization, Containerization, User Accounts, Docker (Software)

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Board Infinity

      Advanced Git Features

      Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, DevOps, Application Security, Containerization, CI/CD, Secure Coding, Continuous Delivery, Security Testing, Continuous Integration, Software Development, Security Controls, Security Strategy, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Automation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Core 2: OS, Software, Security and Operational Procedures

      Skills you'll gain: Desktop Support, Operating Systems, Command-Line Interface, System Support, Mobile Security, Network Security, Microsoft Windows, Unix Commands, Technical Support, Mac OS, Linux, Network Troubleshooting, System Configuration, Network Administration, Software Installation, Firewall, Encryption, Malware Protection

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      65 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Security & Ethical Hacking: Attacking Web and AI Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cyber Security Assessment, Server Side, Application Security, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Security, Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling

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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      Introduction to DevSecOps

      Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, DevOps, Containerization, Application Security, Security Testing, Continuous Delivery, Secure Coding, Software Development Tools, CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Security Strategy, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Automation

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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnQuest

      Security for Blockchain and DApps

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Key Management, Threat Modeling, Application Security, Computer Security, Security Controls, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Security Engineering, Vulnerability Assessments, Encryption, Secure Coding, Cryptographic Protocols, Cyber Security Assessment, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Security Testing, Solution Design

      4.6
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      20 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 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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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Board Infinity

      Security for Artificial Intelligence Software and Services

      Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Secure Coding, Data Ethics, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Testing, Security Strategy, Security Engineering, Threat Modeling, Data Security, Penetration Testing, Security Controls, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Encryption, Information Privacy, Authorization (Computing)

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      Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

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

    • (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Unit 4: Pearson
    • Linux Security Techniques: Packt
    • CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005: Unit 7: Pearson
    • Operating Systems: Overview, Administration, and Security: IBM
    • Advanced Git Features: Board Infinity
    • Core 2: OS, Software, Security and Operational Procedures: IBM
    • Security & Ethical Hacking: Attacking Web and AI Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Introduction to DevSecOps: Board Infinity
    • Security for Blockchain and DApps: LearnQuest
    • Security: A Comprehensive Approach: Illinois Tech

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