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      Pearson

      Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Unit 1

      Skills you'll gain: Linux, Authentications, Remote Access Systems, Linux Administration, User Accounts, Authorization (Computing), Security Controls, System Configuration, Command-Line Interface, Cryptographic Protocols

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pearson

      Practical Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Unit 4

      Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, Cloud Security, Patch Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Cloud Computing, Application Security, Internet Of Things, Infrastructure Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Services, Continuous Monitoring

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pearson

      Securing Your DevOps Pipelines

      Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), DevSecOps, Security Testing, CI/CD, DevOps, Application Security, Continuous Integration, Secure Coding, Continuous Delivery, Regulatory Compliance, Security Engineering, Vulnerability Assessments, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Management, Compliance Auditing

      Intermediate · 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, Security Awareness, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Information Management, Computer Security Awareness Training, Mobile Security, Business Ethics, Performance Measurement, Cyber Risk

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Illinois Tech

      Security: A Comprehensive Approach

      Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Operating System Administration, 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 Administration, Risk Management

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Advanced System Security Design

      Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Computing, Malware Protection, Cloud Security, Load Balancing, Security Engineering, User Accounts, Authorization (Computing), Network Security, Identity and Access Management, Threat Detection, Threat Modeling, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Geographic Information Systems

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      631 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Whizlabs

      Design security solutions for infrastructure

      Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Strategy, Cloud Infrastructure, Multi-Factor Authentication, Security Management, Vulnerability Scanning

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Whizlabs

      Design security solutions for applications and data

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Security, Data Governance, User Provisioning, Data Management, Data Security, Secure Coding, Cloud Applications, Application Security, Identity and Access Management, Key Management, Encryption

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Operating Systems: Overview, Administration, and Security

      Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Cloud Computing, Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Linux Servers, Cloud Security, Operating Systems, Windows PowerShell, Windows Servers, File Systems, System Software, Mac OS, Command-Line Interface, Active Directory, Computer Systems, Virtual Machines, Firewall, Virtualization, Containerization, User Accounts

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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, Network Security, Threat Management, Event Monitoring, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Business Risk Management, Security Strategy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      58 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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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, Enterprise Application Management, OSI Models, User Accounts, Group Policy, Security Management, Operating System Administration, Systems Administration, Virtualization, Cybersecurity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Security for Blockchain and DApps

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

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Unit 1: Pearson
    • Practical Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Unit 4: Pearson
    • Securing Your DevOps Pipelines: Pearson
    • Cybersecurity: Developing a Program for Your Business: Kennesaw State University
    • Security: A Comprehensive Approach: Illinois Tech
    • Advanced System Security Design: University of Colorado System
    • Design security solutions for infrastructure: Whizlabs
    • Design security solutions for applications and data: Whizlabs
    • Operating Systems: Overview, Administration, and Security: IBM
    • Tools for Security Specialists: Codio

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