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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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      Infosec

      Writing Secure Code in C++

      Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, Computer Programming Tools, System Programming, C++ (Programming Language), C (Programming Language), Software Development Tools, Exploit development, Debugging, Programming Principles, Embedded Systems, Interoperability, Unix, Vulnerability Assessments, Unix Commands, Operating Systems, Data Security, Linux, Microsoft Windows, Data Validation

      2.8
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      33 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Microsoft

      Cybersecurity Testing and Prevention

      Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Testing, Network Security, System Testing, Threat Detection, Firewall, Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, Microsoft Azure, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Windows PowerShell, Command-Line Interface

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Secure Software Design

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Software Design, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Unified Modeling Language, Unit Testing, Threat Modeling, Usability Testing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Technical Design, Software Architecture, Secure Coding, Object Oriented Design, Software Design Patterns, Database Management, Security Software, Systems Design, Software Engineering, Software Development Life Cycle

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      436 reviews

      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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      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      LearnKartS

      System and Network Security

      Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Information Systems Security, Cyber Attacks, Penetration Testing, Firewall, Threat Detection, Exploitation techniques, Internet Of Things

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Minnesota

      Cybersecurity in the Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cloud Security, Authentications, Data Security, Key Management, Cloud Applications, Cloud Services, Application Security, Authorization (Computing), Cyber Risk, Secure Coding, Cloud Storage, Personally Identifiable Information, DevSecOps, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Network Security, Information Privacy, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Cryptography

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      163 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Infosec

      Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP)

      Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Secure Coding, Threat Modeling, Security Testing, Software Development Life Cycle, Security Controls, Risk Management Framework, Security Requirements Analysis, Software Development, Authorization (Computing), Data Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Identity and Access Management, Verification And Validation, Cryptography, Software Architecture, Software Design

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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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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      1.9K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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, Process Design, Authorization (Computing), Business Process, Application Security, Identity and Access Management, Data Security, Automation, Business Process Automation, User Accounts, Security Controls, Operational Efficiency

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Azure Cybersecurity Solutions And Microsoft Defender

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

      Beginner · 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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      164 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud API, Cloud-Based Integration, Serverless Computing, Authentications, OAuth, Identity and Access Management, Secure Coding, Microservices, Node.JS, Restful API, Event-Driven Programming, Authorization (Computing), Natural Language Processing

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Writing Secure Code in C++: Infosec
    • Cybersecurity Testing and Prevention: Microsoft
    • Secure Software Design: University of Colorado System
    • Security: A Comprehensive Approach: Illinois Tech
    • System and Network Security: LearnKartS
    • Cybersecurity in the Cloud: University of Minnesota
    • Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP): Infosec
    • Computer Security and Systems Management: University of Colorado System
    • Security and Automation: LearnKartS
    • Azure Cybersecurity Solutions And Microsoft Defender : Microsoft

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