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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

      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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      University of California, Davis

      Exploiting and Securing Vulnerabilities in Java Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Authentications, Exploit development, Penetration Testing, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, Secure Coding, Authorization (Computing), Java, Java Programming, Dependency Analysis, Docker (Software), Git (Version Control System)

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      65 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Illinois Tech

      Hardware and Operating System Foundations III

      Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, System Configuration, Firewall, Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Servers, System Monitoring, Authorization (Computing), Windows Servers, Data Security

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Software Requirements Prioritization: Risk Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Security Requirements Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Risking, User Requirements Documents, Scalability, Verification And Validation, Software Visualization, Safety and Security

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      113 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Cryptography, Network Security, and Application Security

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cloud Security, Application Security, OSI Models, Cryptography, Encryption, Endpoint Security, Firewall, Malware Protection, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Public Key Infrastructure, Data Integrity, Virtualization

      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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      University of Colorado System

      Software Design Threats and Mitigations

      Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Software Design, Threat Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Software Design Patterns, Software Architecture, Cryptography, Blockchain, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS)

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      93 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Security Architecture and Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Security Controls, Cryptography, Security Engineering, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Information Systems Security, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Hardening, Infrastructure Security, Computer Security, Threat Modeling, Network Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Authentications, Data Integrity

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · 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

    • Status: New
      New
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      Packt

      App Deployment, Security & Infrastructure Automation

      Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), CI/CD, Docker (Software), Bash (Scripting Language), Cloud Development, DevOps, Containerization, IT Automation, Cloud Hosting, Load Balancing, Ansible, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Secure Coding, Application Security, Firewall, Servers, Unit Testing

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Infosec

      JavaScript Security Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Application Security, Web Applications, Javascript, Web Development, Node.JS, Web Servers, 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

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      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Securing and Integrating Components of Your App - Español: Google Cloud
    • Exploiting and Securing Vulnerabilities in Java Applications: University of California, Davis
    • Hardware and Operating System Foundations III: Illinois Tech
    • Software Requirements Prioritization: Risk Analysis: University of Colorado System
    • Cryptography, Network Security, and Application Security: Packt
    • Cloud Security, Resiliency, and Vulnerability Management: Packt
    • Software Design Threats and Mitigations: University of Colorado System
    • Security Architecture and Engineering: Packt
    • Security Foundations, Threats, and Network Protection: Packt
    • App Deployment, Security & Infrastructure Automation: Packt

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