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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

      Trust and Security with Google Cloud - Español

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Encryption, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Authentications, Google Cloud Platform, Authorization (Computing), Infrastructure Security, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Management, Identity and Access Management, Data Centers

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Macquarie University

      Cyber Security: Security of AI

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Controls, Security Engineering, Threat Modeling, DevSecOps, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Governance, Data Security, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Encryption, Risk Management, Machine Learning, Application Programming Interface (API), Regulation and Legal Compliance, Applied Machine Learning, Governance

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Macquarie University

      Cyber Security: DevSecOps

      Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, Secure Coding, DevOps, Hardening, Cloud-Native Computing, Software Architecture, Security Engineering, Azure DevOps, Software Design, Microsoft Azure, Kubernetes, Web Applications, Cloud Platforms, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Containerization, API Design, Software Engineering, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Git (Version Control System)

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Cyber Secure Coder (CSC-110)

      Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Security Engineering, Cybersecurity, Security Requirements Analysis, Security Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Code Review, Software Design, Encryption, Vulnerability Management, Data Security, Cryptography, Continuous Monitoring, Authentications, Development Testing, System Monitoring, Authorization (Computing)

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Usable Security

      Skills you'll gain: Usability, Human Computer Interaction, Authentications, Security Engineering, Usability Testing, Interaction Design, Human Factors, Information Privacy, Cybersecurity, Personally Identifiable Information, User Interface (UI) Design, Multi-Factor Authentication, User Centered Design, Design

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

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      Google Cloud

      Strategies for Cloud Security Risk Management

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Risk Management Framework, Data Security, DevSecOps, Personally Identifiable Information, Security Management, ISO/IEC 27001, Cloud Computing, Information Privacy, NIST 800-53, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Security Controls, Google Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity, Identity and Access Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      62 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Akamai Technologies, Inc.

      Introduction to IT Security

      Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Incident Response, Network Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Authentications, Vulnerability Assessments, Encryption, Firewall, Identity and Access Management, Hardening, Threat Detection, Disaster Recovery, Public Key Infrastructure, Mobile Security, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Illinois Tech

      Cloud Computing Security - Bachelor's

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity and Access Management, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cloud Computing, Network Security, Cloud Applications, Data Security, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing Architecture, Data Loss Prevention, Application Security, Cloud Services, Encryption, User Provisioning, Security Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Firewall, Security Controls

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Ball State University

      Cybersecurity and Secure Software Design

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Application Security, Encryption, Authentications, Cybersecurity, Data Encryption Standard, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Email Security, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Key Management, Application Development, Public Key Infrastructure, Data Integrity

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Identifying Security Vulnerabilities in C/C++Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, C and C++, Verification And Validation, Vulnerability Management, Linux, Security Controls, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Modeling, Data Validation, Debugging, Cryptography, C (Programming Language), Identity and Access Management, Encryption, File Management, OS Process Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      80 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Personnel & Third-Party Security

      Skills you'll gain: Vendor Management, Security Management, Supplier Management, Risk Analysis, Security Awareness, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Management, Threat Management, Human Factors (Security), Asset Protection, Due Diligence, Training Programs

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      45 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Fundamentals of Secure Software

      Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Threat Modeling, Application Security, Software Development Life Cycle, DevSecOps, Security Testing, Secure Coding, Security Software, Security Engineering, Cloud Security, Encryption, Vulnerability Scanning, Software Development, Threat Detection, Cryptography, Software Testing, CI/CD, Cloud Platforms, Vulnerability Assessments, Configuration Management

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Trust and Security with Google Cloud - Español: Google Cloud
    • Cyber Security: Security of AI: Macquarie University
    • Cyber Security: DevSecOps: Macquarie University
    • Cyber Secure Coder (CSC-110) : Packt
    • Usable Security: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Strategies for Cloud Security Risk Management: Google Cloud
    • Introduction to IT Security: Akamai Technologies, Inc.
    • Cloud Computing Security - Bachelor's: Illinois Tech
    • Cybersecurity and Secure Software Design: Ball State University
    • Identifying Security Vulnerabilities in C/C++Programming: University of California, Davis

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