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      University of Minnesota

      Cloud Security Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Application Security, Network Security, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Infrastructure Security, Remote Access Systems, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Vulnerability Assessments, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Encryption, Authorization (Computing)

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      105 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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      Board Infinity

      Introduction to DevSecOps

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

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Beginner · 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

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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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      Board Infinity

      Advanced Git Features

      Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, DevOps, Devops Tools, Application Security, Containerization, CI/CD, Secure Coding, Continuous Delivery, Security Testing, Continuous Integration, Security Controls, Security Strategy, Vulnerability Assessments, Automation, Threat Detection

      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, 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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      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, Authorization (Computing), Network Security, Threat Management, Event Monitoring, 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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      Google Cloud

      Cloud Security Risks: Identify and Protect Against Threats

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Threat Management, Vulnerability Management, Identity and Access Management, Data Security, Cloud-Native Computing, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Authentications, Cloud Computing, Vulnerability Assessments, Multi-Factor Authentication, Data Governance, Personally Identifiable Information, Authorization (Computing), Infrastructure Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Containerization, Network Analysis

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Trust and Security with Google Cloud - Español

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Encryption, Infrastructure Security, Google Cloud Platform, Network Security, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Data Governance, Identity and Access Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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

    • Cloud Security Basics: University of Minnesota
    • Security and Automation: LearnKartS
    • Azure Cybersecurity Solutions And Microsoft Defender : Microsoft
    • Introduction to DevSecOps: Board Infinity
    • Cybersecurity: Developing a Program for Your Business: Kennesaw State University
    • Securing and Integrating Components of Your App - Español: Google Cloud
    • Advanced Git Features: Board Infinity
    • Security for Blockchain and DApps: LearnQuest
    • Tools for Security Specialists: Codio
    • Cloud Security Risks: Identify and Protect Against Threats: Google Cloud

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