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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

      Security in Google Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, Data Loss Prevention, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Prompt Engineering, Kubernetes, Cloud Security, Containerization, OAuth, Cloud Storage, Cloud Services, Application Deployment, Virtual Machines, Security Controls, Cloud Computing, Application Development, Threat Management, Application Security, Data Security

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      49K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Foundations: Data, Data, Everywhere

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Google Sheets, Spreadsheet Software, Analytical Skills, Data Sharing, Data Cleansing, Data Processing, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, SQL, Data Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      117K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Web Application Security

      Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Microsoft Copilot, Application Security, Data Validation, Web Applications, Vulnerability Assessments, Data Security, Data Integrity, Encryption, Javascript

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Cisco Learning and Certifications

      Data Security

      Skills you'll gain: Key Management, Data Security, Cryptography, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Network Monitoring, Network Analysis, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Event Monitoring, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Detection, Incident Response

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      57 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      IBM & Darden Digital Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Digital Transformation, Business Strategy, Cloud Computing Architecture, Competitive Analysis, Cloud Services, Business Transformation, Cloud Security, Cloud Technologies, Cloud Infrastructure, Big Data, Cloud Platforms, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Computing, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Data Science

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      47K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Status: AI skills
      AI skills
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      IBM

      IBM Relational Database Administrator

      Skills you'll gain: Data Engineering, Data Warehousing, SQL, Extract, Transform, Load, Apache Airflow, Web Scraping, Linux Commands, Database Design, Database Administration, MySQL, Data Pipelines, Apache Kafka, Database Management, Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Store, Jupyter, Generative AI, Data Security

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      59K reviews

      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      New
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      Simplilearn

      Generative AI Course in Software Testing and Documentation

      Skills you'll gain: Software Documentation, Test Automation, Generative AI, Software Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Test Case, Software Quality Assurance, Application Security, Secure Coding, Full-Stack Web Development, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Technical Documentation, Application Programming Interface (API)

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pearson

      Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Unit 2

      Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Hardening, Linux, Application Security, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Infrastructure Security, Network Security, Security Controls, Service Management, Patch Management, Systems Administration, Information Systems Security

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Multiple educators

      Data Science Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Pseudocode, Jupyter, Algorithms, Data Literacy, Data Mining, Pandas (Python Package), Data Visualization Software, Correlation Analysis, Web Scraping, NumPy, Python Programming, Probability & Statistics, Predictive Modeling, Computer Programming Tools, Data Science, Machine Learning Algorithms, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning, Project Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      115K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python)

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Software Installation, Development Environment

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      232K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
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      Johns Hopkins University

      Healthcare Data Security, Privacy, and Compliance

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Health Information Management, Security Awareness, Cloud Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Encryption, Health Care, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Data Security, Cyber Attacks, Cryptography, Health Policy, Information Privacy, Regulatory Compliance, Cloud Computing, Patient Safety

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      411 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Technical Support Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Desktop Support, Computer Hardware, Technical Support, Software Installation, Help Desk Support, Technical Documentation, Hardware Troubleshooting, Software Documentation, Customer Support, End User Training and Support, Computer Networking, Information Technology, Computer Architecture, Technical Communication, Linux, Microsoft Windows

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      161K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Security in Google Cloud: Google Cloud
    • Foundations: Data, Data, Everywhere: Google
    • Web Application Security: Microsoft
    • Data Security: Cisco Learning and Certifications
    • IBM & Darden Digital Strategy: IBM
    • IBM Relational Database Administrator: IBM
    • Generative AI Course in Software Testing and Documentation: Simplilearn
    • Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Unit 2: Pearson
    • Data Science Foundations: IBM
    • Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python): University of Michigan

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