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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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      Illinois Tech

      Cyber Security Technologies

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Computer Security, Cryptography, Disaster Recovery, Application Security, Cyber Operations, Cyber Security Policies, Cryptographic Protocols, IT Security Architecture, Telecommunications, Network Administration, NIST 800-53, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Data Security, Encryption, Governance Risk Management and Compliance

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      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Infosec

      Laravel Additional Security

      Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Secure Coding, Security Testing, Security Software, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Controls, Security Awareness, Web Development Tools, Web Applications, Browser Compatibility, Computer Programming

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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Modern Security Operations

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Operations, Security Management, Continuous Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, DevOps, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Engineering, Threat Detection, Incident Response, Site Reliability Engineering, Digital Transformation, Agile Methodology, Automation, Critical Thinking

      4.3
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      AI-Powered Software and System Design

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Software Design Patterns, Databases, Application Design, Database Management, Software Design, Software Architecture, System Design and Implementation, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Security Testing, Secure Coding, Application Programming Interface (API), Performance Tuning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      155 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Advanced Architectures in Embedded Software Design

      Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Software, Software Architecture, Embedded Systems, Systems Architecture, Software Design, Application Design, Software Design Patterns, Maintainability, Performance Tuning, System Programming, Safety Assurance, Interoperability, Software Testing, Scalability, Design Strategies

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Minnesota

      Cloud Data Security

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Data Security, Cloud Services, Cloud Storage, Personally Identifiable Information, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy, Data Governance, Data Integrity, Cloud Platforms, Security Controls, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Relational Databases, Encryption, SQL

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Edureka

      Generative AI for Software Engineers & Developers

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Generative AI Agents, Google Gemini, OpenAI, Performance Tuning, Large Language Modeling, Software Development Tools, Code Review, Application Deployment, Software Documentation, LLM Application, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, AI Personalization, Software Development, Software Quality Assurance, Debugging, Automation

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      SkillUp

      Using GenAI in Modern Software Development

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Application Development, Code Review, Debugging

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Manage Security Operations

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Threat Modeling, Cloud Security, Continuous Monitoring, System Monitoring, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Management, Threat Detection, Application Performance Management, Event Monitoring, Vulnerability Management, Incident Response, Query Languages

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Whizlabs

      Azure: Network Security

      Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Microsoft Azure, Firewall, Network Administration, Application Security, Network Architecture, Infrastructure Security, Load Balancing, Virtual Machines

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Security Architecture & Operations

      Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Identity and Access Management, IT Security Architecture, Incident Response, Security Controls, Endpoint Security, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Network Architecture, Data Security, Infrastructure Security, Mobile Security, Threat Detection, Firewall, Encryption, Virtual Private Networks (VPN)

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Simplilearn

      Generative AI in Software Testing Training

      Skills you'll gain: Test Tools, Acceptance Testing, Software Testing, Test Automation, Test Planning, Software Quality Assurance, Generative AI, Test Data, Scenario Testing, Test Case, Requirements Analysis

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Cyber Security Technologies: Illinois Tech
    • Laravel Additional Security: Infosec
    • Modern Security Operations: Google Cloud
    • AI-Powered Software and System Design: DeepLearning.AI
    • Advanced Architectures in Embedded Software Design: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Cloud Data Security: University of Minnesota
    • Generative AI for Software Engineers & Developers: Edureka
    • Using GenAI in Modern Software Development: SkillUp
    • Manage Security Operations: Microsoft
    • Azure: Network Security: Whizlabs

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