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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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    Starweaver

    Foundations of Cybersecurity Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Identity and Access Management, Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Management, Zero Trust Network Access, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Security Awareness, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Controls, Endpoint Security, User Accounts, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI Cybersecurity & Privacy for Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Crisis Management, LLM Application, Productivity, Incident Response, Responsible AI, OpenAI, AI Personalization, Data Ethics, Computer Security Incident Management, Artificial Intelligence, Personalized Service, Large Language Modeling, Business Ethics, Information Privacy, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    7.7K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EIT Digital

    Development of Secure Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, Cryptography, Operating Systems, Network Architecture, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Web Services, Encryption, Network Protocols, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Wireless Networks, Threat Modeling, System Programming, Computer Programming, Software Engineering, C (Programming Language), Real Time Data

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    1.2K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    TCP/IP and Internet

    Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Network Infrastructure, Network Security, OSI Models, Network Architecture, Routing Protocols, Wireless Networks, Computer Networking, Network Routing, Network Performance Management, Application Security, Network Model, Software-Defined Networking, Computer Security Awareness Training

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Generative AI for Mobile App Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, AI Personalization, Mobile Development, ChatGPT, Anthropic Claude, Artificial Intelligence, LLM Application, Software Development Tools, Software Testing, Apple iOS, Test Automation, Software Development, Machine Learning Methods, DevSecOps, AI Product Strategy, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    10K reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Information Technology (IT) and Cloud Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Services, Generative AI, Cloud Security, Cloud Platforms, Cybersecurity, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Computing, Data Storage, Peripheral Devices, Computer Hardware, Windows Servers, System Configuration, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Attacks, OSI Models, General Networking, Cloud Infrastructure, Computer Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    11K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Introduction to Cybersecurity for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Awareness Training, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Enterprise Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Encryption, Network Security, Data Security, Security Awareness, Authentications

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    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    IBM Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, SQL, Unsupervised Learning, Plotly, Interactive Data Visualization, Peer Review, Data Transformation, Supervised Learning, Jupyter, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Data Literacy, Generative AI, Professional Networking, Data Import/Export

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    148K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Cybersecurity for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Incident Response, Penetration Testing, Computer Security Incident Management, Metasploit, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Data Security, Authentications, Cyber Attacks, Security Testing, Exploit development, Cloud Security, Security Strategy, Computer Security Awareness Training, Risk Management, Enterprise Security

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.8K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    IBM Applied DevOps Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, CI/CD, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Continuous Integration, Istio, Application Deployment, Test Driven Development (TDD), Kubernetes, Gherkin (Scripting Language), Jenkins, Agile Software Development, DevOps, Code Coverage, OpenShift, Cloud Applications, Serverless Computing, Secure Coding, Grafana, System Monitoring, Agile Methodology

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    7.7K reviews

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Palo Alto Networks

    Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Cloud Infrastructure, Firewall, Network Infrastructure, Docker (Software), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Software As A Service, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Containerization, Threat Detection, Data Centers, Threat Management, OSI Models, Enterprise Security, Network Protocols, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Vulnerability Scanning, Incident Response

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    847 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Generative AI for Java and Spring Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, ChatGPT, Restful API, Application Deployment, Artificial Intelligence, Software Development Tools, Software Testing, Test Automation, Software Development, DevSecOps, Application Security, CI/CD, Application Programming Interface (API), AI Product Strategy, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Java Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    10K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Foundations of Cybersecurity Operations: Starweaver
  • Generative AI Cybersecurity & Privacy for Leaders: Vanderbilt University
  • Development of Secure Embedded Systems: EIT Digital
  • TCP/IP and Internet : Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Generative AI for Mobile App Developers: IBM
  • Information Technology (IT) and Cloud Fundamentals: IBM
  • Introduction to Cybersecurity for Business: University of Colorado System
  • IBM Data Science: IBM
  • Cybersecurity for Business: University of Colorado System
  • IBM Applied DevOps Engineering: IBM

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