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    University of Colorado System

    Secure Software Design

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Software Design, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Unified Modeling Language, Unit Testing, Threat Modeling, Usability Testing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Technical Design, Software Architecture, Secure Coding, Object Oriented Design, Software Design Patterns, Database Management, Security Software, Systems Design, Software Engineering, Software Development Life Cycle

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    438 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Requirements Engineering: Secure Software Specifications

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Elicitation, Software Design Documents, Requirements Analysis, Security Requirements Analysis, Mockups, Interviewing Skills, User Requirements Documents, Storyboarding, Functional Requirement, Goal Setting, Software Development Methodologies, Software Documentation, Agile Methodology, Business Requirements, Unified Modeling Language, Risk Management Framework, System Requirements, Meeting Facilitation, Prototyping, Software Development Life Cycle

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    851 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Cybersecurity in the Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cloud Security, Authentications, Key Management, Data Security, Cloud Applications, Cloud Services, Application Security, Authorization (Computing), Cyber Risk, Secure Coding, Cloud Storage, Personally Identifiable Information, DevSecOps, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Network Security, Information Privacy, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Cryptography

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    165 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Azure Security Tools Specialization

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Security Testing, Data Management, Records Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Authentications, Firewall, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, System Testing, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Authorization (Computing), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Cloud Computing, Data Governance, Active Directory, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, LLM Application

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    41 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Pearson

    Linux Security Basics and Beyond

    Skills you'll gain: File Management, Firewall, Linux Administration, Ubuntu, Hardening, OS Process Management, Linux, Authentications, Zero Trust Network Access, Linux Servers, Remote Access Systems, Data Security, User Accounts, Network Security, Linux Commands, Application Security, Security Strategy, Operating System Administration, Continuous Monitoring, IT Security Architecture

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Advanced Practices in Application Security

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, DevSecOps, Application Security, Cloud Security, Cloud Standards, Security Controls, Security Testing, Application Development, Containerization, Software Development, CI/CD, Continuous Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Supply Chain, Dependency Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Linux Security Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Servers, System Configuration, User Accounts

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Advanced System Security Design

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Computing, Malware Protection, Cloud Security, Load Balancing, Security Engineering, User Accounts, Authorization (Computing), Network Security, Identity and Access Management, Threat Detection, Threat Modeling, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Geographic Information Systems

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    639 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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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    Pearson

    Securing Your DevOps Pipelines

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), DevSecOps, Security Testing, CI/CD, DevOps, Application Security, Continuous Integration, Secure Coding, Continuous Delivery, Regulatory Compliance, Security Engineering, Vulnerability Assessments, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Management, Compliance Auditing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Operating Systems: Overview, Administration, and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Cloud Computing, Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Linux Servers, Cloud Security, Operating Systems, Windows PowerShell, Windows Servers, File Systems, System Software, Mac OS, Command-Line Interface, Active Directory, Computer Systems, Virtual Machines, Firewall, Virtualization, Containerization, User Accounts

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    5.7K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Core 2: OS, Software, Security and Operational Procedures

    Skills you'll gain: Operating Systems, Data Security, Network Support, Network Troubleshooting, Data Storage, Systems Administration, Technical Support, Command-Line Interface, Information Technology, Linux Servers

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    66 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Secure Software Design: University of Colorado System
  • Requirements Engineering: Secure Software Specifications: University of Colorado System
  • Cybersecurity in the Cloud: University of Minnesota
  • Microsoft Azure Security Tools Specialization: Microsoft
  • Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Pearson
  • Advanced Practices in Application Security: Starweaver
  • Linux Security Techniques: Packt
  • Advanced System Security Design: University of Colorado System
  • Cybersecurity: Developing a Program for Your Business: Kennesaw State University
  • Securing Your DevOps Pipelines: Pearson

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