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    Infosec

    Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, IT Security Architecture, Security Testing, Single Sign-On (SSO), Data Security, Contingency Planning, User Provisioning, Cryptography, Network Security, Application Security, Information Systems Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Asset Protection, Cloud Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Digital Assets, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Incident Response, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    45 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EC-Council

    In the Trenches: Security Operations Center

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, Vulnerability Management, Event Monitoring, Threat Detection, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Security Controls, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Management, Exploitation techniques, Network Monitoring, Anomaly Detection

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    52 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Palo Alto Networks

    Palo Alto Networks Cloud Security Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Infrastructure Security, DevSecOps, Cloud Computing, Application Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Security, Docker (Software), Software As A Service, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Containerization, Data Centers, Vulnerability Scanning, Virtual Machines, DevOps, Vulnerability Assessments

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    146 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Google Cloud

    Security Best Practices in Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, OAuth, Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, Cloud Storage, Security Controls, Data Storage Technologies, Application Security, Authorization (Computing), Data Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Hardening, Encryption, Key Management, Virtual Machines

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    350 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.

    Check Point Jump Start: Maestro Hyperscale Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Firewall, System Configuration, Security Management, Network Security, Network Administration, System Monitoring, Virtualization

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) Course

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), DevSecOps, Infrastructure Security, Application Security, Hardening, Cloud Security, Network Security, Containerization, Security Testing, Security Controls, Docker (Software), Cyber Security Policies, Secure Coding, Identity and Access Management, Threat Detection, Encryption, Authentications, Verification And Validation

    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Networking and Security in iOS Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Core Data (Software), Apple iOS, iOS Development, JSON, Objective-C (Programming Language), OAuth, Authentications, Mobile Development, Single Sign-On (SSO), Secure Coding, Data Store, Cryptographic Protocols, Application Security, Cryptography

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    255 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Basic Elements of Design: Design Principles and Software Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Design, Typography, Adobe InDesign, Content Creation, Design Research, Information Architecture, Color Theory, Adobe Photoshop

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    990 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Advanced Security Strategies and Incident Response

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cyber Threat Intelligence, Application Security, Secure Coding, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Information Systems Security, Metasploit, Security Strategy, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Infrastructure Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Testing, Hardening, Penetration Testing, Mobile Security, Automation

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Advanced Networking, Virtualization, and IT Security

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Virtualization, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtual Machines, Cloud Computing, Firewall, Network Architecture, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Mobile Security, Cloud Security, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Peripheral Devices

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Memulai Security Command Center Enterprise

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Threat Detection, Vulnerability Assessments, Multi-Cloud, Cloud Security, Security Controls, Threat Management, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Management, Enterprise Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Gemini for Security Engineers - Français

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Google Cloud Platform, Application Deployment, Cloud Security, Generative AI, Vulnerability Assessments, System Configuration, Security Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP): Infosec
  • In the Trenches: Security Operations Center : EC-Council
  • Palo Alto Networks Cloud Security Fundamentals: Palo Alto Networks
  • Security Best Practices in Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Check Point Jump Start: Maestro Hyperscale Network Security: Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.
  • Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) Course: Packt
  • Networking and Security in iOS Applications: University of California, Irvine
  • Basic Elements of Design: Design Principles and Software Overview: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Advanced Security Strategies and Incident Response: Packt
  • Advanced Networking, Virtualization, and IT Security: Packt

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