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    Whizlabs

    Exam Prep SC-900: Microsoft Certified Security Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Compliance Management, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, DevSecOps, Endpoint Detection and Response, Cloud Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Identity and Access Management, Threat Detection, Zero Trust Network Access, Data Governance, Active Directory, Endpoint Security, Authorization (Computing), Data Security, Vulnerability Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, Enterprise Security, Operations

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Essentials for Managers and Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Security Strategy, Culture Transformation, Enterprise Security, Cyber Operations, Communication, Business Risk Management, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Dashboard, Leadership

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Amazon Web Services

    Security, Compliance, and Governance for AI Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Governance, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud Security, Amazon Web Services, Cyber Governance, Information Systems Security, Security Controls

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    Certified Blockchain Security Professional (CBSP) Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptographic Protocols, Blockchain, Cryptography, Encryption, Business Continuity, Application Security, Disaster Recovery, Digital Assets, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Regulatory Compliance, Enterprise Security, Network Security, Data Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Systems Security, Secure Coding, Key Management, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    CISSP Domain 4: Communication and Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Network Security, OSI Models, Public Key Infrastructure, Network Protocols, Encryption, Remote Access Systems, Firewall, Emerging Technologies, TCP/IP, Wireless Networks, Authentications

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP): Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Security Controls

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Foundations of Information Security and Incident Handling

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Response, Incident Management, Vulnerability Management, Risk Management Framework, Security Management, Threat Management, Risk Management, Disaster Recovery, Vulnerability Assessments, Information Systems Security, Information Assurance, Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Security Strategy, Configuration Management, Security Controls, Information Systems Security, Computer Security Awareness Training, Enterprise Security, Change Control, Safety and Security, Cyber Security Policies, Data Ethics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Implementing Security in IoT and Edge Devices

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Architecture, Security Engineering, Internet Of Things, Encryption, Information Systems Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Threat Modeling, Data Security, Security Requirements Analysis, Vulnerability Management, Information Privacy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    Microsoft Copilot: Power Platform & Security Best Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft 365, Security Management, Threat Detection, Compliance Management, Artificial Intelligence, Business Process Automation, Automation, Incident Response, Generative AI

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    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    CCNA Advanced – WAN, Security, and Network Services

    Skills you'll gain: Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Wide Area Networks, Network Security, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Network Administration, Multiprotocol Label Switching, Network Routing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Switches, Network Protocols

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Pearson

    Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS): Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Cloud Security, Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Application Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cyber Security Policies, Verification And Validation, Encryption, Configuration Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Exam Prep SC-900: Microsoft Certified Security Fundamentals: Whizlabs
  • Cyber Security: Essentials for Managers and Leaders: Macquarie University
  • Security, Compliance, and Governance for AI Solutions: Amazon Web Services
  • Certified Blockchain Security Professional (CBSP) Exam Prep: SkillUp
  • CISSP Domain 4: Communication and Network Security: Infosec
  • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP): Unit 1: Pearson
  • Foundations of Information Security and Incident Handling: Packt
  • (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Unit 1: Pearson
  • Implementing Security in IoT and Edge Devices: LearnQuest
  • Microsoft Copilot: Power Platform & Security Best Practices: Whizlabs

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