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    Google

    Network Traffic and Logs Using IDS and SIEM Tools

    Skills you'll gain: System Monitoring, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Analysis, Data Integrity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    AI Agents for Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, LLM Application, Threat Detection, Endpoint Detection and Response, Threat Modeling, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Threat Hunting, Generative AI Agents, Threat Management, Incident Response, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Data Ethics, Cyber Operations, Risking, Cybersecurity, Large Language Modeling, Cyber Security Assessment, Risk Mitigation, Technology Strategies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Preparação para sua jornada até a certificação PCSE

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Data Loss Prevention, Cloud Security, Security Controls, Network Security, Data Security, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Firewall, Security Engineering, Continuous Monitoring, Cloud Computing Architecture, Encryption

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Ask Questions to Make Data-Driven Decisions

    Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software, Dashboard, Stakeholder Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Data Presentation, Business Analysis, Quantitative Research, Problem Solving, Smart Goals

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    35K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Share Data Through the Art of Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Literacy, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Tableau Software, Presentations, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard, Data Analysis, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Stakeholder Engagement

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    9.8K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Duke University

    Introductory C Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Programming Principles, Maintainability, Software Testing, Program Development, C (Programming Language), Algorithms, Pseudocode, Simulations, System Programming, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Software Development, Software Engineering, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, Development Environment, User Interface (UI), Problem Solving, Software Design

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    7.4K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Simplilearn

    Foundations of Agile and Core Frameworks Training

    Skills you'll gain: Scaled Agile Framework, Agile Project Management, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Planning, Kanban Principles, Lean Methodologies, Organizational Change, Sprint Retrospectives, Waterfall Methodology, Process Mapping, Continuous Improvement Process, Prioritization, Requirements Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Meta

    Meta Database Engineer

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Database Management, Database Administration, Data Warehousing, Linux Commands, Data Integrity, Unit Testing, Algorithms, Software Versioning, Command-Line Interface, Software Visualization, Linux, Pseudocode, Query Languages, Collaborative Software, Django (Web Framework), Database Architecture and Administration, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Test Driven Development (TDD)

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    7.5K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    IBM

    IBM Data Analytics with Excel and R

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Database Design, Shiny (R Package), Data Wrangling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Relational Databases, Big Data, IBM Cognos Analytics, Ggplot2, Data Analysis, Data Mining, Dashboard, Excel Formulas, Data Manipulation, Web Scraping, Microsoft Excel

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    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    30K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    LearnQuest

    GenAI for Cybersecurity: Blue Team

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Hunting, Incident Response, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Anomaly Detection, Computer Security Incident Management, Scripting, Cyber Operations, Event Monitoring, Network Analysis, Automation, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning Algorithms

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    EC-Council

    Ethical Hacking Essentials (EHE)

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Threat Modeling, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Security, Threat Detection, Security Awareness, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Attacks, Application Security, Web Applications, Mobile Security, Internet Of Things, Authentications, Encryption, Wireless Networks

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    579 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Akamai Technologies, Inc.

    Akamai Network Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Linux, Endpoint Security, Database Management, Incident Response, Relational Databases, Network Security, Database Systems, Vulnerability Scanning, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Ubuntu, Linux Administration, File Systems, Routing Protocols, OSI Models, Application Development, Remote Access Systems, Scripting, MySQL

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    288 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Network Traffic and Logs Using IDS and SIEM Tools: Google
  • AI Agents for Cybersecurity : Starweaver
  • Preparação para sua jornada até a certificação PCSE: Google Cloud
  • Ask Questions to Make Data-Driven Decisions: Google
  • Share Data Through the Art of Visualization: Google
  • Introductory C Programming: Duke University
  • Foundations of Agile and Core Frameworks Training : Simplilearn
  • Meta Database Engineer: Meta
  • IBM Data Analytics with Excel and R: IBM
  • GenAI for Cybersecurity: Blue Team: LearnQuest

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