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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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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Digital Systems: From Logic Gates to Processors

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, System Design and Implementation, Embedded Systems, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Digital Design, Design Software, Computer Hardware, Verification And Validation, Simulations

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    849 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Concepts, Strategies, and Analytics in Performance Marketing and Digital Advertising

    Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Digital Advertising, Online Advertising, Advertising, Contextual Advertising, Pay Per Click Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Paid media, Social Media, Search Engine Marketing, Marketing, Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Data Ethics, Web Analytics and SEO, Media Planning, Web Analytics

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    818 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Protecting Business Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, E-Commerce, Global Marketing, Brand Management, Innovation, Strategic Partnership, Business Strategy, Price Negotiation, New Business Development, Corporate Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Process, Digital Assets, Case Studies, Case Law, Commercial Laws, Legal Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Legal Proceedings, Strategic Marketing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    894 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Start Your API Testing Journey With Postman Tool

    Skills you'll gain: Postman API Platform, JSON, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Testing, Restful API, Scripting, Test Case, Functional Testing

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    305 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Infosec

    Laravel Protections

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Secure Coding, Application Security, Encryption, Data Security, Database Application, Web Applications, Cryptography, Authentications, Configuration Management, Session Initiation Protocols, Computer Programming

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    How to Secure your Network Device using Cisco Packet Tracer

    Skills you'll gain: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Security, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Architecture, Network Routers, Local Area Networks, General Networking, Authentications, Network Switches

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    LearnKartS

    Complete Git

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Bitbucket, Version Control, Software Versioning, GitLab, Software Configuration Management, Collaborative Software, Integrated Development Environments, Software Development, Software Installation, Code Review, Devops Tools, IntelliJ IDEA, Eclipse (Software), File Management, Application Lifecycle Management, Linux, Release Management, Command-Line Interface

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    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Wesleyan University

    Data Analysis and Interpretation

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Data Storytelling, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Correlation Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Decision Tree Learning, Data Presentation, Data Management, Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning, Statistics

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    1.4K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Duke University

    Rust Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), Development Testing, Software Testing, Data Structures, Debugging, GitHub, Programming Principles, Package and Software Management, Integrated Development Environments, Secure Coding, System Programming

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    201 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Introduction to Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Risk Management, Business Continuity Planning, Asset Protection, Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Risk Mitigation, Vulnerability Assessments, Asset Management, Disaster Recovery, Security Controls

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    151 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    Cloud Computing: Infrastructure and Platforms

    Skills you'll gain: Virtualization, Cloud-Native Computing, Network Security, Cloud Computing, Amazon Web Services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtual Machines, Network Troubleshooting, Cloud Storage, Hyper-V, Software-Defined Networking, Cloud Infrastructure, VMware ESX Servers, Network Monitoring, Threat Modeling, TCP/IP, Data Centers, Data Storage, Cloud Security

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    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Pearson

    CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) CS0-003: Unit 3

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Data Security, Data Integrity

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Digital Systems: From Logic Gates to Processors: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Concepts, Strategies, and Analytics in Performance Marketing and Digital Advertising: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Protecting Business Innovation: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Start Your API Testing Journey With Postman Tool: Coursera
  • Laravel Protections: Infosec
  • How to Secure your Network Device using Cisco Packet Tracer : Coursera
  • Complete Git: LearnKartS
  • Data Analysis and Interpretation: Wesleyan University
  • Rust Fundamentals: Duke University
  • Introduction to Risk Management: University of California, Irvine

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