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      Packt

      Systems Security Certified Practitioner

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Incident Response, Cloud Security, Risk Management Framework, Authentications, Business Continuity Planning, Application Security, IT Management, Security Management, Threat Modeling, Threat Management, OSI Models, Disaster Recovery, Cryptography, Encryption, Cyber Risk, Vulnerability Assessments

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Amazon Web Services

      AWS Security – Encryption Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Encryption, Amazon Web Services, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon S3, Data Security, Cryptography, Personally Identifiable Information

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnKartS

      Salesforce Security and Layouts

      Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Event Monitoring, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authentications, Identity and Access Management, Application Security, Data Security, Mobile Development, User Interface (UI), Data Sharing

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Cloud Architecture and Security

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Cloud Computing, Incident Response, IT Security Architecture, Capacity Management, Application Security, Security Controls, Network Security, Hardening, Scalability, Emerging Technologies, Identity and Access Management, Encryption

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pearson

      (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner

      Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, Continuous Monitoring, Public Key Infrastructure, Security Management, Business Continuity Planning, Cryptography, Endpoint Security, Disaster Recovery, Computer Security Incident Management, Encryption, Network Security, Authentications, Mobile Security, OSI Models, System Monitoring, Investigation, Security Controls, Security Strategy, Risk Analysis

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Gemini for Security Engineers

      Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, Generative AI, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Controls, Vulnerability Management, Security Engineering, Threat Detection

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      End User Security Awareness

      Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Network Security, Data Security, Human Factors (Security), Personally Identifiable Information, Email Security, Wireless Networks, User Accounts

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Digital Safety and Security

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Attacks, Data Security, Safety and Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Awareness Training, Information Systems Security, Security Strategy, Security Controls, Threat Modeling, Disaster Recovery, Data Loss Prevention, Incident Response, Vulnerability Assessments, Patch Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      54 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Codio

      SQL for Security Specialist

      Skills you'll gain: PostgreSQL, Data Maintenance, Database Administration, Database Architecture and Administration, SQL, Database Management, Secure Coding, Relational Databases, Query Languages, Security Controls, Data Access, Data Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Threat Detection

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Python Project: Software Engineering and Image Manipulation

      Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Software Design, Image Analysis, Python Programming, Jupyter, Software Engineering, Application Programming Interface (API), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Vision, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming

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

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      Packt

      Advanced Security and Troubleshooting

      Skills you'll gain: Remote Access Systems, Network Troubleshooting, Network Administration, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Hardening, TCP/IP, Cybersecurity, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Human Factors (Security), Technical Support and Services, Encryption, Command-Line Interface, Authentications, Wireless Networks

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnQuest

      Strategic Edge Security Management

      Skills you'll gain: Continuous Monitoring, Security Management, Security Strategy, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Risk, Threat Management, Cyber Security Strategy, System Monitoring, Cloud Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Controls, Cyber Security Assessment, Incident Response, Risk Analysis, Cloud Standards, Scalability

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Packt
    • AWS Security – Encryption Fundamentals: Amazon Web Services
    • Salesforce Security and Layouts: LearnKartS
    • Cloud Architecture and Security: Packt
    • (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Pearson
    • Gemini for Security Engineers: Google Cloud
    • End User Security Awareness: Packt
    • Digital Safety and Security: Arizona State University
    • SQL for Security Specialist: Codio
    • Python Project: Software Engineering and Image Manipulation: University of Michigan

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