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      Packt

      Intro to WordPress Development

      Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Ajax, Development Environment, Content Management Systems, Content Management, Web Development, Data Management, PHP (Scripting Language), Database Development, MySQL, Javascript and jQuery, Information Architecture, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Data Security, Data Validation

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Cisco Learning and Certifications

      Threat Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Threat Modeling, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Exploit development, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Analysis, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Network Monitoring, SQL

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      34 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      The Complete Guide for SQL with Microsoft SQL Server

      Skills you'll gain: Database Management Systems

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Secure Software Design

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Software Design, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Unified Modeling Language, Unit Testing, Threat Modeling, Usability Testing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Technical Design, Software Architecture, Secure Coding, Object Oriented Design, Software Design Patterns, Database Management, Security Software, Systems Design, Software Engineering, Software Development Life Cycle

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      436 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Meta

      Desarrollador back-end de Meta

      Skills you'll gain: Full-Stack Web Development, Restful API, Django (Web Framework), Relational Databases, Version Control, SQL, Unix Commands, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Database Design, Responsive Web Design, Database Management Systems, Front-End Web Development, Algorithms, Test Driven Development (TDD), Web Development, Python Programming, Linux, Computer Programming, Cloud Hosting

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      511 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Introdução ao Cloud Next Generation Firewall

      Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Network Security, Cloud Security, Cloud Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Monitoring, Threat Detection, Event Monitoring

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      TCP/IP and Advanced Topics

      Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Security, OSI Models, Network Routing, Network Infrastructure, Software-Defined Networking, Local Area Networks, Virtualization

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      747 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      SkillUp

      Java: Design Patterns, Testing, and Deployment

      Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Integration Testing, Continuous Integration, Docker (Software), Java, Containerization, Software Design Patterns, Development Testing, Microservices, Object Oriented Design

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      AI for Cybersecurity

      Skills you'll gain: Anomaly Detection, Generative AI, Fraud detection, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Malware Protection, Continuous Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Feature Engineering, Network Analysis, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Modeling, Email Security, System Design and Implementation, Network Security, Jupyter, Authentications, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Software

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      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      68 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Simplilearn

      Cyber Threats Training for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Threat Detection, Threat Modeling, Malware Protection, SQL, Network Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Databases, Data Security, Email Security

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Deploy and Maintain Power BI Assets and Capstone project

      Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Dashboard, SQL, Microsoft SQL Servers, Data Security, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Modeling, Data Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      277 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Detecting and Mitigating Cyber Threats and Attacks

      Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Data Security, Cyber Attacks, Malware Protection, Endpoint Security, Network Security, Firewall

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      457 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Intro to WordPress Development: Packt
    • Threat Analysis: Cisco Learning and Certifications
    • The Complete Guide for SQL with Microsoft SQL Server: Packt
    • Secure Software Design: University of Colorado System
    • Desarrollador back-end de Meta: Meta
    • Introdução ao Cloud Next Generation Firewall: Google Cloud
    • TCP/IP and Advanced Topics: University of Colorado System
    • Java: Design Patterns, Testing, and Deployment: SkillUp
    • AI for Cybersecurity: Johns Hopkins University
    • Cyber Threats Training for Beginners : Simplilearn

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