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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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      IBM

      Database Essentials and Vulnerabilities

      Skills you'll gain: Database Management, Databases, Relational Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Security, User Accounts, Secure Coding, SQL, Application Security, Vulnerability Scanning, NoSQL, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Encryption, Data Manipulation

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Java Spring Boot Case Study - Appointment Management System

      Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Apache Maven, Model View Controller, Unit Testing, Spring Boot, Restful API, Software Testing, Object-Relational Mapping, Java, Full-Stack Web Development, Back-End Web Development, Integration Testing, Web Applications, Front-End Web Development, Data Store, Application Security

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Learn Java from Scratch - A Beginner's Guide

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Maven, Java, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Object Oriented Design, Hibernate (Java), Unit Testing, Docker (Software), Software Design Patterns, Integrated Development Environments, Object-Relational Mapping, Functional Design, Data Access, System Configuration

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      Cybersecurity with Python: Beginner to Advanced

      Skills you'll gain: User Accounts, Cryptography

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Glasgow

      6G Evolution: Blockchain, Semantic Communications & Radar

      Skills you'll gain: Emerging Technologies, Generative AI, Communication Systems, Internet Of Things, Software-Defined Networking, Digital Communications, Network Architecture, Zero Trust Network Access, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Distributed Computing, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, Health Technology, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Machine Learning, Trustworthiness

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Introduction to Microsoft Teams and Team Management

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365, Team Management, Group Policy, Azure Active Directory, User Accounts, User Provisioning, System Configuration, Identity and Access Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Windows PowerShell, Network Planning And Design, Network Performance Management, Security Controls

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fractal Analytics

      Data Lineage & Ethical Frameworks for Responsible AI

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Governance, Data Ethics, Data Pipelines, Data Architecture, Data Management, Governance, Data Integrity, Artificial Intelligence, Metadata Management, Automation, Generative AI, Data Security

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Advanced Management and Exam Preparation for Microsoft Teams

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365, System Monitoring, Compliance Management, Network Troubleshooting, Technical Support and Services, Windows PowerShell, Virtual Teams, Security Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, Configuration Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pearson

      Practical Splunk for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Event Monitoring, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Statistical Analysis, Software Installation, Analytics, Data Analysis, Big Data, Query Languages

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universiteit Leiden

      Risk in Modern Society

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Operational Risk, Risk Analysis, Safety and Security, Environmental Issue, Cyber Security Strategy, Decision Making, Public Health

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Cyber Threats Training for Beginners : Simplilearn
    • Database Essentials and Vulnerabilities: IBM
    • Java Spring Boot Case Study - Appointment Management System: EDUCBA
    • Learn Java from Scratch - A Beginner's Guide: Packt
    • Cybersecurity with Python: Beginner to Advanced: Packt
    • 6G Evolution: Blockchain, Semantic Communications & Radar: University of Glasgow
    • Introduction to Microsoft Teams and Team Management: Packt
    • Data Lineage & Ethical Frameworks for Responsible AI: Fractal Analytics
    • Advanced Management and Exam Preparation for Microsoft Teams: Packt
    • Practical Splunk for Beginners: Pearson

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