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      Kennesaw State University

      Dominant Risk Management Standards and Frameworks

      Skills you'll gain: Cost Benefit Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Cyber Risk, ISO/IEC 27001, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), NIST 800-53, Business Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Cybersecurity, Security Controls

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      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Vulnerabilidades y pruebas de penetración

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Threat Detection, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Attacks, Security Testing, Information Technology, Cyber Risk, Web Servers, Servers, Web Applications

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      111 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      M2M & IoT Interface Design & Protocols for Embedded Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Cloud Computing Architecture, Amazon Web Services, Application Security, Application Programming Interface (API), Microservices, Embedded Systems, Cloud Services, Network Protocols, Cloud Technologies, Cybersecurity, Serial Peripheral Interface, Wireless Networks, Wide Area Networks

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      122 reviews

      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      The PL-900 Practice Exam

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Power BI, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Data Analysis Software, Application Development, Business Process Automation, Systems Integration, Cloud Applications

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Goodwill Industries International

      Career Support Community and Resources

      Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Coaching, Virtual Teams, Professional Development, Telecommuting, Adaptability, Stakeholder Engagement, Workforce Development, Strategic Partnership, Project Implementation, Technology Strategies, Emerging Technologies

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      35 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Basic Game Development with Levels using Scratch

      Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Debugging, Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Program Development, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Application Development, Programming Principles

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      135 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Guided Project Ā· Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      LangChain MasterClass: Build 15 LLM Apps with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Large Language Modeling, OpenAI, Application Development, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Python Programming, Natural Language Processing, Data Processing, Semantic Web, Text Mining, Query Languages, Application Programming Interface (API)

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      12 reviews

      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 3 - 6 Months

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      Ɖcole normale supĆ©rieure

      Cartographie thƩmatique

      Skills you'll gain: Infographics, Geospatial Mapping, Geographic Information Systems, Graphic and Visual Design, Data Mapping, Graphics Software, Color Theory, Design Elements And Principles

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      82 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      IBM COBOL Core

      Skills you'll gain: COBOL (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Report Writing, Debugging, Software Testing, Maintainability, Business Logic, Data Structures, Data Maintenance, File Management

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      55 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Edureka

      Machine Learning and NLP Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, Predictive Modeling, Text Mining, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Tensorflow, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Supervised Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Unstructured Data

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      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Architecting with Google Compute Engine ķ•œźµ­ģ–“

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Identity and Access Management, Load Balancing, Kubernetes, Google App Engine, Service Level Agreement, Virtual Machines, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Application Deployment, Generative AI, Cloud Computing, CI/CD, Cloud Computing Architecture, Microservices, Terraform, Cloud Storage, Network Architecture, Cloud Solutions

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      Intermediate Ā· Specialization Ā· 3 - 6 Months

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      The State University of New York

      Food and Wine Pairing

      Skills you'll gain: Bartending, Cooking, Hospitality, Planning, Verbal Communication Skills, Strategic Planning

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      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Dominant Risk Management Standards and Frameworks:Ā Kennesaw State University
    • Vulnerabilidades y pruebas de penetración:Ā Universidad de los Andes
    • M2M & IoT Interface Design & Protocols for Embedded Systems:Ā University of Colorado Boulder
    • The PL-900 Practice Exam:Ā Microsoft
    • Career Support Community and Resources:Ā Goodwill Industries International
    • Basic Game Development with Levels using Scratch:Ā Coursera Project Network
    • LangChain MasterClass: Build 15 LLM Apps with Python:Ā Packt
    • Cartographie thĆ©matique: École normale supĆ©rieure
    • IBM COBOL Core:Ā IBM
    • Machine Learning and NLP Basics:Ā Edureka

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    Application Programming Interfaces (8)
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    Frequently Asked Questions about Application Security

    Application security is the term for the security measures taken to make sure data and code within an application are safeguarded from being accessed by unauthorized users or hackers. It's a process that involves developing, adding security features, and testing those features to mitigate risks and guard against threats that have been identified. Application security is critical because of the vulnerabilities of apps, particularly at the network or cloud level. There's increasing pressure from businesses and consumers to maximize security both at the network level and within apps to protect against hacker attacks. Various types of application security include authentication, authorization, encryption, logging, and testing.ā€Ž

    If you're interested in helping to guard against the malicious attacks that applications are vulnerable to, learning about application security is a must. Most employers don't have the time for employees to learn the necessary skills on the job. Having firsthand knowledge and a strong grasp of skills like application security testing, computer security incident management, threat intelligence, and digital forensics helps set you firmly on the path to shifting or advancing your IT career. For aspiring developers and app startups, application security is essential for protecting brand image, building consumer confidence, and safeguarding data for your business and your customers.ā€Ž

    A career as an application security engineer, application security analyst, or application security manager is only a sampling of the ways you can leverage your skills and knowledge. For example, if you're passionate about helping to shape policy, you might work within software development, helping to architect the process to weave security standards into development. If you prefer working independently, you could become a consultant to companies across all industries, helping them identify security risks and implement security measures to guard against them. Some of the tech giants, including Amazon and Google, actively seek candidates with in-depth knowledge of mobile and Android application architecture, programming languages like Java and .NET, and the ability to think beyond firewalls to pinpoint potential problems and innovate solutions. Similarly, there's demand in finance, healthcare, and the government for application security professionals.ā€Ž

    Courses, Guided Projects, and Specializations on Coursera empower you with a solid foundation in key application security concepts like cloud infrastructure security, securing virtual environments, and endpoint device security to help you start your career in the field or advance your skills. If you're just starting out in the field, you can gain a grasp of the fundamentals with courses like Systems and Application Security offered in partnership with (ISC)2 or Security Analyst Fundamentals, offered by IBM. As you gain proficiency, you'll have the option to move on to Guided Projects to gain active experience in Web Application Security Testing with OWASP ZAP or Burp Suite. Interested in gaining a professional certificate? Opt for a Google Cloud Security from Google Cloud or a Cybersecurity MasterTrack Certificate from Arizona State University.ā€Ž

    Online Application Security courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your existing knowledge or learn new Application Security skills. With a wide range of Application Security classes, you can conveniently learn at your own pace to advance your Application Security career skills.ā€Ž

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Application Security, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.ā€Ž

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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