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    Packt

    Python for Security

    Skills you'll gain: Security Testing, Cybersecurity, Network Security, TCP/IP, Network Monitoring, Vulnerability Assessments, Servers, Network Analysis, Network Protocols, Exploitation techniques, Scripting

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    GenAI for Software Engineering Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Software Development Tools, Software Development Methodologies, Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Responsible AI, Software Engineering, Generative AI, Innovation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    Software Development on SAP HANA

    Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, SAP Applications, Systems Architecture, Systems Development, Enterprise Resource Planning, Functional Requirement, Software Development Tools, Data Migration, Software Development Methodologies, Systems Development Life Cycle, Business Process, Business Analytics, Organizational Structure, Real Time Data, Compliance Reporting

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    51 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Security Awareness, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Security Strategy, Human Factors (Security), Culture Transformation, Cyber Attacks, Mobile Security, Cyber Risk, Enterprise Security, Data Ethics, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Strategic Leadership, Cyber Operations, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Team Leadership

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    IBM

    IBM COBOL Software Development Process

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, z/OS, COBOL (Programming Language), Unit Testing, Systems Analysis, Systems Development, Pseudocode, Software Development Methodologies, Agile Methodology, Software Development, Software Design, Systems Architecture, Mainframe Computing, Programming Principles, Scrum (Software Development), Test Planning

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    56 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Data Security and Information Privacy

    Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Threat Detection, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability, Data Ethics, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Cyber Risk, Data Governance, Data Encryption Standard, Security Management, Security Software, Compliance Management, Risk Management, Data Access, Security Strategy, NIST 800-53

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Open Source Software

    Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Package and Software Management, Linux, Shell Script, Ubuntu, Unix Shell, Linux Administration, Operating System Administration, Bash (Scripting Language), Unix, Operating Systems, Command-Line Interface, Scripting, Linux Commands, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, File Systems, System Configuration, Database Management, General Networking, Network Security

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    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    ISC2

    Certified in Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Incident Response, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Security Controls, Configuration Management, Governance, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security Awareness Training, Information Assurance, Data Security, Infrastructure Security, Risk Management Framework, Event Monitoring, Encryption, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authorization (Computing)

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.1K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Fortinet, Inc.

    Fortinet Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting, Network Routing, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Authentications, Event Monitoring, Network Monitoring, Network Administration, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Engineering, Network Infrastructure, Network Performance Management, Enterprise Security, Network Architecture, Application Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Security, Cyber Security Strategy

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    123 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Codio

    CI/CD for Software Developers

    Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, Application Deployment, GitHub, Software Development Tools, Version Control, DevOps, Test Automation, Program Development, Automation, Key Management, Software Quality Assurance

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    Rating, 3 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Google Cloud

    Google Workspace Security

    Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Google Workspace, Mobile Security, Security Management, Cloud Security, Application Security, Data Security, Security Controls, Identity and Access Management, Continuous Monitoring, Authentications, Multi-Factor Authentication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    804 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    LearnQuest

    Designing Software-Defined Branch Infrastructures

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Management, Threat Detection, Software-Defined Networking, Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Network Security, Cloud-Based Integration, Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Internet Of Things, Multi-Cloud, Wide Area Networks, Technical Consulting, Scalability, Technology Solutions

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Python for Security: Packt
  • GenAI for Software Engineering Teams: Coursera Instructor Network
  • Software Development on SAP HANA: SkillUp
  • Cyber Security: Leadership: Macquarie University
  • IBM COBOL Software Development Process: IBM
  • Cyber Security: Data Security and Information Privacy: Macquarie University
  • Introduction to Open Source Software: Illinois Tech
  • Certified in Cybersecurity: ISC2
  • Fortinet Network Security: Fortinet, Inc.
  • CI/CD for Software Developers: Codio

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