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    Learn application security principles to protect software from vulnerabilities. Understand secure coding practices and threat modeling.

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    • A

      Amazon Web Services

      Exam Prep: AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate

      Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Solution Architecture, AWS CloudFormation, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Cloud Security, Software As A Service, Infrastructure Architecture, Cloud Solutions, Amazon CloudWatch, Serverless Computing, Amazon DynamoDB, Network Architecture, Scalability, Cloud Storage, Data Storage, Disaster Recovery

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      214 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • L

      LearnKartS

      Ethical Hacking Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Security Testing, Information Systems Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Application Security, Security Engineering, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Administration, Data Ethics, Security Awareness, Web Servers, Web Applications

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      142 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • D

      Duke University

      Financial Management

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Return On Investment, Risk Management, Balance Sheet, Accounts Receivable, Business Risk Management, Credit Risk, Income Statement, Stakeholder Communications, Operational Risk, Resource Allocation, Proposal Development, Cash Management, Accounts Payable, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Capital Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Financial Data

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      140 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • B

      Board Infinity

      Kali Linux

      Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Network Monitoring, Penetration Testing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cyber Security Assessment, Command-Line Interface, Cybersecurity, Linux, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Software Installation, Network Analysis, Encryption

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      185 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • I

      Infosec

      Cybersecurity Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Policies, Linux Commands, Cyber Security Assessment, Command-Line Interface, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Linux, Risk Management Framework, Network Monitoring, Security Management, Operating Systems, Cyber Risk, Threat Management, General Networking, Vulnerability Assessments, Windows PowerShell, Cyber Governance, Microsoft Windows, Virtual Machines

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      615 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • A

      Arm

      Arm Cortex-M Architecture and Software Development

      Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Performance Tuning, System Programming, Software Development Tools, Embedded Systems, Microarchitecture, Software Development, Development Environment, Hardware Architecture, Debugging, Program Development, Application Security, Build Tools, Computer Architecture, C (Programming Language), System Configuration, Application Development, Security Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), System Requirements

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      184 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • T

      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Software Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Requirements Analysis, Software Architecture, Acceptance Testing, Software Development Methodologies, Unified Modeling Language, Software Development Life Cycle, Configuration Management, Software Quality Assurance, Debugging, Software Design, Process Driven Development, Software Engineering, Quality Assurance, Software Testing, Object Oriented Design, Functional Requirement, Systems Analysis, Data Modeling, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      502 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      University of Alberta

      Problem Solving, Python Programming, and Video Games

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Video Game Development, Game Design, Programming Principles, Animation and Game Design, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Computer Programming, Program Development, Software Engineering, Python Programming, Algorithms, Pseudocode, Application Development, Debugging, Problem Management, Functional Testing, Test Planning

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      233 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      K

      Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

      Machine Translation

      Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Statistical Modeling, Vocabulary, Analysis, Performance Tuning

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      177 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • M

      Microsoft

      Secure Your Data at Rest

      Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Cloud Security, Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Data Storage, Microsoft SQL Servers, Data Encryption Standard, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Database Management, Data Governance, Key Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Threat Modeling, Identity and Access Management, Firewall

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Agile Project Management

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Project Management, Scrum (Software Development), Agile Methodology, Engineering Management, Sprint Planning, Organizational Strategy, Software Development Methodologies, Virtual Teams, Leadership

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      393 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • E

      EDUCBA

      SIEM Splunk Hands-On Guide

      Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Data Modeling, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), System Monitoring, Dashboard, Incident Response, Threat Detection, User Accounts, Data Transformation, Cybersecurity, Machine Learning, Systems Administration, Performance Tuning, Data Visualization, Event Monitoring, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Query Languages

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      277 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Exam Prep: AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate: Amazon Web Services
    • Ethical Hacking Fundamentals: LearnKartS
    • Financial Management: Duke University
    • Kali Linux: Board Infinity
    • Cybersecurity Foundations: Infosec
    • Arm Cortex-M Architecture and Software Development: Arm
    • Software Engineering: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Problem Solving, Python Programming, and Video Games: University of Alberta
    • Machine Translation: Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
    • Secure Your Data at Rest: Microsoft

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    Linux (12)
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    Information Security (10)
    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.‎

    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.‎

    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.‎

    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.‎

    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.‎

    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.‎

    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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