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    LearnKartS

    GCP Security and Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Network Monitoring, Google Cloud Platform, Network Administration, Network Security, General Networking, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Continuous Monitoring, Cloud Security, Cloud Computing, Network Architecture, Cloud Storage, Key Management, Firewall, Load Balancing, DevOps, Encryption, Automation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Security Command Center Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, System Configuration, Threat Detection, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Configuration Management, Google Cloud Platform, Security Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Identity and Access Management, Vulnerability Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Foundations of Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Cyber Attacks, Security Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Incident Response, Cyber Risk, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Information Assurance, Data Ethics, Network Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    38K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    Generative AI for Security Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Large Language Modeling, IT Security Architecture, Data Ethics, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Engineering, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Strategy, Security Management, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Attacks, Cloud Security, Security Awareness, Enterprise Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Incident Response

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Linux PAM Security Administration

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux, User Accounts, Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Virtual Machines, Operating System Administration, Security Controls, System Configuration, Virtual Environment, Command-Line Interface

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    AI CERTs

    Securing the Assets: Bitcoin Security

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Threat Modeling, Cryptography, Security Testing, Security Engineering, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Data Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Key Management, Encryption, Network Protocols, Regulatory Compliance, Scripting, Financial Regulation, Scalability

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Infosec

    ChatGPT for Offensive Security

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Responsible AI, Penetration Testing, Threat Modeling, Cyber Operations, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Scanning, Generative AI, Scripting

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edureka

    Generative AI Tools for Modern Software Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Software Development Tools, Code Review, Collaborative Software, Integrated Development Environments, Software Visualization, Generative AI, Software Engineering, Software Technical Review, Application Security, Software Development, DevSecOps, Prompt Engineering, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Debugging, Software Development Life Cycle, Automation, Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Essentials for Forensics

    Skills you'll gain: Mobile Security, Anomaly Detection, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection, Investigation, Cyber Attacks, File Systems, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Fraud detection, Mobile Development, Cybersecurity, Applied Machine Learning, Malware Protection, Cyber Security Policies, Apple iOS, Threat Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Security

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    SkillUp

    Business Implementation and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptographic Protocols, Blockchain, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Digital Assets, Vulnerability Assessments, Regulatory Compliance, Enterprise Security, Data Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Emerging Technologies, Distributed Computing, Transaction Processing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Codio

    SQL for Security Specialist

    Skills you'll gain: PostgreSQL, Data Maintenance, Database Administration, Database Architecture and Administration, SQL, Secure Coding, Database Management, Relational Databases, Query Languages, Security Controls, Data Access, Data Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Threat Detection

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

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

  • GCP Security and Networking: LearnKartS
  • Security Command Center Fundamentals: Google Cloud
  • Foundations of Cybersecurity: Google
  • Generative AI for Security Fundamentals: Edureka
  • Linux PAM Security Administration: Packt
  • Securing the Assets: Bitcoin Security: AI CERTs
  • ChatGPT for Offensive Security: Infosec
  • Generative AI Tools for Modern Software Engineering: Edureka
  • Cyber Security: Essentials for Forensics: Macquarie University
  • Business Implementation and Security: SkillUp

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