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Security Engineer

In this program, you’ll learn the foundational skills of security engineering and provide an overview of how security engineering is applied to various technology stacks. This program will focus on the unique skills needed to protect the computer systems, networks, applications and infrastructure of a company from security threats or attacks.

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Estimated Duration

7 Weeks of training

  • 5 Weeks of Technical training

  • 2 Weeks for Professional training 

Qualifying for

The need for a strong computer security culture in an enterprise organization is greater than ever. The skills you will gain from this Nanodegree program will qualify you for systems engineers roles in any industry as countless companies are boosting security protocols.

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This course will qualify you to work as:

  1. AWS Cloud DevOps Engineer
  2. Cloud Developer
  3. Cloud Engineer

Enrolled By

April 2025

After passing this course’ assessment, you will get direct access to Udacity classroom

Prerequisites

You should meet the following criteria:

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  1. Good Knowledge of Web Development Technologies (JavaScript, HTML, CSS)
  2. Good understanding of Object-Oriented Programming
  3. Foundational knowledge of Linux Command Lines
  4. Proficient in spoken and written English
  5. Age from 18 years and above
  6. You haven’t joined the Advanced track or the Cross-skilling track before either for this specialization or a different one.
  • Basics of Python, experience configuring Windows and Linux environments

  • Proficient in spoken and written English

  • You fulfill the technical prerequisites and pass the technical assessment of the Nanodegree you selected.

  • You are seeking to get a job in the same field of the Nanodegree you are applying for.

  • You haven't joined the Expert track before either for this specialization or a different one.

  • You are a university graduate.

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What You will learn?

Security Engineering Fundamentals

  • What is Security Engineering?
  • Security Principles
  • Practical Cryptography
  • Risk Evaluation
  • Security Review and Audit

System Security

  • Identifying Vulnerabilities
  • Authentication
  • Authorization
  • Isolation 
  • Auditing

Infrastructure Security

  • Infrastructure Security Assessment
  • Access Management
  • Monitoring & Detection
  • Identity Access Management
  • Top Security Failures

Application Security

  • Common Web Application Vulnerabilities
  • Web Penetration Testing
  • Discovery Methodologies
  • Vulnerability Response
  • Mitigation and Verification

Why Agile?

Identify the importance of the Agile in the tech fields

Agile vs Traditional Management

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Agile Management

Agile Planning

Compare, Evaluate and Contrast Scrum, Kanban, and XP

Build and Evolve Agile Teams

Identify an Agile team’s core roles, optimal size, structure, and cross-functional skills

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Career Readiness Privileges

Resume Review

Get a detailed resume review from an industry professional.

LinkedIn Review

Get a customized review of your LinkedIn profile from an industry professional.

GitHub Review

A technical professional will help you organize your profile to showcase your projects and skills.

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Why do you study with Udacity?

Job-ready talent. Superior outcomes

We partner with leading technology companies to learn how technology is transforming industries, and teach the critical tech skills that companies are looking for in their workforce. With our powerful and flexible digital education platform, even the busiest learners can prepare themselves to take on the most in-demand tech roles.

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