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Software Security Courses

Software security courses can help you learn secure coding practices, vulnerability assessment, threat modeling, and incident response strategies. You can build skills in risk analysis, penetration testing, and implementing security protocols across various software environments. Many courses introduce tools like static and dynamic analysis software, intrusion detection systems, and security frameworks, showing how these tools enhance your ability to protect applications from potential threats.


Popular Software Security Courses and Certifications


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    Infosec

    Technical Deep Dive with Incident Response Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Operations, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Digital Forensics, Data Security, Network Analysis, Exploit development, Malware Protection, Vulnerability Assessments

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    The Complete Ethical Hacking Course

    Skills you'll gain: Exploit development, OSI Models, Network Security, Exploitation techniques, TCP/IP, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Scanning, Metasploit, Malware Protection, Network Protocols, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cyber Attacks, Wireless Networks, Application Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Monitoring, Linux, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), General Networking, Security Awareness

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    INSEAD

    Blockchain Revolution in Financial Services

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Digital Assets, FinTech, Business Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Governance, Financial Services, Financial Regulation, Ledgers (Accounting), Work Breakdown Structure, Project Implementation, Business Modeling, Banking Services, Financial Systems, Project Design, Solution Design, Cryptography, Design, Emerging Technologies, Payment Systems

    4.7
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Mastering Programming with MATLAB

    Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Algorithms, User Interface (UI), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Mathematical Software, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Application Development, Engineering Analysis, Scripting, Performance Tuning

    4.8
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Visualization & Dashboarding with R

    Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Shiny (R Package), Ggplot2, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Visualization, Spatial Data Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Scatter Plots, Plot (Graphics), Dashboard, Data Import/Export, Interactive Data Visualization, R Programming, Data Visualization Software, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Literacy, Statistical Reporting, Storyboarding, Data Science, Data Analysis

    4.8
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    443 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Macquarie University

    مهارات برنامج Excel للعمل: المبادئ الأساسية

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Microsoft Excel, Data Management, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Office, Excel Formulas, Data Entry, Productivity Software, Computer Literacy

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Meta

    Introduction to Android Mobile Application Development

    Skills you'll gain: Android Studio, Android Development, Android (Operating System), Mobile Development, Gradle, Application Development, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Virtual Environment, Extensible Markup Language (XML), UI Components

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Digital Technologies and the Future of Manufacturing

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Case Studies, Manufacturing and Production, Manufacturing Processes, Digital Transformation, Manufacturing Operations, Technology Solutions, Production Planning, Business Transformation, Business Technologies, Technology Strategies, Cloud Computing, Technology Roadmaps, Emerging Technologies, Strategic Partnership, Business Modeling, Cost Benefit Analysis, Product Lifecycle Management, Risk Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Business Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Business Modeling, Strategic Decision-Making, Competitive Analysis, Value Propositions, Market Analysis, Innovation, Analysis

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    SQL: A Practical Introduction for Querying Databases

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Relational Databases, Microsoft SQL Servers, MySQL, Query Languages, Database Systems, Databases, Database Management, Stored Procedure, IBM DB2, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Transaction Processing

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Amsterdam

    Inferential Statistics

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Logistic Regression, R Programming

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    Cybersecurity Leadership and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Security Management, Incident Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, IT Management, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Governance, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls, Asset Management, Security Requirements Analysis, Information Assurance, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Leadership and Management, Leadership, Technical Communication

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Technical Deep Dive with Incident Response Tools: Infosec
  • The Complete Ethical Hacking Course: Packt
  • Blockchain Revolution in Financial Services: INSEAD
  • Mastering Programming with MATLAB: Vanderbilt University
  • Data Visualization & Dashboarding with R: Johns Hopkins University
  • مهارات برنامج Excel للعمل: المبادئ الأساسية: Macquarie University
  • Introduction to Android Mobile Application Development : Meta
  • Digital Technologies and the Future of Manufacturing: University of Michigan
  • Business Strategy: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • SQL: A Practical Introduction for Querying Databases: IBM

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