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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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    Duke University

    Programming Foundations with JavaScript, HTML and CSS

    Skills you'll gain: UI Components, User Interface (UI), Computational Thinking, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Interactive Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Development, Programming Principles, Web Design, Javascript, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Image Analysis, Web Applications, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Penetration Testing, Threat Hunting, and Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Penetration Testing, Threat Detection, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cryptography, Security Testing, Application Security, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Scanning, Brute-force attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, AI Integrations, Exploitation techniques, Test Planning

    4.6
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Minnesota State University, Mankato

    Cyber Defense Fundamentals: Securing Networks and Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Payment Processing, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Payment Systems, Credit/Debit Card Processing, Merchant Services, Cybersecurity, Disaster Recovery, Network Security, Cyber Risk, Security Awareness, Cyber Security Strategy, Information Systems Security, User Accounts, Infrastructure Security, Network Routers, Wireless Networks, System Configuration, Endpoint Security, Computer Security, Computer Security Incident Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Princeton University

    Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Payment Systems, FinTech, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Key Management, Application Security, Digital Assets, Network Protocols, Transaction Processing, Data Storage, Process Analysis, Distributed Computing, Emerging Technologies, Scripting, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Financial Policy, Financial Regulation

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Kennesaw State University

    Managing Cybersecurity Incidents and Disasters

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Contingency Planning, Disaster Recovery, Computer Security Incident Management, Business Continuity Planning, Incident Management, Crisis Management, Cybersecurity, Business Continuity, Cyber Attacks, Risk Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    255 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Stay Ahead of the AI Curve

    Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Strategic Thinking, AI literacy, AI Integrations, Generative AI, Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Institut Mines-Télécom

    Cybersecurity Essentials : from Risk to Resilience

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Awareness, Threat Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Controls, Incident Response, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Risk, Security Strategy, Malware Protection, Firewall, Patch Management, Identity and Access Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Minnesota State University, Mankato

    Introduction to Cyber Threats and Digital Hygiene Risk

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Risk, Security Awareness, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Threat Detection, Information Assurance, Threat Management, Security Controls, Incident Response, Malware Protection, Email Security, User Accounts, Cyber Security Strategy, Data Loss Prevention, Computer Security, Multi-Factor Authentication, Computer Security Incident Management, Risk Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Advanced Lightning Web Components & Visualforce Development

    Skills you'll gain: Salesforce Development, Salesforce Object Query Language (SOQL), Salesforce, Web Components, UI Components, Data Access, Application Security, Secure Coding, Web Development, User Interface (UI), Event-Driven Programming, Security Controls, Development Environment, Javascript, Debugging, Records Management

    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Adversarial AI: Attacking, Defending & Governing ML Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Security, Security Testing, Threat Modeling, Data Ethics, Cybersecurity, Security Engineering, Penetration Testing, Malware Protection, Cyber Governance, Cyber Attacks, Regulatory Compliance, Information Privacy, Data Governance, Model Training, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Governance, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Methods

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University at Buffalo

    Digital Manufacturing & Design Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Peer Review, Programmable Logic Controllers, Systems Engineering, Product Lifecycle Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Controls, Performance Measurement, Collaborative Software, Control Systems, Continuous Monitoring, Anomaly Detection, Manufacturing and Production, Machine Controls, Incident Response, Digital Transformation, Cyber Attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Manufacturing Operations

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Developing APIs with Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform

    Skills you'll gain: API Design, API Gateway, OAuth, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud API, Restful API, Google Cloud Platform, Authentications, Continuous Deployment, CI/CD, Application Lifecycle Management, Authorization (Computing), Web Services, Application Deployment, Software Documentation, Security Controls, Middleware, Software Versioning, Application Security, Data Security

    4.7
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Programming Foundations with JavaScript, HTML and CSS: Duke University
  • Penetration Testing, Threat Hunting, and Cryptography: IBM
  • Cyber Defense Fundamentals: Securing Networks and Systems: Minnesota State University, Mankato
  • Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Technologies: Princeton University
  • Managing Cybersecurity Incidents and Disasters: Kennesaw State University
  • Stay Ahead of the AI Curve: Google
  • Cybersecurity Essentials : from Risk to Resilience: Institut Mines-Télécom
  • Introduction to Cyber Threats and Digital Hygiene Risk: Minnesota State University, Mankato
  • Advanced Lightning Web Components & Visualforce Development: Packt
  • Adversarial AI: Attacking, Defending & Governing ML Systems: Macquarie University

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