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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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    EDUCBA

    Function Point Analysis for Software Estimation

    Skills you'll gain: Project Estimation, Estimation, Cost Estimation, Functional Requirement, Software Development Methodologies, Requirements Analysis, Functional Specification, Systems Analysis, Software Development Life Cycle, Project Planning, Software Development, Transaction Processing

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Security at the Edge

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Network Security, Event Monitoring, Security Strategy, Risk Management Framework, Internet Of Things, Cyber Risk, Threat Management, Hardening, Cyber Security Strategy, Infrastructure Security, Security Engineering, Endpoint Security, Cyber Attacks, Security Controls, Computer Hardware, Risk Analysis, Network Infrastructure

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Security: A Comprehensive Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Operating System Administration, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Services, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Incident Response, Cloud Platforms, Disaster Recovery, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Applications, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, System Configuration, Firewall, Linux Administration, Risk Management

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    AI CERTs

    Bitcoin Scaling & Security

    Skills you'll gain: System Monitoring, Continuous Monitoring, Infrastructure Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Security Controls

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Codio

    SOAR for Enterprise Security

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Incident Response, Security Management, Threat Management, Security Strategy, Event Monitoring, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Enterprise Security, IT Automation, Automation, Systems Integration

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    Generative AI Tools for Modern Software Engineering

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

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    KodeKloud

    NGINX Advanced Security and Performance

    Skills you'll gain: Nginx, Proxy Servers, Hardening, Web Servers, Performance Tuning, Network Monitoring, Infrastructure Security, Network Performance Management, Linux Administration, Authentications, Security Controls, Application Performance Management, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, System Monitoring, System Configuration, Load Balancing, Cybersecurity, DevOps, Computer Networking

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Digital Safety and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Attacks, Data Security, Safety and Security, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Security Software, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Security Strategy, Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Controls, Disaster Recovery, Data Loss Prevention, Incident Response, Data Storage, Vulnerability Assessments, Patch Management

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Information Security and Cybersecurity Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Strategy, Information Systems Security, Security Management, Security Controls, Data Security, Computer Security, Risk Mitigation, Security Strategy, Incident Response, Risk Management, Vulnerability Management, Malware Protection, Encryption, Authorization (Computing), Authentications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Security and Ethical Hacking

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Network Security, Exploitation techniques, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cyber Security Assessment, Unix, Cyber Operations, Computer Security, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cryptographic Protocols, Network Protocols, Cryptography, Security Awareness, Generative AI Agents, Server Side, Web Applications, Machine Learning Algorithms

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    The Software Developer's Guide to Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Shell Script, Bash (Scripting Language), Unix Shell, Package and Software Management, Command-Line Interface, Docker (Software), Software Installation, Remote Access Systems, Linux Commands, Linux, OS Process Management, User Provisioning, User Accounts, Containerization, Scripting, Scripting Languages, File I/O, Linux Servers, Linux Administration, Software Development

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Applications of Software Architecture for Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Databases, Database Development, Database Management, Acceptance Testing, Data Architecture, Web Applications, Microservices, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, System Testing, Data Infrastructure, Software Systems, System Monitoring, Functional Requirement, Application Deployment, Site Reliability Engineering, Middleware, Distributed Computing, Prototyping, Big Data

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Function Point Analysis for Software Estimation: EDUCBA
  • Security at the Edge: LearnQuest
  • Security: A Comprehensive Approach: Illinois Tech
  • Bitcoin Scaling & Security: AI CERTs
  • SOAR for Enterprise Security: Codio
  • Generative AI Tools for Modern Software Engineering: Edureka
  • NGINX Advanced Security and Performance: KodeKloud
  • Digital Safety and Security: Arizona State University
  • Information Security and Cybersecurity Essentials: John Wiley & Sons
  • Security and Ethical Hacking: University of Colorado Boulder

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