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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


  • M

    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Essentials for Forensics

    Skills you'll gain: Mobile Security, Digital Forensics, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Investigation, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection, Cyber Attacks, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Mobile Development, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cyber Governance, Data Security, Threat Modeling, Computer Security, Application Security, Machine Learning Methods, Digital Assets

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    Edureka

    Generative AI Tools for Modern Software Engineering

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

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Security Administration with CDO

    Skills you'll gain: Event Monitoring, General Networking, Network Architecture, Systems Integration, Incident Response, Enterprise Architecture, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Computer Networking, Network Security, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Policies, Data Governance, Network Routers, Cloud Deployment, Security Controls, Command-Line Interface, Security Strategy, Cloud Management, System Monitoring

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    Logical Operations

    Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

    Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Information Systems Security, IT Security Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Security Testing, Security Engineering, Application Security, Asset Protection, Risk Management Framework, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Risk Management, Data Security, Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Threat Modeling, Cloud Security, Incident Response, Cryptography, Network Monitoring

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Cloud Computing Security - Master's

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Incident Response, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Data Security, Application Security, Network Security, Encryption, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Amazon Web Services, Key Management, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Firewall, Continuous Monitoring, Multi-Factor Authentication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Alberta

    Introdução ao Gerenciamento de produtos de software

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Requirements Management, Software Development, Product Management, Process Development, Application Lifecycle Management, Software Engineering, Project Planning, Project Management, Customer Engagement

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    42 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Linux Server Management and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Servers, Operating System Administration, User Accounts, Linux Commands, User Provisioning, Systems Administration, System Configuration, Hardening, Security Controls, Authorization (Computing), Computer Security, Network Administration, Authentications

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    920 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Cloud Architecture and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing, Incident Response, Cloud Infrastructure, Capacity Management, Application Security, Security Controls, Network Security, Hardening, Scalability, Emerging Technologies, Identity and Access Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Encryption

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Managing Security in Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Google Cloud Platform, Security Controls, Cloud Computing, Virtual Networking, Firewall, Network Security, Data Access, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authorization (Computing), Single Sign-On (SSO), Authentications, Public Cloud, Load Balancing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.1K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Essentials for AI

    Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Security Testing, Data Ethics, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Controls, Cyber Risk, Data Sharing, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Governance, Security Management, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Security Awareness, Security Strategy, AI Product Strategy, Security Software, Generative AI

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    29 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    Infosec

    ChatGPT for Offensive Security

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), AI Security, Responsible AI, API Testing, Penetration Testing, OpenAI, OpenAI API, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Scanning, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Hands-on with AWS: Software Development Practices

    Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Application Deployment, Continuous Delivery, Software Development, Version Control, Git (Version Control System), DevOps, Test Automation, Unit Testing, Amazon Web Services, Software Testing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    18 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Cyber Security: Essentials for Forensics: Macquarie University
  • Generative AI Tools for Modern Software Engineering: Edureka
  • Security Administration with CDO: LearnQuest
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP): Logical Operations
  • Cloud Computing Security - Master's: Illinois Tech
  • Introdução ao Gerenciamento de produtos de software: University of Alberta
  • Linux Server Management and Security: University of Colorado System
  • Cloud Architecture and Security: Packt
  • Managing Security in Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Cyber Security: Essentials for AI: Macquarie University

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