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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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    Packt

    Security Fundamentals and Identity Management

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Risk Management Framework, Multi-Factor Authentication, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Security Controls, Threat Management, Data Security, Information Privacy, Cyber Risk, Authorization (Computing)

    4.6
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Total Seminars

    Physical Security & Identity Management

    Skills you'll gain: User Accounts, Multi-Factor Authentication, User Provisioning, Identity and Access Management, Zero Trust Network Access, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Account Management, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Security Controls, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Security Management, Security Awareness, Security Software, Security Testing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Windows Server Management and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Windows Servers, Authorization (Computing), Microsoft Windows, Authentications, Operating System Administration, User Accounts, Group Policy, User Provisioning, Microsoft Servers, Security Controls, Enterprise Security, Active Directory, Identity and Access Management, Software Installation, Servers, System Configuration, Encryption, Network Performance Management, Computer Networking

    4.7
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    682 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Advanced Security and Troubleshooting

    Skills you'll gain: Remote Access Systems, Network Troubleshooting, Network Administration, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Hardening, Network Support, TCP/IP, Cybersecurity, Human Factors (Security), Technical Support and Services, Computer Networking, Hardware Troubleshooting, Network Performance Management, Command-Line Interface, Wireless Networks, Networking Hardware

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

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    LearnKartS

    Information Security Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Risk Modeling, Security Management, Risk Appetite, Business Risk Management, Cyber Risk, Risk Mitigation, Threat Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Control, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Management, Threat Detection, Security Controls, Stakeholder Communications, Vulnerability, Stakeholder Engagement

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    ChatGPT and Prompt Engineering for Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering Tools, Software Documentation, Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Test Automation, Docker (Software), AI Integrations, Technical Documentation, Software Design, API Design, AI literacy, Unit Testing, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Development, Technical Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Codio

    SQL for Security Specialist

    Skills you'll gain: PostgreSQL, Data Maintenance, Database Administration, Database Architecture and Administration, SQL, Disaster Recovery, Secure Coding, Database Management, Relational Databases, Database Management Systems, Query Languages, Security Controls, Data Access, Data Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Threat Management, Threat Detection

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Simplilearn

    Generative AI Course in Software Testing and Documentation

    Skills you'll gain: Software Documentation, Test Automation, Generative AI, Software Testing, AI Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Test Case, Secure Coding, Full-Stack Web Development, Technical Documentation

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Blockchain Security - Intermediate Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Network Security, Secure Coding, Cryptographic Protocols, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Key Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Authorization (Computing), Code Review, Dependency Analysis

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

    Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Incident Response, Vulnerability Assessments, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Management, IT Management, Vulnerability Management, Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Security Policies, Information Assurance, Security Controls, Cyber Risk, Disaster Recovery

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    31 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    Cloud Computing Security - Bachelor's

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity and Access Management, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cloud Computing, Network Security, Cloud Standards, Cloud Applications, Data Security, Cloud Platforms, Application Security, Cloud Services, Cloud Deployment, Encryption, Incident Management, Security Management, Firewall, Virtual Networking, Security Controls

    Build toward a degree

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Codio

    Cloud Computing Primer: Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Skills you'll gain: Service Level Agreement, Software As A Service, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Applications, Service Level, Business Software, Vendor Contracts, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Platform As A Service (PaaS), Collaborative Software, Product Demonstration, Growth Strategies

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

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

  • Security Fundamentals and Identity Management: Packt
  • Physical Security & Identity Management: Total Seminars
  • Windows Server Management and Security: University of Colorado System
  • Advanced Security and Troubleshooting: Packt
  • Information Security Risk Management: LearnKartS
  • ChatGPT and Prompt Engineering for Software Development: Packt
  • SQL for Security Specialist: Codio
  • Generative AI Course in Software Testing and Documentation: Simplilearn
  • Blockchain Security - Intermediate Practices: LearnQuest
  • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM): Packt

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