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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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    Pearson

    Cisco Software-Defined Wan for Enterprise & Cloud: Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Virtual Networking, Wide Area Networks, Network Performance Management, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Cloud Deployment, Package and Software Management, Configuration Management, Scalability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Advanced Blazor – Security, Payments & Deployment

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Applications, Application Deployment, Application Programming Interface (API), Authentications, Payment Systems, Authorization (Computing), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), UI Components, Identity and Access Management, Database Management, Transaction Processing, User Interface (UI)

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Introduction to Computers and Operating Systems and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Systems, Operating Systems, Generative AI, Business Systems, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Security, Servers, Security Awareness, Computer Hardware, Information Systems Security, Computer Architecture, Data Storage, Patch Management, Cloud Computing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    SC-200 Microsoft Security Operations Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Detection, Incident Response, Cloud Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Microsoft Azure, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Malware Protection, Endpoint Security, Azure Active Directory, Anomaly Detection, Email Security, Identity and Access Management, Automation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Web Connectivity and Security in Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Security Requirements Analysis, Network Architecture, Network Security, Internet Of Things, Cybersecurity, Web Services, Encryption, Embedded Systems, Network Protocols, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), TCP/IP, Restful API, Information Privacy

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    171 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Network Security and Endpoint Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Endpoint Security, Hardening, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Firewall, Network Administration, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cloud Computing, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, Email Security, Network Infrastructure, Network Protocols, Authentications, System Configuration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Security Administration with Cisco Defense Orchestrator

    Skills you'll gain: General Networking, Network Architecture, Cybersecurity, Computer Networking, Network Security, Threat Detection, Network Routers, Security Controls, Cyber Attacks, Network Switches, Diagram Design, Firewall, Security Strategy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Essentials for Governance, Risk & Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Incident Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Cyber Security Policies, Threat Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Crisis Management, Cyber Risk, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Disaster Recovery, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Compliance Management, Governance, Cyber Operations, Risk Management, Risk Control

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    16 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Infosec

    CISSP Domain 1: Security and Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Information Systems Security, Risk Management, Continuous Monitoring, Information Assurance, Cyber Governance, Governance, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Business Risk Management, ISO/IEC 27001, Threat Modeling, Risk Analysis, Threat Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Regulatory Compliance, System Monitoring, Information Systems, Asset Management, Intellectual Property

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    49 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Simplilearn

    Cyber Security Hashing Training for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Data Security, Cryptography, AI Security, Brute-force attacks, Authentications, Data Integrity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    CISSP Domain 3: Security Architecture and Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Threat Modeling, Application Security, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Security Engineering, Cloud Security, Systems Architecture, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Secure Coding, Public Cloud, Threat Management, Software As A Service, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Computer Security, Threat Detection, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    SkillUp

    Data Privacy, Security, Governance, Risk and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Data Governance, Data Architecture, Data Quality, Personally Identifiable Information, Incident Response, Security Controls, Information Privacy, Threat Detection, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Compliance Management, Encryption, Data Integrity

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    40 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Cisco Software-Defined Wan for Enterprise & Cloud: Unit 2: Pearson
  • Advanced Blazor – Security, Payments & Deployment: Packt
  • Introduction to Computers and Operating Systems and Security: Microsoft
  • SC-200 Microsoft Security Operations Analyst: Packt
  • Web Connectivity and Security in Embedded Systems: 28DIGITAL
  • Advanced Network Security and Endpoint Strategies: Packt
  • Security Administration with Cisco Defense Orchestrator: LearnQuest
  • Cyber Security: Essentials for Governance, Risk & Compliance: Macquarie University
  • CISSP Domain 1: Security and Risk Management: Infosec
  • Cyber Security Hashing Training for Beginners: Simplilearn

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