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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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    Whizlabs

    GCP: Monitoring, Security, and Costs

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cost Management, Cloud Management, System Monitoring, Application Performance Management, Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, Key Management, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Continuous Monitoring, Cloud-Based Integration, Encryption, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Configuration Management, Event-Driven Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Healthcare Data Management, Security, and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Health Informatics, Azure Active Directory, Health Information Management, Medical Privacy, Cloud Security, Health Care, Data Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Real Time Data, Data Infrastructure, Scalability, AI Security, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Medical Records, Data Management, Microsoft Azure, Regulatory Compliance, Security Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    SC-200 Microsoft Security Operations Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Hunting, Endpoint Detection and Response, Threat Detection, Incident Response, Cloud Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Computer Security Incident Management, Microsoft Azure, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Endpoint Security, Azure Active Directory, Incident Management, Security Controls, Multi-Cloud, Anomaly Detection, Email Security, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Automation, Query Languages

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Security Administration with Cisco Defense Orchestrator

    Skills you'll gain: General Networking, IT Security Architecture, Network Architecture, TCP/IP, OSI Models, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Networking Hardware, Information Technology, Network Security, Threat Detection, Network Routers, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Cyber Attacks, Network Switches, Diagram Design, Cyber Security Strategy, Firewall, Security Software

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    AI CERTs

    Network and Security Optimization in Telecommunication

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Support Systems, Decision Intelligence, Operational Analysis, AI Security, Operational Efficiency, Business Intelligence, Workflow Management, AI Enablement, AI Integrations, Business Process Automation, Cyber Governance, System Monitoring, Infrastructure Security, Process Optimization, AI literacy, Network Security, Network Infrastructure

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Web Application Security Testing with OWASP ZAP

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Vulnerability Scanning, Proxy Servers, Security Testing, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Brute-force attacks, Test Tools, Web Scraping

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    290 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Advanced Network Services, Security, and Programmability

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Wireless Networks, Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Ansible, Network Administration, Software-Defined Networking, Local Area Networks, Network Protocols, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, Configuration Management, Encryption, Authentications

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    6 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Designing Robust Information System Security Architectures

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, IT Security Architecture, Application Security, Security Testing, Security Strategy, Information Systems Security, Security Engineering, Security Controls, Software Architecture, Software Development Methodologies, Software Development Life Cycle, Business Strategies, Penetration Testing, Compliance Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Amazon Web Services

    Getting Started with AWS Security Hub

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Security Software, Cloud Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Advanced Techniques for Implementing Security Services

    Skills you'll gain: Remote Access Systems, Security Management, Data Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Management, Computer Security Awareness Training, Incident Response, Security Software, Incident Management, Continuous Monitoring, End User Training and Support, Human Factors (Security), Security Awareness, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), System Implementation, Human Factors

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Dell

    Dell Technologies Networking & Security Technical Support

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Incident Response, Technical Support and Services, Cybersecurity, Incident Management, Cyber Attacks, Security Management, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Strategy, Networking Hardware, Threat Detection, Technical Support, Network Security, General Networking, Computer Networking, Network Architecture, Network Administration, Cyber Risk

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    Azure: Compute, Storage, and Database Security

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Security, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Kubernetes, Data Security, Microsoft SQL Servers, Virtual Machines, Database Architecture and Administration, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Remote Access Systems, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Network Security, Cloud Storage, Identity and Access Management, Databases, Authentications, Data Access, Containerization, Key Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • GCP: Monitoring, Security, and Costs: Whizlabs
  • Healthcare Data Management, Security, and Compliance: Microsoft
  • SC-200 Microsoft Security Operations Analyst: Packt
  • Security Administration with Cisco Defense Orchestrator: LearnQuest
  • Network and Security Optimization in Telecommunication: AI CERTs
  • Web Application Security Testing with OWASP ZAP: Coursera
  • Advanced Network Services, Security, and Programmability: Packt
  • Designing Robust Information System Security Architectures: LearnQuest
  • Getting Started with AWS Security Hub: Amazon Web Services
  • Advanced Techniques for Implementing Security Services: LearnQuest

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