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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

    Cisco CCNP Security SCOR (Exam 350-701)

    Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Detection and Response, Network Administration, Cryptographic Protocols, IT Security Architecture, Cloud Security, Data Loss Prevention, Cloud Deployment, Cyber Attacks, Security Controls, Infrastructure Security, Computer Security, Encryption, Cloud Computing, Authorization (Computing), Network Planning And Design, Identity and Access Management, System Configuration, Data Security, Authentications, Malware Protection

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Security in Google Cloud 日本語版

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, Kubernetes, Cloud Development, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Generative AI, Virtual Machines, Cloud Security, Cloud Platforms, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Services, Containerization, Cloud Management, Data Loss Prevention, Cloud Storage, Cloud Computing, Security Management, Malware Protection

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    ISC2

    Information Technologies and Security in Healthcare Settings

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Health Technology, Health Information Management, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Data Management, Health Care, Health Informatics, Cloud Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Regulatory Compliance, Information Systems Security, Information Privacy, Data Storage Technologies, Information Management, Data Security, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Cloud Standards, Information Technology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Analyze, Create, and Evaluate Cloud Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, IT Security Architecture, DevSecOps, Security Controls, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Infrastructure Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Identity and Access Management, Cyber Security Policies, Cloud Computing, Vulnerability Management, Continuous Monitoring, Network Security, NIST 800-53, Authorization (Computing), Threat Detection, Auditing, Anomaly Detection

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Essentials for Managers and Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Safety Culture, Dashboard, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Communication, Business Metrics, Security Strategy, Governance, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Communication Strategies, Strategic Communication, Culture Transformation, IT Management, Enterprise Security, Cyber Operations, Leadership, Regulatory Requirements, Risk Mitigation, Initiative and Leadership, Organizational Leadership

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

    Proyecto Final de Fundamentos de UX y requisitos de software

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, User Experience Design, Functional Requirement, System Requirements, User Experience, User Requirements Documents, Requirements Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, User Research

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    CISSP Domain 4: Communication and Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Network Security, Cryptographic Protocols, OSI Models, Public Key Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Key Management, Network Protocols, Encryption, Threat Modeling, Data Encryption Standard, Remote Access Systems, Firewall, Brute-force attacks, Emerging Technologies, TCP/IP, Wireless Networks, Local Area Networks, Authentications

    4.8
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Advanced Flask: Real-world Applications, APIs, and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Flask (Web Framework), Application Deployment, Application Development, Restful API, Web Applications, Web Development, User Accounts, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), File Management, Email Automation, Real Time Data, Data Validation

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    SQL Data Quality, Security, and Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Data Strategy, Data Migration, Correlation Analysis, Security Controls, Data Quality, Data Infrastructure, Metadata Management, SQL, Data Integrity, Cyber Security Assessment, Data Security, Data Validation, Data Pipelines, Dashboard Creation, Data Warehousing, Dashboard, Statistical Analysis, Auditing, Root Cause Analysis

    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Model Power BI Data with Security

    Skills you'll gain: Star Schema, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Power BI, Database Design, Data Modeling, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Authorization (Computing), Relational Databases, Financial Data, Data Security, Security Controls, Dashboard, Data Access, Dashboard Creation, Model Deployment, Gross Profit, Cloud Deployment, Performance Improvement

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    API Security on Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform

    Skills you'll gain: OAuth, Cloud API, Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, Restful API, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Security Controls, Application Security, Data Security, JSON, Identity and Access Management, Cryptographic Protocols, Threat Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Spring Boot, Spring Security & Application Finalization

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, Hibernate (Java), API Design, Development Testing, Verification And Validation, Authentications, Application Programming Interface (API), Object-Relational Mapping, Maintainability, Secure Coding, Data Persistence, Application Frameworks, Authorization (Computing), Application Design, YAML, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Endpoint Security, Business Logic

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Cisco CCNP Security SCOR (Exam 350-701): Packt
  • Security in Google Cloud 日本語版: Google Cloud
  • Information Technologies and Security in Healthcare Settings: ISC2
  • Analyze, Create, and Evaluate Cloud Security: Coursera
  • Cyber Security: Essentials for Managers and Leaders: Macquarie University
  • Proyecto Final de Fundamentos de UX y requisitos de software: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
  • CISSP Domain 4: Communication and Network Security: Infosec
  • Advanced Flask: Real-world Applications, APIs, and Security: Packt
  • SQL Data Quality, Security, and Governance: Coursera
  • Model Power BI Data with Security: Coursera

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