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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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    CertNexus

    Cyber Secure Software Developer (CSSD) (Exam CSD-110)

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Security Testing, DevSecOps, Secure Coding, Security Requirements Analysis, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cyber Security Assessment, Security Software, Software Design, Security Controls, Cyber Security Strategy, Computer Security, Information Systems Security, Security Strategy, Data Security, Network Security, Security Management, Application Development, Computer Programming, Python Programming

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    STARWEAVER

    Advanced Practices in Application Security

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Application Security, Application Design, Cloud Security, Security Testing, Application Development, IT Security Architecture, Cloud Standards, Security Controls, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Cloud-Native Computing, Multi-Cloud, Software Development, Continuous Monitoring, CI/CD, Containerization, Dependency Analysis, Supply Chain

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Authentications, Remote Access Systems, Linux Administration, User Accounts, Linux Commands, User Provisioning, Operating System Administration, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, Security Controls, System Configuration, Command-Line Interface

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Cybersecurity & Data Privacy for Technical Product Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Product Development, Agile Methodology, Security Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Audit Planning, Cyber Risk, Performance Metric, Business Ethics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Risk Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    iOS Access Control & Protecting Software & System Integrity

    Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Vulnerability Assessments, iOS Development, Software Testing, Development Testing, Authentications, Unit Testing, Application Security, Security Testing, Secure Coding, Identity and Access Management, Knowledge of Apple Software, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Verification And Validation, Debugging, Multi-Factor Authentication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Cloud Security, Resiliency, and Vulnerability Management

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Endpoint Security, Vulnerability Management, Cloud Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Attacks, Network Architecture, Cloud Computing, Zero Trust Network Access, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Network Security, Cloud Deployment, AI Security, IT Automation, Mobile Security, Security Controls, Disaster Recovery, Authentications

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Ball State University

    Cybersecurity and Secure Software Design

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Application Security, Encryption, Authentications, Cybersecurity, Cryptographic Protocols, Data Encryption Standard, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Email Security, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Secure Coding, Key Management, Application Development, Public Key Infrastructure, Network Protocols, Algorithms, Data Integrity

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    CISSP Domain 8: Software development security

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Security Testing, Risk Management Framework, Systems Development Life Cycle, Secure Coding, Threat Modeling, Software Testing, Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle, Web Applications, Vulnerability Scanning, Software Development Methodologies, Application Programming Interface (API), Database Application, Agile Methodology, Data Validation

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    ISC2

    Foundations of Software Lifecycle Development and Security

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Systems Development Life Cycle, Security Architecture Review, Security Controls, Software Testing, Security Management, Software Development, Continuous Monitoring, Configuration Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Security & Ethical Hacking: Attacking Unix and Windows

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Exploitation techniques, Unix, Cyber Operations, Computer Security, Unix Commands, Unix Shell, System Programming, Linux, Debugging, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Memory Management, Remote Access Systems

    Build toward a degree

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Foundations of Secure Coding and Core Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Secure Coding, Application Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cybersecurity, DevSecOps, Cryptographic Protocols, Security Controls, Computer Security, Cryptography, Data Access, Database Application, Encryption, Data Security, Information Assurance, Data Validation, Authorization (Computing), Data Integrity, Computer Programming, Identity and Access Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Linux Security Scripting and Certification Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Shell Script, Unix Shell, Bash (Scripting Language), Vulnerability Assessments, Linux, Linux Commands, Vulnerability Scanning, Linux Administration, System Monitoring, Continuous Monitoring, Security Testing, Scripting Languages, Security Management, Security Requirements Analysis, Computer Security Incident Management, Unix Commands, Scripting, Software Development Tools, Cyber Security Policies, Operating System Administration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Cyber Secure Software Developer (CSSD) (Exam CSD-110): CertNexus
  • Advanced Practices in Application Security: STARWEAVER
  • Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Unit 1: Pearson
  • Cybersecurity & Data Privacy for Technical Product Managers: Coursera
  • iOS Access Control & Protecting Software & System Integrity: Infosec
  • Cloud Security, Resiliency, and Vulnerability Management: Packt
  • Cybersecurity and Secure Software Design: Ball State University
  • CISSP Domain 8: Software development security: Infosec
  • Foundations of Software Lifecycle Development and Security: ISC2
  • Security & Ethical Hacking: Attacking Unix and Windows: University of Colorado Boulder

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