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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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    Illinois Tech

    Cyber Security Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Business Continuity Planning, Cryptography, Security Architecture Review, Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, Cyber Security Policies, Cryptographic Protocols, IT Security Architecture, Telecommunications, Network Administration, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, NIST 800-53, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Data Security, Governance Risk Management and Compliance

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    25 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    Laravel Additional Security

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Secure Coding, Security Software, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Controls, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Awareness, Web Applications, PHP (Scripting Language), Application Frameworks, Browser Compatibility, Computer Programming

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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Simplilearn

    Generative AI in Software Testing Training

    Skills you'll gain: Test Tools, Acceptance Testing, Software Testing, Test Automation, Test Execution Engine, Test Planning, Software Quality Assurance, Generative AI, Test Data, Test Case, AI literacy, Requirements Analysis, Software Documentation

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    37 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Operating Systems & Security Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, File Systems, Microsoft Windows, Desktop Support, Interoperability, Linux Administration, Unix, System Configuration, Knowledge of Apple Software, Computing Platforms, Ubuntu, Systems Administration, Operating Systems, Mac OS, System Support, Software Installation, File Management, Security Controls, Network Security, Data Security

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnKartS

    Information Security Awareness

    Skills you'll gain: Security Awareness, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Security Policies, Information Privacy, Data Sharing, Telecommuting, Professional Development

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    New York University

    Introduction to Cyber Security

    Skills you'll gain: Security Engineering, Authentications, Threat Modeling, Network Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cryptographic Protocols, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Firewall, Cyber Attacks, Cryptography, Infrastructure Security, Cybersecurity, Data Encryption Standard, Threat Management, Cyber Risk, IT Security Architecture, Mobile Security, Enterprise Security, Cyber Security Assessment

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    3.7K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Manage Security Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Threat Modeling, Cloud Security, Continuous Monitoring, System Monitoring, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Management, Security Controls, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Application Performance Management, Cyber Security Policies, Event Monitoring, Brute-force attacks, Incident Response, Query Languages, Interactive Data Visualization

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Total Seminars

    systemd, Containers & Linux Security

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Linux Administration, Containerization, Firewall, Linux Servers, Cryptography, Linux, Operating System Administration, Cryptographic Protocols, Hardening, Application Deployment, Computer Security, Security Controls, Linux Commands, Systems Administration, System Configuration, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, System Monitoring, Security Engineering

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Security Strategy and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Policies, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Risk Analysis, Security Awareness, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Strategy, Enterprise Security, Compliance Management, Security Architecture Review, Cyber Risk, Computer Security Awareness Training, Performance Measurement, Governance, ISO/IEC 27001, Security Requirements Analysis, Cybersecurity, Generative AI, Risk Management, Zero Trust Network Access

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Cloud Data Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Data Security, Cloud Services, Cloud Storage, Personally Identifiable Information, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy, Data Management, Data Storage, Data Governance, Data Integrity, Security Controls, Analysis, Authorization (Computing), Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Relational Databases, Encryption, SQL

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Cloud Computing Security

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Computing, User Provisioning, Cloud Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Security, Load Balancing, User Accounts, Cloud API, Cloud Services, Linux Servers, Apache, Web Servers, Linux Administration, System Configuration, Command-Line Interface, Debugging

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    132 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    IBM

    Generative AI: Elevate your Software Development Career

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Software Design Documents, Software Design, AI Integrations, Software Architecture, Agentic Workflows, Continuous Integration, Software Development, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, Application Security, Software Engineering, Code Review, Debugging, DevSecOps

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    262 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Cyber Security Technologies: Illinois Tech
  • Laravel Additional Security: Infosec
  • Generative AI in Software Testing Training: Simplilearn
  • Operating Systems & Security Fundamentals: Packt
  • Information Security Awareness: LearnKartS
  • Introduction to Cyber Security: New York University
  • Manage Security Operations: Microsoft
  • systemd, Containers & Linux Security: Total Seminars
  • Security Strategy and Compliance: Microsoft
  • Cloud Data Security: University of Minnesota

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