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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


  • W

    Whizlabs

    AWS: Security, Governance, and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: AWS CloudFormation, Amazon CloudWatch, Cloud Security, Data Security, Amazon Web Services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Data Governance, Cyber Governance, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Encryption, AI Security, Cloud Management, Key Management, Cryptography, Continuous Monitoring, Firewall, System Monitoring, Configuration Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Basic Elements of Design: Design Principles and Software Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Visual Storytelling, Design Software, Design, Storytelling, Layout Design, Adobe InDesign, Color Theory, Adobe Photoshop

    ★ 4.7 (1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Palo Alto Networks

    Palo Alto Networks Network Security Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Zero Trust Network Access, Network Security, Endpoint Security, Network Administration, General Networking, TCP/IP, Cybersecurity, Network Infrastructure, Firewall, Security Controls, Cryptography, OSI Models, Network Protocols, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Encryption, Authentications, Network Routing, Software As A Service

    ★ 4.7 (219) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Strategies for Cloud Security Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Risk Management Framework, Cloud Standards, Cyber Risk, Data Security, DevSecOps, Cloud Management, Security Management, ISO/IEC 27001, Information Privacy, NIST 800-53, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls, Google Cloud Platform, Security Strategy

    ★ 4.5 (79) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Healthcare Data Security, Privacy, and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Health Information Management, Security Awareness, Cloud Security, Encryption, Personally Identifiable Information, Health Informatics, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Data Security, Cyber Attacks, Medical Records, Health Technology, Information Privacy, Cloud Computing, Patient Safety

    ★ 4.8 (476) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    Infosec

    Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, IT Security Architecture, Security Testing, Single Sign-On (SSO), Data Security, Contingency Planning, User Provisioning, Cryptography, Network Security, Application Security, Information Systems Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Asset Protection, Cloud Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Digital Assets, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Incident Response, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management

    ★ 4.7 (114) · Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Machine Learning and Deep Learning for Software Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Model Evaluation, Model Deployment, Fine-tuning, Data Preprocessing, Model Training, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Model Optimization, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Scalability, Hugging Face, Docker (Software), Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Applied Machine Learning, Software Development, Machine Learning

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Amazon Q for beginners: Software Development with GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Code Review, AI literacy, AI Enablement, Integrated Development Environments, AI Workflows, Microsoft Visual Studio, Debugging, Development Environment, Vulnerability Scanning, Software Development, Web Applications, TypeScript

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    Routing, Network Devices, and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Network Security, Network Routing, TCP/IP, Network Administration, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Protocols, Network Switches, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Monitoring, Firewall, Network Infrastructure, Network Troubleshooting, Border Gateway Protocol, Network Performance Management, Security Controls, Network Analysis, Authentications, Encryption

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

    Fundamentos de UX para el desarrollo de software

    Skills you'll gain: Human Computer Interaction, User Experience Design, User Interface (UI), Prototyping, User Experience, User Interface (UI) Design, Interaction Design, Human Factors, UI/UX Research, User Research, Usability Testing

    ★ 4.9 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Fundamentals of Remote Team Security

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Remote Access Systems, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, Security Strategy, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Security Software, Security Management, Infrastructure Security, Telecommuting, Cyber Risk, Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Security Controls, Risk Management Framework

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • G

    Google

    IT Security: Defense against the digital dark arts

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Information Systems Security, Network Security, Application Security, Security Controls, Security Awareness, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Encryption, Data Security, Cryptography, Security Strategy, Security Management, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Security Policies, Authorization (Computing), Threat Management, Firewall, Authentications, Identity and Access Management

    ★ 4.8 (26K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular software security courses

  • AWS: Security, Governance, and Compliance: Whizlabs
  • Basic Elements of Design: Design Principles and Software Overview: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Palo Alto Networks Network Security Fundamentals: Palo Alto Networks
  • Strategies for Cloud Security Risk Management: Google Cloud
  • Healthcare Data Security, Privacy, and Compliance: Johns Hopkins University
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP): Infosec
  • Machine Learning and Deep Learning for Software Engineers: Board Infinity
  • Amazon Q for beginners: Software Development with GenAI: Coursera
  • Routing, Network Devices, and Security: Packt
  • Fundamentos de UX para el desarrollo de software: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

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