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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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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Azure Management Tools and Security Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Serverless Computing, Security Strategy, Network Security, Firewall, Cloud Applications, Cloud Management, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Services, System Monitoring, Cloud Security, Cloud Deployment, Application Security, Internet Of Things, Software Development Tools, Artificial Intelligence, Key Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    546 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Google Cloud

    Security Command Center: Vulnerabilities/Misconfigurations

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Management, Continuous Monitoring, Cloud Security, Threat Detection, Verification And Validation, Issue Tracking, Data Pipelines, Data Import/Export

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Whizlabs

    AWS Security, Identity & Cost Management

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud Management, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, Security Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, Data Security, Security Controls, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Continuous Monitoring, Key Management, Threat Detection, Vulnerability Assessments

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
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    Packt

    Network & Active Directory Security Testing with Kali Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Metasploit, Exploit development, Human Factors (Security), Active Directory, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Operations, Brute-force attacks, Network Security, Security Testing, Security Awareness, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning, Authentications, Infrastructure Security, Wireless Networks, Linux, Remote Access Systems, Mitigation

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Microsoft

    Azure Backup, Security, and Compliance Administration

    Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Copilot, System Monitoring, Cloud Security, Cloud Management, Systems Administration, Cloud Storage, Patch Management, Virtual Machines, Cyber Security Policies, File Management, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Generative AI

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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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

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    A

    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

  • C

    Coursera

    Wireshark for Security: Detect Network Anomalies

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Hunting, Anomaly Detection, Network Security, General Networking, Network Monitoring, Real Time Data, Security Strategy, Network Analysis, Network Protocols, Data Capture

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Pearson

    Cisco Software-Defined Wan for Enterprise & Cloud: Unit 4

    Skills you'll gain: Wide Area Networks, Network Troubleshooting, Network Monitoring, Software-Defined Networking, Network Performance Management, Firewall, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Services, Software As A Service, TCP/IP, Cloud-Based Integration, Cloud Platforms, Network Security, Performance Tuning, Multi-Cloud, Intrusion Detection and Prevention

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Whizlabs

    AWS: Resilient Solutions and Security Controls

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Disaster Recovery, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Firewall, Network Security, Cloud Security, Amazon DynamoDB, Cloud Solutions, Scalability, Security Management, NoSQL, Cyber Security Policies, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Packt

    Data Management, Security, and Permissions

    Skills you'll gain: User Provisioning, User Accounts, Data Import/Export, Salesforce, Data Integrity, Data Migration, Data Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Identity and Access Management, Data Security, Authorization (Computing), Data Sharing, Data Access, Security Controls, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    I

    Infosec

    CISSP Domain 1: Security and Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Information Systems Security, Risk Management, Security Management, Continuous Monitoring, Information Assurance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cyber Governance, Governance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Security Strategy, Risk Mitigation, Information Privacy, Cyber Security Policies, Risk Management Framework, ISO/IEC 27001, Risk Control, Threat Modeling, Information Systems

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    62 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Microsoft Azure Management Tools and Security Solutions: Microsoft
  • Security Command Center: Vulnerabilities/Misconfigurations: Google Cloud
  • AWS Security, Identity & Cost Management: Whizlabs
  • Network & Active Directory Security Testing with Kali Linux: Packt
  • Azure Backup, Security, and Compliance Administration: Microsoft
  • GCP: Monitoring, Security, and Costs: Whizlabs
  • Network and Security Optimization in Telecommunication: AI CERTs
  • Wireshark for Security: Detect Network Anomalies: Coursera
  • Cisco Software-Defined Wan for Enterprise & Cloud: Unit 4: Pearson
  • AWS: Resilient Solutions and Security Controls: Whizlabs

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