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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.


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  • Status: Free
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    Coursera

    VPN Tunneling with OpenVPN: Secure Network Connections

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Linux Servers, Ubuntu, Network Troubleshooting, Authentications, Remote Access Systems, Encryption, Network Security, Linux, Network Monitoring, Network Performance Management, Cross Platform Development

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Illinois Tech

    Systems Integration - Bachelor's

    Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, DevOps, User Centered Design, Usability, Systems Integration, User Experience Design, Continuous Delivery, Systems Development, System Implementation, Human Computer Interaction, Continuous Integration, Application Security, Agile Methodology, Data Ethics, Information Systems, Secure Coding, Security Testing, User Feedback, Project Management Software, Database Management Systems

    Build toward a degree

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Managing Threat Intelligence with Cortex XSOAR

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Threat Detection, Incident Management

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Packt

    Data Analysis with Pandas and Python

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Import/Export, Matplotlib, Pivot Tables And Charts, Jupyter, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Text Mining, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, NumPy, Data Analysis Software, Data Wrangling, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Python Programming, Data Preprocessing, Data Structures, Development Environment

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    41 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Machine Learning Operations (MLOps) with Vertex AI: Manage Features

    Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Deployment, Data Modeling, Google Cloud Platform, Feature Engineering, Data Processing, Data Management, Data Storage Technologies, Data Security

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Coursera

    Create a Mockup in Figma

    Skills you'll gain: Mockups, Figma (Design Software), Design, Packaging and Labeling, Product Design

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    73 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

    Action-Driven Business Plan: From the ‘Classroom’ to the World

    Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Entrepreneurship, Market Research, Business Strategy, Market Analysis, Financial Modeling, New Product Development, Business Development, Video Production, Project Planning, Presentations, Innovation, Risk Analysis

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    337 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Packt

    Learn Selenium WebDriver with Java

    Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Eclipse (Software), Test Tools, File Management, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Test Automation, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Software Testing, Test Script Development, Web Scraping, Data Validation, Test Case, Web Development Tools, Data Structures

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Board Infinity

    Frontend Development using Angular

    Skills you'll gain: Angular, HTML and CSS, JavaScript Frameworks, Javascript, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Front-End Web Development, Scalability, Web Applications, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Development, Software Design Patterns, Software Design, UI Components

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    41 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    IBM

    Tech Support Career Guide and Interview Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Interviewing Skills, Technical Support, Technical Support and Services, Professional Development, Desktop Support, System Support, Help Desk Support, Professionalism, Technical Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Communication

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    138 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Write basic ansible playbooks

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Software Installation, File Management, IT Automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), YAML, System Configuration, DevOps

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    University of California, Irvine

    Data Science Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Analytical Skills, Data Ethics, Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation, Unsupervised Learning, Natural Language Processing, Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Regression Analysis, Data Mining, Data Strategy, Statistical Analysis, Data Science, Social Media, Text Mining, Anomaly Detection, Business Analytics, Decision Tree Learning, Supervised Learning, Cloud Computing

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    258 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • VPN Tunneling with OpenVPN: Secure Network Connections: Coursera
  • Systems Integration - Bachelor's: Illinois Tech
  • Managing Threat Intelligence with Cortex XSOAR: Google Cloud
  • Data Analysis with Pandas and Python: Packt
  • Machine Learning Operations (MLOps) with Vertex AI: Manage Features: Google Cloud
  • Create a Mockup in Figma: Coursera
  • Action-Driven Business Plan: From the ‘Classroom’ to the World: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
  • Learn Selenium WebDriver with Java: Packt
  • Frontend Development using Angular: Board Infinity
  • Tech Support Career Guide and Interview Preparation: IBM

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