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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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    Pearson

    (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Unit 6

    Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Mobile Security, Cloud Security, Application Security, Cloud Deployment, Malware Protection, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Virtual Machines, Enterprise Application Management, Virtualization, Firewall, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Containerization, User Provisioning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Blockchain Security Advanced Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Key Management, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Application Security, Encryption, Secure Coding, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Security Testing, Vulnerability Management, Solution Design, Cyber Governance, Vulnerability Assessments, Code Review, Authorization (Computing), Data Integrity

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Security for Blockchain and DApps

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Key Management, Threat Modeling, Public Key Infrastructure, Security Controls, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Application Security, Network Security, Security Architecture Review, IT Security Architecture, Vulnerability Assessments, Encryption, Secure Coding, Cryptographic Protocols, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Security Testing, Vulnerability Management

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    21 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Codio

    Web Technologies and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Angular, OAuth, Test Driven Development (TDD), Web Components, Cryptography, Data Validation, Unit Testing, Vue.JS, Development Testing, Data Security, Authentications, Encryption, Authorization (Computing), HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Applications, Javascript, Security Strategy, Computer Programming

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Software Requirements Prioritization: Risk Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Risking, Scalability, Software Visualization

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Securing Linux Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Linux Administration, Public Key Infrastructure, Linux, Linux Servers, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Firewall, Remote Access Systems, Operating System Administration, Linux Commands, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Network Security, Hardening, Security Controls, Infrastructure Security, Identity and Access Management, System Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Information Technology

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    112 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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, Computer Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Unix Commands, Unix Shell, System Programming, Linux, Debugging, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Memory Management, Remote Access Systems, Authentications

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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    Coursera

    Cybersecurity & Data Privacy for Technical Product Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Security Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Technical Management, Audit Planning, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Risk, Performance Metric, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Risk Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    Access Control, Software Protection, System Integrity

    Skills you'll gain: Authentications, OAuth, Android Development, Application Security, Mobile Security, Secure Coding, Authorization (Computing), Security Controls, Multi-Factor Authentication, Human Factors (Security), Vulnerability Management, Malware Protection, Threat Management, Data Integrity, Risk Management, Debugging

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Codio

    Tools for Security Specialists

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Endpoint Security, Incident Management, Incident Response, ISO/IEC 27001, Security Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Digital Forensics, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Personally Identifiable Information, Linux, Linux Administration, Infrastructure Security, Authorization (Computing), Network Security, Threat Management, Event Monitoring, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Security Strategy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    68 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    Writing Secure Code in C++

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, C and C++, Application Security, Computer Programming Tools, System Programming, C++ (Programming Language), Software Development Tools, Exploit development, C (Programming Language), Security Software, Debugging, Security Engineering, Security Testing, Interoperability, Unix, Embedded Software, Information Systems Security, OS Process Management, Embedded Systems, Programming Principles

    2.7
    Rating, 2.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Unit 6: Pearson
  • Blockchain Security Advanced Protection : LearnQuest
  • Security for Blockchain and DApps: LearnQuest
  • Web Technologies and Security: Codio
  • Software Requirements Prioritization: Risk Analysis: University of Colorado System
  • Securing Linux Systems: LearnQuest
  • Security & Ethical Hacking: Attacking Unix and Windows : University of Colorado Boulder
  • iOS Access Control & Protecting Software & System Integrity: Infosec
  • Cybersecurity & Data Privacy for Technical Product Managers: Coursera
  • Access Control, Software Protection, System Integrity: Infosec

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