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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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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Software Engineering: Implementation and Testing

    Skills you'll gain: White-Box Testing, Acceptance Testing, Software Development Methodologies, Configuration Management, Debugging, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Testing, Software Development, Software Engineering, Unified Modeling Language, System Testing, Integration Testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Unit Testing, Secure Coding, Test Case, Requirements Analysis, Waterfall Methodology, Agile Methodology, Project Management

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    136 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edureka

    AI Security

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, Incident Response, Data Ethics, Generative AI, LLM Application, Application Security, Large Language Modeling, Security Engineering, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, IT Security Architecture, Information Systems Security, Security Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Security Management, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Agentic systems, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Atchison Technology

    Scalable Availability in Software Architecture

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Linux Foundation

    Open Source Software Development Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, GitHub, CI/CD, Git (Version Control System), Collaborative Software, Software Development Methodologies, Software Development Life Cycle, Technical Communication

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    1.5K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Fortify Confluence Security

    Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, ISO/IEC 27001, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Application Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Data Security, Compliance Auditing, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Risk Management Framework, Multi-Factor Authentication, Computer Security Awareness Training, Single Sign-On (SSO), Event Monitoring, Authorization (Computing), Encryption, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Identity and Access Management, Technical Documentation, End User Training and Support

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Codio

    SQL for Software Developers

    Skills you'll gain: PostgreSQL, Database Administration, Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Architecture and Administration, SQL, Databases, Transaction Processing, Query Languages

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Clemson University

    AI Receptive Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Methodologies, Software Engineering, Software Development, Requirements Analysis, Human Centered Design, User Research, User Experience Design, UI/UX Research, Software Development Tools, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence

    Build toward a degree

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Critical Infrastructure Security

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure Security, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Incident Response, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Threat Hunting, Network Security, Cyber Security Policies, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Malware Protection, Internet Of Things

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Security Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Response, Disaster Recovery, Incident Management, Security Management, Business Continuity Planning, Safety and Security, Change Control, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Patch Management, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Hardening, Configuration Management, Continuous Monitoring, Vulnerability Management, Digital Forensics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Introduction to Cybersecurity Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Data Security, Computer Security Awareness Training, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Application Security, Security Controls, Personally Identifiable Information, Security Awareness, Identity and Access Management, Information Privacy, Cryptography, Malware Protection, Hardening, Encryption, Vulnerability Assessments, Multi-Factor Authentication, Data Integrity

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Security Hardening

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Attacks, Infrastructure Security, Cloud Infrastructure

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Kennesaw State University

    Managing Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Administration, Security Management, Firewall, Network Monitoring, Cybersecurity, General Networking, Network Protocols, Computer Networking, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Wireless Networks, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Security, System Monitoring, TCP/IP, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cloud Computing, Threat Detection, Cryptography, Encryption

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    238 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Software Engineering: Implementation and Testing: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • AI Security: Edureka
  • Scalable Availability in Software Architecture: Atchison Technology
  • Open Source Software Development Methods: The Linux Foundation
  • Fortify Confluence Security: Coursera
  • SQL for Software Developers: Codio
  • AI Receptive Software Development: Clemson University
  • Critical Infrastructure Security: Packt
  • Security Operations: Packt
  • Introduction to Cybersecurity Essentials: IBM

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