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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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    Packt

    TCP/IP, Routing, and Wireless Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, TCP/IP, Network Switches, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Protocols, Network Security, Network Routing, Network Troubleshooting, Network Administration, Computer Networking, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Border Gateway Protocol, Network Performance Management, Firewall, Proxy Servers, Encryption, Authentications

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Hardware Description Languages for FPGA Design

    Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Technical Design, Electronics Engineering, Electronic Hardware, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Test Case, Verification And Validation, Functional Design, Embedded Systems, Computer Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Functional Testing

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    KodeKloud

    Jenkins for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Jenkins, CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Systems Administration, Command-Line Interface, Devops Tools, Continuous Delivery, Software Development, Continuous Deployment, DevOps, Software Development Tools, Build Tools, Software Configuration Management, Software Installation, Application Deployment, User Accounts, Configuration Management

    3.5
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    25 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Cybersecurity Foundations: Threats Networks, and IoT Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Exploitation techniques, Border Gateway Protocol, Malware Protection, Cybersecurity, TCP/IP, Internet Of Things, Network Security, Threat Detection, Network Routing, Network Analysis, Cyber Risk, Network Protocols, Docker (Software)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnKartS

    PMI-PMP® Certification Training Course

    Skills you'll gain: Kanban Principles, Lean Methodologies, Resource Management, Project Controls, Risk Management, Project Management Office (PMO), Project Planning, Communication Planning, Organizational Structure, Governance, Project Portfolio Management, Organizational Leadership, Scaled Agile Framework, Project Performance, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Stakeholder Management, Management Reporting, Communication, Quality Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    420 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    C++程序设计

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C (Programming Language), File Management, Algorithms, Data Structures, Maintainability, Software Design, Scalability

    4.7
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Advancing Women in Tech

    Real-World Cloud Product Management

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Amazon S3, Cloud Storage, Technical Product Management, Cloud Services, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon DynamoDB, Cloud Computing Architecture, AWS CloudFormation, Network Architecture, Amazon Redshift, Data Security, Databases, Innovation, Technical Support, Product Management

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Encryption and Cryptography Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Encryption, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Data Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Cybersecurity, Data Encryption Standard, Network Security, Blockchain, Authentications, Data Integrity, Algorithms

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    42 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    C for Everyone, Part 2: Structured Programming

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Debugging, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Command-Line Interface, File Systems

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    Advanced Python Scripting for Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Network Security, Cyber Operations, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Network Monitoring, Penetration Testing, Anomaly Detection, Scripting, Network Protocols, Authentications, Vulnerability Assessments, Python Programming, Data Access, System Monitoring, Automation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Digital Marketing Institute

    Social Media Marketing in Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Management, Digital Media Strategy, Facebook, Content Marketing, Instagram, LinkedIn, Digital Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing, Social Media Content, Target Audience, Content Creation, Marketing Strategies, Advertising Campaigns, Digital Content, Digital Advertising, Web Analytics

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    600 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Combining Scrum with Other Agile Methodologies

    Skills you'll gain: Behavior-Driven Development, DevSecOps, Test Driven Development (TDD), Kanban Principles, Continuous Integration, Agile Software Development, Lean Methodologies, DevOps, Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Software Development Methodologies, Continuous Deployment, Unit Testing, Integration Testing, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Continuous Improvement Process

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    541 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • TCP/IP, Routing, and Wireless Networking: Packt
  • Hardware Description Languages for FPGA Design: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Jenkins for Beginners: KodeKloud
  • Cybersecurity Foundations: Threats Networks, and IoT Protection: Johns Hopkins University
  • PMI-PMP® Certification Training Course: LearnKartS
  • C++程序设计: Peking University
  • Real-World Cloud Product Management: Advancing Women in Tech
  • Encryption and Cryptography Essentials: IBM
  • C for Everyone, Part 2: Structured Programming: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Advanced Python Scripting for Cybersecurity: Infosec

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