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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


  • P

    Packt

    Building and Managing Effective Security Programs

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Application Security, Enterprise Security, Threat Modeling, Security Management, DevSecOps, Security Strategy, Security Controls, Authentications, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Human Factors (Security), Security Software, Cryptographic Protocols, Security Testing, Cloud Management, Secure Coding, Governance, Business

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Modern Spring Security & Cloud Integration

    Skills you'll gain: OAuth, Spring Framework, Single Sign-On (SSO), Application Security, Cloud Security, Build Tools, Authentications, Gradle, Cloud-Native Computing, Spring Boot, Security Controls, Microservices, Hardening, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity and Access Management, Authorization (Computing), Cloud Deployment, Configuration Management

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Edureka

    Cloud-Native Security and AIOps for DevSecOps

    Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), AI Security, Cloud-Native Computing, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), DevOps, Anomaly Detection, Identity and Access Management, AI Integrations, Cloud Security, Kubernetes, Terraform, Infrastructure Security, Incident Response, Amazon Web Services, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Detection, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Controls, System Monitoring

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: DevSecOps

    Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, Secure Coding, Application Security, IT Security Architecture, DevOps, Security Engineering, Security Controls, CI/CD, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cloud Security, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Platforms, Vulnerability Management, Development Environment, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing Architecture, User Story, Backlogs

    4.7 stars, 11 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Secure Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, Security Testing, Software Development Methodologies, Configuration Management, Software Development, Software Configuration Management, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Development Life Cycle, Package and Software Management, Software Testing, Security Engineering, API Testing, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud Security, Process Driven Development, Risk Management Framework

    4.8 stars, 42 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (42) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Web Exploitation, Shell Access, and Scripting

    Skills you'll gain: Metasploit, Penetration Testing, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cyber Security Assessment, Bash (Scripting Language), Vulnerability Scanning, Exploitation techniques, Command-Line Interface, Security Testing, Linux, Linux Commands, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Security, Unix Commands, Operating System Administration, Cybersecurity, Brute-force attacks, Scripting, Shell Script, Unix Shell

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Secure Coding Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Cryptography, Authentications, Exploit development, Encryption, Penetration Testing, Security Strategy, Security Testing, Data Security, Application Security, Exploitation techniques, Software Design, C and C++, Linux Administration, System Design and Implementation, Java, Programming Principles, Cybersecurity

    4.5 stars, 618 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (618) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Writing Secure Applications - OWASP Top 10 for Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Application Security, Hardening, Software Development Life Cycle, Systems Development Life Cycle, Security Testing, Application Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Authentications, Authorization (Computing), AI Security, Security Controls, Cryptographic Protocols, Cryptography, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Awareness, Encryption, Data Security, Security Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • I

    Infosec

    Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP)

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Secure Coding, Threat Modeling, Security Testing, Software Development Life Cycle, Systems Development Life Cycle, Security Controls, Security Architecture Review, Risk Management Framework, Security Engineering, Computer Security, Software Testing, Security Requirements Analysis, Security Management, Software Development, Authorization (Computing), Data Security, Identity and Access Management, Software Architecture, Software Design

    4.4 stars, 7 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (7) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    Foundations of Application Security with Spring

    Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, Secure Coding, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, OAuth, Authorization (Computing), Application Security, Authentications, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Back-End Web Development, Object-Relational Mapping, Identity and Access Management, Spring Boot, Database Development, Data Access, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Java, User Flows, Data Persistence, Kubernetes, Power BI

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Network, System, and Application Security Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Security Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Email Security, Application Security, Secure Coding, Penetration Testing, Hardening, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Security Controls, Metasploit, Information Systems Security, Infrastructure Security, Data Storage, Vulnerability Management, Mobile Security, Computer Networking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Software Security Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, Business Logic, Test Tools, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Vulnerability Assessments, Encryption, Data Validation, Network Protocols

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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