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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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    Microsoft

    Security Strategy and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Policies, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Risk Analysis, Security Awareness, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Strategy, Enterprise Security, Compliance Management, Security Architecture Review, Cyber Risk, Computer Security Awareness Training, Performance Measurement, Governance, ISO/IEC 27001, Security Requirements Analysis, Cybersecurity, Generative AI, Risk Management, Zero Trust Network Access

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edureka

    Generative AI for Software Engineers & Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Gemini, Model Deployment, Generative AI Agents, GitHub Copilot, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Google Gemini, Responsible AI, Performance Tuning, Software Development Tools, Code Review, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, AI Personalization, Software Development, Software Quality Assurance, Debugging, Automation

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    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Cloud Data Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Data Security, Cloud Services, Cloud Storage, Personally Identifiable Information, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy, Data Management, Data Storage, Data Governance, Data Integrity, Security Controls, Analysis, Authorization (Computing), Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Relational Databases, Encryption, SQL

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Codio

    Security Infrastructure Management

    Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Infrastructure Security, Security Management, Network Security, Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls, Data Security, Computer Security, Security Strategy, Application Security, IT Infrastructure, Data Integrity

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    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    Laravel Additional Security

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Secure Coding, Security Software, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Controls, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Awareness, Web Applications, PHP (Scripting Language), Application Frameworks, Browser Compatibility, Computer Programming

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    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Software Architecture Patterns for Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Testing, Scalability, Data Architecture, Software Architecture, Distributed Computing, Performance Stress Testing, Predictive Modeling, Performance Tuning, Microservices, Big Data, Database Architecture and Administration, System Testing, Software Engineering, Data Store, Model Evaluation

    Build toward a degree

    3.5
    Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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    31 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northeastern University

    Agile Software Development Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Software Development Methodologies, Agile Methodology, Scaled Agile Framework, Agile Product Development, Leadership and Management, Agile Project Management, Conflict Management, Leadership, Leadership Development, Organizational Leadership, Sprint Planning, Collaborative Software, Scrum (Software Development), Project Planning, Team Building, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Development, Prioritization, Team Oriented

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    New York University

    Introduction to Cyber Security

    Skills you'll gain: Security Engineering, Authentications, Threat Modeling, Network Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cryptographic Protocols, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Firewall, Cyber Attacks, Cryptography, Infrastructure Security, Cybersecurity, Data Encryption Standard, Threat Management, Cyber Risk, IT Security Architecture, Mobile Security, Enterprise Security, Cyber Security Assessment

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    3.7K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Edureka

    Linux Networking and Security

    Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Linux Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Linux, Linux Commands, Network Administration, Linux Servers, Hardening, Network Monitoring, General Networking, Remote Access Systems, Network Performance Management, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Network Security, Network Support, Firewall, Security Controls, System Monitoring, Network Analysis

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Microsoft

    Manage Security Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Threat Modeling, Cloud Security, Continuous Monitoring, System Monitoring, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Management, Security Controls, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Application Performance Management, Cyber Security Policies, Event Monitoring, Brute-force attacks, Incident Response, Query Languages, Interactive Data Visualization

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    LearnKartS

    Information Security Awareness

    Skills you'll gain: Security Awareness, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Security Policies, Information Privacy, Data Sharing, Telecommuting, Professional Development

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Board Infinity

    Essential Testing Techniques in Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, Test Case, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Quality Assurance, White-Box Testing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Security Strategy and Compliance: Microsoft
  • Generative AI for Software Engineers & Developers: Edureka
  • Cloud Data Security: University of Minnesota
  • Security Infrastructure Management: Codio
  • Laravel Additional Security: Infosec
  • Software Architecture Patterns for Big Data: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Agile Software Development Part 2: Northeastern University
  • Introduction to Cyber Security: New York University
  • Linux Networking and Security: Edureka
  • Manage Security Operations: Microsoft

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