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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


  • G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Materials Data Sciences and Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Informatics, Data Science, Data Mining, Data Integration, Data Infrastructure, Data Sharing, Manufacturing Processes, Process Engineering, Structural Analysis, Collaborative Software, Statistics

    ★ 4.5 (352) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Emerging Trends & Technologies in the Virtual K-12 Classroom

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems, Collaborative Software, Digital pedagogy, Teaching, Augmented Reality, Game Design, Virtual Environment, Emerging Technologies, Technology Strategies, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Content Management, Social Media

    ★ 4.6 (670) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Corporate Finance Institute

    Data Skills for Excel Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables And Charts, Star Schema, Spreadsheet Software, Dashboard Creation, Data Transformation, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, Excel Formulas, Extract, Transform, Load, Consolidation, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Data Modeling, Business Intelligence, Competitive Analysis, Data Wrangling, Data Manipulation

    ★ 4.7 (218) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    ISC2

    Access Control

    Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Identity and Access Management, Data Security, Security Controls, User Provisioning, Network Security, Data Access, Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication, Computer Security

    ★ 4.5 (37) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Kali Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Monitoring, Penetration Testing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Security Testing, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Linux, Software Installation, Network Security, Linux Administration, Network Analysis

    ★ 4.3 (239) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Cybersecurity Best Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Threat Management, Security Controls, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Security Policies, Security Awareness, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Risk, Data Security, Security Management, Enterprise Security, Information Assurance, Data Integrity

    ★ 4.8 (63) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Microsoft Excel Mastery: From Basics to Pro Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables And Charts, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Business Reporting, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Excel Macros, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Forecasting, Management Reporting, Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Business Analytics, Data Validation, Analysis, Data Entry

    ★ 4.8 (146) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Hot New Release
    Hot New Release
  • C

    Coursera

    Getting Started with Azure DevOps Boards

    Skills you'll gain: Sprint Planning, Azure DevOps, Backlogs, Collaborative Software, Issue Tracking, Kanban Principles, Agile Software Development, Microsoft Azure, Project Management, DevOps

    ★ 4.5 (630) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Networking in Google Cloud: Routing and Addressing

    Skills you'll gain: Network Routing, Network Security, TCP/IP, Firewall, Routing Protocols, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Networking, Network Administration, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Infrastructure, Cloud Services

    ★ 4.8 (1.1K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Codio

    Intro to Operating Systems 1: Virtualization

    Skills you'll gain: OS Process Management, Operating Systems, C (Programming Language), Memory Management, System Programming, Virtualization, System Software, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, C and C++, Programming Principles, Application Programming Interface (API)

    ★ 4.5 (185) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • T

    Total Seminars

    CompTIA Security+

    Skills you'll gain: Multi-Factor Authentication, Network Security, Incident Response, Security Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Vulnerability Management, Authentications, Penetration Testing, Public Key Infrastructure, Endpoint Security, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Identity and Access Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Cryptography, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Management, Threat Detection, Risk Management, Compliance Auditing

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Business Process Modelling

    Skills you'll gain: Business Workflow Analysis, Process Modeling, Workflow Management, Process Improvement, Diagram Design, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Process Management, Business Process Management, Business Analysis, Service Design, System Design and Implementation, Business Management, Dataflow, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Communications

    ★ 4.7 (131) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Materials Data Sciences and Informatics: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Emerging Trends & Technologies in the Virtual K-12 Classroom: University of California, Irvine
  • Data Skills for Excel Professionals: Corporate Finance Institute
  • Access Control: ISC2
  • Kali Linux: Board Infinity
  • Cybersecurity Best Practices: Coursera
  • Microsoft Excel Mastery: From Basics to Pro Skills: EDUCBA
  • Getting Started with Azure DevOps Boards: Coursera
  • Networking in Google Cloud: Routing and Addressing: Google Cloud
  • Intro to Operating Systems 1: Virtualization: Codio

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