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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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    Infosec

    Memory, Encryption, and Protecting Data in iOS

    Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, iOS Development, Secure Coding, Encryption, Network Security, Application Programming Interface (API), Swift Programming, Mobile Security, Application Security, Data Persistence, Key Management, Data Security, Data Storage

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Web Application Security

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Microsoft Copilot, Application Security, Data Validation, Web Applications, Security Controls, Vulnerability Assessments, Data Security, Data Integrity, Encryption

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Harden Workspace Security

    Skills you'll gain: Hardening, Incident Response, Single Sign-On (SSO), Threat Management, Security Management, Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, User Provisioning, Threat Detection, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Identity and Access Management, Enterprise Application Management, IT Automation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: DevSecOps

    Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, Secure Coding, Application Security, IT Security Architecture, DevOps, Security Engineering, Security Testing, Security Controls, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Vulnerability Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Security of AI

    Skills you'll gain: Security Testing, Data Ethics, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Controls, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Security, Application Security, Cyber Risk, Threat Modeling, Security Engineering, Security Strategy, Data Security, Threat Detection, Security Management, Systems Architecture, Information Privacy, Exploitation techniques, Emerging Technologies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    Writing Secure Code in C++

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Computer Programming Tools, C and C++, Application Security, System Programming, C++ (Programming Language), C (Programming Language), Software Development Tools, Exploit development, Debugging, Interoperability, Unix, Embedded Systems, Vulnerability Assessments, Unix Commands, File I/O, Operating Systems, Data Security, Linux, Microsoft Windows

    2.7
    Rating, 2.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Core 2: OS, Software, Security and Operational Procedures

    Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Network Security, Operating Systems, Information Technology Operations, Mac OS, Microsoft Windows, Information Systems Security, System Configuration, Mobile Security, System Support, Linux, Network Troubleshooting, Technical Support, Software Installation, Help Desk Support, Firewall, Malware Protection, Artificial Intelligence, Encryption

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Cybersecurity in the Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cloud Security, Authentications, Key Management, Data Security, Cloud Applications, Cloud Services, Application Security, Authorization (Computing), Cyber Risk, Secure Coding, Cloud Storage, Personally Identifiable Information, DevSecOps, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Network Security, Information Privacy, Continuous Monitoring, Cloud Computing, Cryptography

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    168 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Secure Your Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Web Applications, Cloud Applications, Application Security, Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, Authorization (Computing), Key Management, Application Programming Interface (API), Authentications, Encryption

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP)

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Secure Coding, Threat Modeling, Security Testing, Software Development Life Cycle, Security Controls, Risk Management Framework, Security Requirements Analysis, Software Development, Authorization (Computing), Data Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Identity and Access Management, Verification And Validation, Cryptography, Software Architecture, Software Design

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Starweaver

    Advanced Practices in Application Security

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, DevSecOps, Application Security, Cloud Security, Threat Detection, Security Controls, Security Testing, Application Development, Containerization, Software Development, Continuous Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Supply Chain, Dependency Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Security for Blockchain and DApps

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Key Management, Security Controls, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Security Engineering, Application Security, Network Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Encryption, Secure Coding, Data Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Security Testing, Vulnerability Management, Transaction Processing, Risk Management, Code Review, Data Integrity

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Memory, Encryption, and Protecting Data in iOS: Infosec
  • Web Application Security: Microsoft
  • Harden Workspace Security: Coursera
  • Cyber Security: DevSecOps: Macquarie University
  • Cyber Security: Security of AI: Macquarie University
  • Writing Secure Code in C++: Infosec
  • Core 2: OS, Software, Security and Operational Procedures: IBM
  • Cybersecurity in the Cloud: University of Minnesota
  • Secure Your Applications: Microsoft
  • Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP): Infosec

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