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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


  • W

    Whizlabs

    AWS Storage Security & Data Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon S3, Cloud Security, Data Security, Cloud Storage, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Encryption, Key Management, Security Controls, Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage, Authorization (Computing), Cryptography, Identity and Access Management, Cryptographic Protocols, Public Key Infrastructure, Data Sharing, Data Access, Disaster Recovery, Record Keeping

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • K

    KodeKloud

    NGINX Advanced Security and Performance

    Skills you'll gain: Nginx, Proxy Servers, Hardening, Web Servers, Performance Tuning, Network Monitoring, Infrastructure Security, Network Performance Management, Linux Administration, Authentications, Security Controls, Application Performance Management, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, System Monitoring, System Configuration, Load Balancing, Cybersecurity, DevOps, Computer Networking

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Fortify Confluence Security

    Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Vulnerability Scanning, ISO/IEC 27001, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Data Security, Compliance Auditing, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Computer Security Incident Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, Authentications, Computer Security Awareness Training, Single Sign-On (SSO), Event Monitoring, Authorization (Computing), Encryption, Cryptographic Protocols, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), End User Training and Support

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • F

    Fortinet, Inc.

    Network Security Support Engineer

    Skills you'll gain: Network Support, Network Troubleshooting, Firewall, Network Monitoring, Technical Support and Services, Network Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, System Monitoring, Authentications, Performance Tuning, Security Software, System Configuration, Cybersecurity, Memory Management, Malware Protection

    4.8 stars, 46 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (46) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Networking, Cloud, and Security Management

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Administration, Malware Protection, Linux Commands, Operating System Administration, Endpoint Security, Security Awareness, Hardening, Active Directory, Security Controls, Computer Security Awareness Training, Network Administration, System Configuration, Systems Administration, Enterprise Application Management, Cloud Deployment, Multi-Factor Authentication, Windows Servers, Cloud Services, Encryption

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    University of California, Irvine

    Personnel & Third-Party Security

    Skills you'll gain: Vendor Management, Vendor Relationship Management, Supplier Risk Management, Security Management, Supplier Management, Risk Analysis, Security Awareness, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Management, Threat Management, Risk Mitigation, Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Controls, Human Factors (Security), Asset Protection, Cyber Risk, Cybersecurity, Mergers & Acquisitions, Due Diligence

    4.8 stars, 53 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (53) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Computer Security and Systems Management

    Skills you'll gain: Windows Servers, Computer Security, Linux Administration, Disaster Recovery, Authorization (Computing), Linux, Linux Servers, Microsoft Windows, Authentications, Operating System Administration, OSI Models, User Accounts, Group Policy, Security Management, User Provisioning, Ubuntu, IT Management, System Monitoring, Systems Administration, Cybersecurity

    4.6 stars, 2K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (2K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Function Point Analysis for Software Estimation

    Skills you'll gain: Project Estimation, Estimation, Cost Estimation, Functional Requirement, Software Development Methodologies, Requirements Analysis, Functional Specification, Systems Analysis, Software Development Life Cycle, Project Planning, Software Development, Transaction Processing

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    AI CERTs

    Bitcoin Scaling & Security

    Skills you'll gain: System Monitoring, Continuous Monitoring, Infrastructure Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Security Controls

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    The Software Developer's Guide to Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Shell Script, Bash (Scripting Language), Unix Shell, Package and Software Management, Command-Line Interface, Docker (Software), Software Installation, Remote Access Systems, Linux Commands, Linux, OS Process Management, User Provisioning, User Accounts, Containerization, Scripting, Scripting Languages, File I/O, Linux Servers, Linux Administration, Software Development

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Modern Embedded Software Engineering Architecture Toolchains

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, System Programming, System Software, Software Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Systems Architecture, Build Tools, Software Development Tools, Dependency Analysis, Cross Platform Development, Performance Tuning, Package and Software Management, Software Design Patterns, C++ (Programming Language)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    Microsoft

    Threat Detection and Security Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Security Engineering, Endpoint Detection and Response, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Threat Hunting, AI Security, IT Security Architecture, Continuous Monitoring, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Security Controls, Enterprise Architecture, Endpoint Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Data Loss Prevention, Incident Response, Data Security, Security Management, Cloud Security, Incident Management, Encryption

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular software security courses

  • AWS Storage Security & Data Protection: Whizlabs
  • NGINX Advanced Security and Performance: KodeKloud
  • Fortify Confluence Security: Coursera
  • Network Security Support Engineer: Fortinet, Inc.
  • Networking, Cloud, and Security Management: Packt
  • Personnel & Third-Party Security: University of California, Irvine
  • Computer Security and Systems Management: University of Colorado System
  • Function Point Analysis for Software Estimation: EDUCBA
  • Bitcoin Scaling & Security: AI CERTs
  • The Software Developer's Guide to Linux: Packt

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