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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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    LearnQuest

    Security Administration with CDO

    Skills you'll gain: Event Monitoring, General Networking, IT Security Architecture, Network Architecture, Systems Integration, Incident Response, Data Integration, TCP/IP, OSI Models, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Networking Hardware, Cyber Security Policies, Data Governance, Data Management, Command-Line Interface, Application Deployment, Security Strategy, System Monitoring

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Cloud Computing Security - Master's

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Incident Response, Cloud Computing, Cloud Applications, Computer Security Incident Management, Cloud Standards, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Solutions, IT Security Architecture, Cloud Management, Data Security, Application Security, Network Security, Encryption, Cloud Deployment, Incident Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Hands-on with AWS: Software Development Practices

    Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Application Deployment, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Deployment, Software Development, Version Control, Git (Version Control System), DevOps, Test Automation, Unit Testing, Software Development Tools, Amazon Web Services, Devops Tools, Development Testing, Software Testing, Debugging

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

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • L

    Logical Operations

    Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

    Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Information Systems Security, IT Security Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Security Architecture Review, Security Testing, Application Security, Asset Protection, Risk Management Framework, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Risk Management, Data Security, Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Threat Modeling, Cloud Security, Incident Response, Cryptography, Network Monitoring

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
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    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Blockchain Security - Intermediate Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Network Security, Secure Coding, Cryptographic Protocols, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Key Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Authorization (Computing), Code Review, Dependency Analysis

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    End User Security Awareness

    Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Cyber Attacks, Data Loss Prevention, Data Security, Network Security, Human Factors (Security), Threat Detection, Security Controls, Email Security, Wireless Networks

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    Infosec

    ChatGPT for Offensive Security

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Security Testing, Exploit development, Responsible AI, API Testing, AI Integrations, Data Ethics, Penetration Testing, OpenAI, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Scanning, Generative AI

    ★ 4.2 (15) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Salesforce Security and Layouts

    Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Authentications, Salesforce Development, Data Access, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Enterprise Security, Identity and Access Management, Security Controls, Data Security, Authorization (Computing), Event Monitoring, Continuous Monitoring, Application Security, Web Components, Data Sharing, User Provisioning, Responsive Web Design, User Accounts, Mobile Development, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • W

    Whizlabs

    Azure: Security Operations Management

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Identity and Access Management, Network Security, Cloud Management, Cloud Security, Security Management, Data Storage, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Firewall, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, Key Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Response, Threat Detection, Virtual Machines, Incident Management

    ★ 4.6 (7) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • S

    SkillUp

    Business Implementation and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptographic Protocols, Blockchain, Business Continuity Planning, Business Continuity, Cryptography, Disaster Recovery, Data Management, Digital Assets, Vulnerability Assessments, Regulatory Compliance, Enterprise Security, Threat Modeling, Asset Protection, Vulnerability Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Data Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Application Security, Application Frameworks, Cybersecurity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Gemini for Security Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, AI Security, Cloud Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Security, Generative AI, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Controls, Vulnerability Management, Security Engineering, Threat Detection

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Managing Security in Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Google Cloud Platform, Security Controls, Cloud Management, User Provisioning, Virtual Networking, Firewall, Network Security, Data Access, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authorization (Computing), Data Security, Single Sign-On (SSO), Authentications, Load Balancing

    ★ 4.7 (1.1K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular software security courses

  • Security Administration with CDO: LearnQuest
  • Cloud Computing Security - Master's: Illinois Tech
  • Hands-on with AWS: Software Development Practices: Amazon Web Services
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP): Logical Operations
  • Blockchain Security - Intermediate Practices : LearnQuest
  • End User Security Awareness: Packt
  • ChatGPT for Offensive Security: Infosec
  • Salesforce Security and Layouts: LearnKartS
  • Azure: Security Operations Management: Whizlabs
  • Business Implementation and Security: SkillUp

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