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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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    Coursera

    Create a Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Using AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Machines, Cloud Security, Public Cloud, Amazon Web Services, Scalability, Virtual Networking, Private Cloud, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Cloud Deployment

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    174 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Google Cloud

    Serverless Data Processing with Dataflow: Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Dataflow, Serverless Computing, Identity and Access Management, Data Pipelines, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Security, Data Processing, Data Security, Cloud Storage, Containerization

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    94 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Simplilearn

    Foundations of Generative AI in SDLC Training

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Software Development Tools, ChatGPT, LLM Application, Software Development Life Cycle, Application Development, AI Workflows, Application Design, Software Development Methodologies

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Berklee

    Teaching Popular Music in the Classroom

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Developing Training Materials, Instrumental Music, Music Performance, Education Software and Technology, Teaching, Classroom Management, Digital pedagogy, Cultural Responsiveness, Active Listening, Creativity, Empowerment, Collaboration

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    104 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Dynamical Modeling Methods for Systems Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Mathematical Software, Mathematical Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Differential Equations, Simulations, Statistical Modeling, Biochemistry, Biology, Cell Biology, Electrical Systems

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    223 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northeastern University

    Information Systems Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Software Visualization, Object Oriented Design, Software Engineering, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Project Risk Management, Application Design, Web Applications, Software Development Life Cycle, Risk Management, Case Studies, Web Development, Software Development Methodologies, Application Development, Program Development, Python Programming, Application Frameworks, Software Design, Programming Principles, Computer Programming

    3.1
    Rating, 3.1 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Intrusion Detection

    Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Model Evaluation, Incident Response, Threat Detection, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Event Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Incident Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Management, Model Training, Anomaly Detection, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, System Monitoring, Network Analysis, Data Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Architecting with Google Compute Engine en Español

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Google App Engine, Cloud Deployment, Application Deployment, Load Balancing, Cloud Applications, Kubernetes, Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Microservices, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cloud Security, Containerization, CI/CD, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Engineering, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Computing Architecture

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.6K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    TCP/IP, Routing, and Wireless Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, TCP/IP, Network Switches, Network Routers, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Protocols, Network Security, General Networking, Network Routing, Network Troubleshooting, Network Administration, Computer Networking, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Monitoring, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Local Area Networks, Network Planning And Design, Border Gateway Protocol, Network Performance Management, Proxy Servers

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica

    Controle de Sistemas no Plano-s

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Matlab, Systems Design, Mathematical Software, System Design and Implementation, Engineering Analysis, Systems Analysis, Simulations, Requirements Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    101 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Accounting Data Entry & Double-Entry Bookkeeping Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Bookkeeping, Month End Closing, Accounting Software, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Ledgers (Accounting), Balancing (Ledger/Billing), Data Entry, Accounting, Accounting Records, Accounting Systems, Data Import/Export, General Accounting, Microsoft Excel, Expense Management, General Ledger, Accrual Accounting, Transaction Processing, Financial Data, Data Transformation, Spreadsheet Software

    2.8
    Rating, 2.8 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free
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    École normale supérieure

    Statistical Mechanics: Algorithms and Computations

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Mathematical Software, Physics, Simulations, Numerical Analysis, Markov Model, Mechanics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Applied Mathematics, Integral Calculus, Model Optimization, Program Development

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    270 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Create a Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Using AWS: Coursera
  • Serverless Data Processing with Dataflow: Foundations: Google Cloud
  • Foundations of Generative AI in SDLC Training: Simplilearn
  • Teaching Popular Music in the Classroom: Berklee
  • Dynamical Modeling Methods for Systems Biology: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Information Systems Foundations: Northeastern University
  • Intrusion Detection: Johns Hopkins University
  • Architecting with Google Compute Engine en Español: Google Cloud
  • TCP/IP, Routing, and Wireless Networking: Packt
  • Controle de Sistemas no Plano-s: Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica

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