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Application Security Courses

Application Security courses can help you learn secure coding practices, threat modeling, vulnerability assessment, and incident response strategies. You can build skills in risk analysis, secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) integration, and penetration testing techniques. Many courses introduce tools like OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite, and static analysis tools, showing how these resources are used to identify and mitigate security risks in applications.

Popular Application Security Courses and Certifications


  • P

    Packt

    Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

    Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Incident Response, Vulnerability Assessments, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Management, IT Management, Vulnerability Management, Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Security Policies, Information Assurance, Security Controls, Cyber Risk, Disaster Recovery

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

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Linux Server Management and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Servers, Ubuntu, Operating System Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Unix, User Accounts, Linux Commands, User Provisioning, Systems Administration, System Configuration, Hardening, Security Controls, Authorization (Computing), Network Administration, Software Installation, Package and Software Management, Authentications, Open Source Technology

    ★ 4.6 (920) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    Security and Troubleshooting Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer Security Awareness Training, Information Technology, Security Software, Malware Protection, Data Security, Technical Support and Services, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Authentications, Patch Management, Technical Support, Firewall, Data Integrity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    GCP Security and Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Virtual Networking, Network Monitoring, Google Cloud Platform, Network Administration, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), General Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Network Routing, Cloud Computing, Security Controls, Cloud Security, Firewall, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cloud Management, Key Management, Load Balancing, DevOps, Automation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Application Deployment, Debug, Performance 日本語版

    Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Development, Cloud Applications, Google Cloud Platform, Performance Tuning, Cloud Storage, Debugging, Containerization, Cloud Services, Development Environment, Data Storage, Node.JS

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Blockchain Security Advanced Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Key Management, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Application Security, Encryption, Secure Coding, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Security Testing, Vulnerability Management, Solution Design, Cyber Governance, Vulnerability Assessments, Code Review, Authorization (Computing), Data Integrity

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Cloud Computing Security - Bachelor's

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity and Access Management, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cloud Computing, Network Security, Cloud Standards, Cloud Applications, Data Security, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Security, Cloud Services, Cloud Deployment, Encryption, Incident Management, Firewall, Virtual Networking, Security Controls

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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    Build toward a degree
  • 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
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Information Security Management Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Compliance Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Control, Risk Mitigation, Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Risk Analysis, Governance, Cybersecurity, Regulatory Compliance, Security Controls, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Management Reporting, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Strategy, Incident Response

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Codio

    SQL for Security Specialist

    Skills you'll gain: PostgreSQL, Data Maintenance, Database Administration, Database Architecture and Administration, SQL, Disaster Recovery, Secure Coding, Database Management, Relational Databases, Database Management Systems, Query Languages, Security Controls, Data Access, Data Security, Application Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Threat Management, Threat Detection, Encryption

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    Security Fundamentals and Identity Management

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Risk Management Framework, Multi-Factor Authentication, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Security Controls, Threat Management, Data Security, Information Privacy, Cyber Risk, Authorization (Computing)

    ★ 4.6 (43) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Windows Server Management and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Windows Servers, Authorization (Computing), Microsoft Windows, Authentications, Operating System Administration, User Accounts, Group Policy, User Provisioning, Microsoft Servers, Security Controls, Enterprise Security, Active Directory, Identity and Access Management, Software Installation, Servers, System Configuration, Encryption, Network Performance Management, Computer Networking

    ★ 4.7 (680) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular application security courses

  • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM): Packt
  • Linux Server Management and Security: University of Colorado System
  • Security and Troubleshooting Essentials: Packt
  • GCP Security and Networking: LearnKartS
  • Application Deployment, Debug, Performance 日本語版: Google Cloud
  • Blockchain Security Advanced Protection: LearnQuest
  • Cloud Computing Security - Bachelor's: Illinois Tech
  • Blockchain Security - Intermediate Practices: LearnQuest
  • Information Security Management Fundamentals: John Wiley & Sons
  • SQL for Security Specialist: Codio

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