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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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    Packt

    Data Management, Security, and Sharing

    Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Data Management, Salesforce Development, Data Maintenance, Data Security, Information Management, Data Architecture, Data Entry, Data Sharing, Records Management, Data Access, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authorization (Computing), Data Quality, Record Keeping, User Provisioning, Identity and Access Management, System Configuration, Security Controls, User Accounts

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Edureka

    OWASP Web Application Security

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Security Testing, Application Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Risk Mitigation, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Management, Cyber Attacks, Security Engineering, Risk Analysis, Web Applications, Security Awareness, Computer Security, Security Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Authentications, Software Development, Linux, Linux Commands

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillsBooster Academy

    Master AI Coding Agents for Advanced Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: Claude Code, Prompt Engineering, Anthropic Claude, AI Security, Generative AI Agents, Software Development Tools, Software Development, Responsible AI, GitHub, Code Review, Application Deployment, AI Personalization, Generative AI, Software Engineering, Web Development, Artificial Intelligence, Design Software, Front-End Web Development, React.js, Javascript

    4.6 stars, 22 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (22) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Amazon Web Services

    AWS Security – Encryption Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Encryption, Amazon Web Services, Data Security, Cryptography, Security Controls, Cryptographic Protocols

    4.8 stars, 57 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • P

    Packt

    Mastering QuickBooks® 2025

    Skills you'll gain: Month End Closing, Inventory Accounting, Inventory Management System, Accounting, Sales Tax, Accounting Software, General Accounting, Reconciliation, Payroll, Payroll Administration, Ledgers (Accounting), Tax Management, Small Business Accounting, Payroll Reporting, Payroll Tax, Payroll Systems, Bookkeeping, Finance, Enterprise Application Management, Business

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • W

    Whizlabs

    Microsoft Azure Infrastructure: Networking & Security

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Load Balancing, Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Firewall, Network Administration, Key Management, IT Security Architecture, Virtual Networking, Cloud Security, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Infrastructure, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Architecture, Security Controls, General Networking, Network Planning And Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Shell Scripting: Security, Portability & Debugging

    Skills you'll gain: Unix Shell, Shell Script, Unix, Bash (Scripting Language), Linux Commands, Linux, Unix Commands, Linux Servers, Secure Coding, Maintainability, Hardening, Command-Line Interface, Debugging, Windows PowerShell, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Authorization (Computing), Cross Platform Development, Mac OS, Security Management

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Security Engineering and Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, IT Security Architecture, Cloud Security, Hardening, Security Engineering, Cryptographic Protocols, Infrastructure Security, Information Systems Security, System Configuration, Cryptography, Endpoint Security, Key Management, Encryption, Mobile Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Spring Security Authentication & Access

    Skills you'll gain: Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Spring Framework, OAuth, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Single Sign-On (SSO), Java Programming, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Spring Boot, Secure Coding, Identity and Access Management, Data Persistence, Apache Tomcat, Public Key Infrastructure, Databases

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Coursera

    Software Creation: Version Control, Debugging, Object Design

    Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Debugging, Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Design, Program Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Development, Software Versioning, Git (Version Control System), Programming Principles, Software Design, Computer Programming, Software Engineering, Software Development Tools

    4.5 stars, 6 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Security at the Edge

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Network Security, Event Monitoring, Security Strategy, Risk Management Framework, Internet Of Things, Cyber Risk, Threat Management, Hardening, Cyber Security Strategy, Infrastructure Security, Security Engineering, Endpoint Security, Cyber Attacks, Security Controls, Computer Hardware, Risk Analysis, Network Infrastructure

    4.3 stars, 7 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (7) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Infosec

    JavaScript Security Part 3

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Serverless Computing, Secure Coding, Risk Management Framework, Cloud Security, Threat Management, Infrastructure Security, Cloud Services, Cloud Platforms, Javascript, Node.JS

    4.6 stars, 32 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

  • Data Management, Security, and Sharing: Packt
  • OWASP Web Application Security: Edureka
  • Master AI Coding Agents for Advanced Software Development: SkillsBooster Academy
  • AWS Security – Encryption Fundamentals: Amazon Web Services
  • Mastering QuickBooks® 2025: Packt
  • Microsoft Azure Infrastructure: Networking & Security: Whizlabs
  • Shell Scripting: Security, Portability & Debugging: Packt
  • Security Engineering and Cryptography: Packt
  • Advanced Spring Security Authentication & Access: Packt
  • Software Creation: Version Control, Debugging, Object Design: Coursera

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