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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


  • M

    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Essentials for Forensics

    Skills you'll gain: Mobile Security, Digital Forensics, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Security Strategy, Investigation, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Mobile Development, Cyber Security Policies, Model Training, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Threat Modeling, Data Security, Cyber Governance, Endpoint Security, Machine Learning Methods, iOS Development, Application Security

    ★ 4.5 (35) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Coursera

    SQL Data Quality, Security, and Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Data Strategy, Data Migration, Correlation Analysis, Security Controls, Data Quality, Data Infrastructure, Metadata Management, SQL, Data Integrity, Cyber Security Assessment, Data Security, Data Validation, Data Pipelines, Dashboard Creation, Data Warehousing, Dashboard, Statistical Analysis, Auditing, Root Cause Analysis

    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Google Cloud

    Security Command Center Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Threat Detection, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Configuration Management, Google Cloud Platform, Security Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Vulnerability Scanning, Continuous Monitoring, Vulnerability Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • 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, Computer Networking, Network Security, Software-Defined Networking, Network Routing, Cloud Computing, Security Controls, Cloud Security, Firewall, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cloud Management, DevOps, Automation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Coursera

    Software Creation: Version Control, Debugging, Object Design

    Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Debugging, Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Development, Git (Version Control System), Programming Principles, Software Design, Computer Programming, Software Engineering, Integrated Development Environments, Command-Line Interface

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

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

    Simplilearn

    Generative AI Course in Software Testing and Documentation

    Skills you'll gain: Software Documentation, API Testing, Test Automation, Generative AI, Software Testing, AI Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Test Case, Secure Coding, Full-Stack Web Development, Technical Documentation

    ★ 4.1 (16) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Packt

    The Security Consultant's Handbook

    Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Risk Management Framework, Business Risk Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Risk Analysis, Legal Risk, Consulting, Risk Management, Investigation, Business Consulting, Security Strategy, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Crisis Management, Regulatory Requirements, Management Consulting, Enterprise Security, Threat Management, Business Planning, Compliance Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Spring Boot, Spring Security & Application Finalization

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, Hibernate (Java), API Design, Development Testing, Verification And Validation, Authentications, Application Programming Interface (API), Object-Relational Mapping, Maintainability, Secure Coding, Data Persistence, Application Frameworks, Authorization (Computing), Application Design, YAML, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Endpoint Security, Business Logic

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    AI CERTs

    Bitcoin Threats & Future Security

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Controls, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Information Systems Security, Regulatory Compliance, Financial Regulation

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    LearnKartS

    Node.js Backend Security, Performance and Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Cloud Deployment, MongoDB, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Application Deployment, Server Side, Back-End Web Development, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Redis, Authorization (Computing), API Testing, Authentications, NoSQL, Security Controls, Performance Tuning, Secure Coding, Geospatial Information and Technology, Scalability, Performance Testing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Packt

    CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Business Continuity, Cryptographic Protocols, Network Security, Cryptography, Encryption, User Provisioning, Security Management, Penetration Testing, ISO/IEC 27001, Threat Management, Network Performance Management, Information Systems Security, Network Architecture, Cyber Operations, Data Management, Vulnerability Management, Software Development Methodologies, Cybersecurity, Configuration Management

    ★ 4.8 (157) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Packt

    Scrum Advanced - Software Development and Program Management

    Skills you'll gain: Scrum (Software Development), Agile Software Development, Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Scalability, Program Management, Project Coordination, Coordination, Leadership, Influencing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Cyber Security: Essentials for Forensics: Macquarie University
  • SQL Data Quality, Security, and Governance: Coursera
  • Security Command Center Fundamentals: Google Cloud
  • GCP Security and Networking: LearnKartS
  • Software Creation: Version Control, Debugging, Object Design: Coursera
  • Generative AI Course in Software Testing and Documentation: Simplilearn
  • The Security Consultant's Handbook: Packt
  • Spring Boot, Spring Security & Application Finalization: Board Infinity
  • Bitcoin Threats & Future Security : AI CERTs
  • Node.js Backend Security, Performance and Optimization: LearnKartS

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