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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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    Codio

    Web Technologies and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Angular, OAuth, Test Driven Development (TDD), Cryptography, Web Components, Data Validation, Vue.JS, Data Security, Authentications, HTML and CSS, Encryption, Authorization (Computing), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Web Development, Web Applications, JavaScript Frameworks, Javascript, Security Strategy, Computer Programming

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    ISC2

    Systems and Application Security

    Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Endpoint Security, Mobile Security, Cloud Security, Application Security, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Encryption

    4.7
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    33 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Advanced Practices in Application Security

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, DevSecOps, Application Security, Cloud Security, Threat Detection, Security Controls, Security Testing, Application Development, Containerization, Software Development, Continuous Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Supply Chain, Dependency Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Security Essentials for Modern Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), DevSecOps, Secure Coding, Application Security, Threat Detection, Security Testing, Security Engineering, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Vulnerability Assessments, CI/CD, Vulnerability Scanning, Continuous Deployment

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 5

    Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Network Security, Linux, Linux Administration, Security Controls, Hardening, Ubuntu, File Management, Authorization (Computing), File Systems, System Configuration, Command-Line Interface

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Evaluate, Create, and Analyze App Security

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Security Testing, Secure Coding, Vulnerability Scanning, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Management, Dependency Analysis, Application Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Requirements Analysis, DevSecOps, Security Strategy, Code Review, Risk Management Framework

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    Security: A Comprehensive Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Operating System Administration, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Incident Response, Disaster Recovery, Cloud Deployment, Microsoft Windows, DevOps, Cloud-Native Computing, Operating Systems, System Configuration, Firewall, Cloud Computing Architecture, Linux Administration, Risk Management

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    SonarQube Mastery: Continuous Code Inspection & Security

    Skills you'll gain: SonarQube, Code Review, Vulnerability, CI/CD, Secure Coding, GitLab, Jenkins, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Software Quality Assurance, Maintainability, Kubernetes, GitHub, Software Installation, Security Management, Data Integration, Performance Tuning, Quality Improvement, Technical Management, Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Security-Driven Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Application Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Authentications, OAuth, Development Testing, Software Development Life Cycle, Unified Modeling Language, Authorization (Computing), Single Sign-On (SSO), Security Software, Software Development, Vulnerability Assessments, Data Validation, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Secure Your Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Web Applications, Cloud Applications, Application Security, Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, Authorization (Computing), Key Management, Application Programming Interface (API), Authentications, Encryption

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    Salesforce Security and Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Salesforce Development, Workflow Management, Operational Efficiency, Data Access, Business Process Automation, Data Security, Data Sharing, Application Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), IT Automation, Automation, Security Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Pentesting APIs

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, API Testing, Application Programming Interface (API), Security Testing, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Penetration Testing, Application Security, Restful API, Authentications, Personally Identifiable Information, Brute-force attacks, Security Engineering, Threat Modeling, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, Exploitation techniques, Data Security, Business Logic, Authorization (Computing), Cybersecurity

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Web Technologies and Security: Codio
  • Systems and Application Security: ISC2
  • Advanced Practices in Application Security: Starweaver
  • Security Essentials for Modern Developers: Coursera
  • Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 5: Pearson
  • Evaluate, Create, and Analyze App Security: Coursera
  • Security: A Comprehensive Approach: Illinois Tech
  • SonarQube Mastery: Continuous Code Inspection & Security: Coursera
  • Security-Driven Software Development: Packt
  • Secure Your Applications: Microsoft

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