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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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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Basic Elements of Design: Design Principles and Software Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Visual Storytelling, Design Software, Design, Storytelling, Layout Design, Adobe InDesign, Color Theory, Adobe Photoshop

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    Google Workspace: Advanced Administration & Security

    Skills you'll gain: Gmail, Authorization (Computing), Google Workspace, Email Security, Data Governance, Cloud Management, Cloud Security, OAuth, Identity and Access Management, Document Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Management, Authentications, File Management, User Provisioning, Data Security, Data Sharing, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Single Sign-On (SSO), Email Marketing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    Microsoft Security, Compliance & Identity Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Zero Trust Network Access, Microsoft Azure, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Security, Endpoint Detection and Response, Security Controls, Multi-Factor Authentication, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Identity and Access Management, Data Security, Authentications, Data Governance, Infrastructure Security, Endpoint Security, Data Loss Prevention, Encryption

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Mastering Security-Enhanced Linux (SELinux)

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Linux Administration, Hardening, Linux Commands, Linux, Linux Servers, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Security Controls, Authorization (Computing), Containerization, Computer Security, System Configuration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Total Seminars

    Applied Cryptography, PKI, & Cloud Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptographic Protocols, Public Key Infrastructure, Threat Detection, Cloud Security, IT Security Architecture, Network Security, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cryptography, Cloud Computing, Key Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Architecture, Cloud Services, Virtualization, Security Engineering, Security Management, Data Management, Security Software, Security Awareness, TCP/IP

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Confluence Administration, Security & Space Configuration

    Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Performance Testing, Multi-Factor Authentication, Information Architecture, Performance Stress Testing, Security Controls, Information Privacy, Compliance Auditing, Performance Tuning, Vulnerability Scanning, Software Documentation, Authentications, ISO/IEC 27001, Penetration Testing, User Accounts, Enterprise Security, Technical Documentation, Single Sign-On (SSO), Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), End User Training and Support

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Introducing Google Security Operations (SOAR)

    Skills you'll gain: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Software, Dashboard Creation, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Incident Management, Automation, System Configuration, Interactive Data Visualization, Integrated Development Environments, Systems Integration, Data Integration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Mobile Security, Printers, & IT Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Mobile Security, Email Security, Cloud Computing, Information Technology Operations, Security Controls, Computer Security, Desktop Support, Endpoint Security, Network Troubleshooting, Hardening, Security Awareness, Technical Support, Help Desk Support, IT Infrastructure, IT Management, System Support, Mobile Development, Document Control, Operational Analysis, Operational Performance Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Trust and Security with Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Cloud Standards, IT Security Architecture, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Security, Google Cloud Platform, Infrastructure Security, Computer Security, Security Controls, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, Information Privacy, Data Governance

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Security Fundamentals – Core Cybersecurity Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Network Security, Application Security, Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Authentications, Data Security, Risk Management, Security Controls, Multi-Factor Authentication, Security Software, Threat Management, Risk Management Framework, Cryptography, Endpoint Security, Firewall, Threat Detection, Operating Systems

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Amazon Web Services

    AWS Security Governance at Scale

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Management, Cyber Governance, Security Controls, Data Governance, Security Management, User Provisioning, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Continuous Monitoring, IT Automation, Threat Detection, Automation, Configuration Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pragmatic AI Labs

    GitHub: Security, Identity, and Access

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Security Controls, Data Security, Identity and Access Management, Enterprise Application Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, Security Management, Security Engineering, Version Control, Systems Administration, Collaborative Software

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Basic Elements of Design: Design Principles and Software Overview: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Google Workspace: Advanced Administration & Security: Whizlabs
  • Microsoft Security, Compliance & Identity Fundamentals: Whizlabs
  • Mastering Security-Enhanced Linux (SELinux): Pearson
  • Applied Cryptography, PKI, & Cloud Security: Total Seminars
  • Confluence Administration, Security & Space Configuration: Coursera
  • Introducing Google Security Operations (SOAR): Google Cloud
  • Mobile Security, Printers, & IT Operations: Total Seminars
  • Trust and Security with Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Security Fundamentals – Core Cybersecurity Essentials: Packt

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