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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

    SCS-C02: AWS Certified Security - Specialty

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Key Management, Identity and Access Management, Single Sign-On (SSO), Amazon Web Services, Encryption, Amazon CloudWatch, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Security, Infrastructure Security, Event Monitoring, Continuous Monitoring, Application Security, Security Management, Firewall, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Computer Security Incident Management, Data Security, Incident Response, Compliance Management

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Whizlabs

    AWS: Security, Management and Governance

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Kinesis, Amazon Web Services, Amazon CloudWatch, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Security, Data Security, Amazon S3, Authentications, Identity and Access Management, AWS CloudFormation, Cloud API, Key Management, Microservices, Real Time Data, Encryption, Query Languages

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    AWS: Data Protection and Security Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Patch Management, Data Security, Cloud Security, Amazon Web Services, Data Governance, Cyber Governance, Cloud Management, Key Management, Amazon S3, Encryption, IT Automation, Public Key Infrastructure, Configuration Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Designing Robust Information System Security Architectures

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, IT Security Architecture, Application Security, Security Testing, Security Strategy, Information Systems Security, Security Engineering, Security Controls, Software Architecture, Software Development Methodologies, Software Development Life Cycle, Business Strategies, Penetration Testing, Compliance Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universiteit Leiden

    Security & Safety Challenges in a Globalized World

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Safety and Security, Case Studies, Public Safety and National Security, Cybersecurity, Incident Management, International Relations, Crisis Intervention, Governance, Public Policies

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Security & Ethical Hacking: Attacking the Network

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Network Security, Cyber Operations, Network Monitoring, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Scanning, Cryptographic Protocols, Remote Access Systems, Network Protocols, Encryption, General Networking, Command-Line Interface, Network Analysis, Proxy Servers

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)

    Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Data Security, Multi-Factor Authentication, Microsoft Azure, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cloud Security, Active Directory, Threat Modeling, Security Strategy, Authentications, Data Storage, Application Security, Database Architecture and Administration, IT Security Architecture, Virtual Machines, Microsoft SQL Servers, Infrastructure Security, Kubernetes, Continuous Monitoring, Web Applications

    4.5
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    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Wireshark for Security: Detect Network Anomalies

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Hunting, Anomaly Detection, Network Security, General Networking, Network Monitoring, Real Time Data, Security Strategy, Network Analysis, Network Protocols, Data Capture

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Security Foundations, Threats, and Network Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Cyber Attacks, Encryption, IT Security Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Threat Management, Threat Detection, Firewall, Key Management, Security Management, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Network Planning And Design, Authorization (Computing), Public Key Infrastructure, Authentications, Risk Management Framework

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EC-Council

    Into the Trenches: Security Operations Center

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Event Monitoring, Cyber Threat Hunting, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Enterprise Security, Threat Detection, Data Loss Prevention, Network Analysis

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Introduction to Security Principles in Cloud Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, DevSecOps, Cloud Computing, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Google Cloud Platform, Network Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing Architecture, IT Automation, General Networking, Cloud Technologies, Infrastructure Security, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Digital Transformation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    ISC2

    Privacy and Security for Healthcare Organizations​

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Cyber Security Strategy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Information Privacy, Security Awareness, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Cyber Attacks, Information Assurance, Security Controls, Health Information Management, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Computer Security Awareness Training, Data Sharing, Security Strategy, Authorization (Computing), Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care Procedure and Regulation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • SCS-C02: AWS Certified Security - Specialty: Packt
  • AWS: Security, Management and Governance: Whizlabs
  • AWS: Data Protection and Security Governance: Whizlabs
  • Designing Robust Information System Security Architectures: LearnQuest
  • Security & Safety Challenges in a Globalized World: Universiteit Leiden
  • Security & Ethical Hacking: Attacking the Network: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500): Microsoft
  • Wireshark for Security: Detect Network Anomalies: Coursera
  • Security Foundations, Threats, and Network Protection: Packt
  • Into the Trenches: Security Operations Center : EC-Council

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