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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


  • V

    VMware

    Networking and Security Architecture with VMware NSX

    Skills you'll gain: NSX-T Network Virtualization, Virtual Networking, Virtualization, Network Architecture, Disaster Recovery, Software-Defined Networking, Network Security, IT Automation, Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC), Firewall, Security Controls, Information Technology Operations, Network Routing, Digital Transformation, Hybrid Cloud Computing

    ★ 4.7 (464) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    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

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

    LearnQuest

    Fundamentals of Information System Security Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Information Systems Security, Systems Architecture, Zero Trust Network Access, Risk Management Framework, Application Security, Computer Security, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Network Security, Security Strategy, Information Assurance, Data Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Risk, Enterprise Architecture, Data Integrity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    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

    ★ 4.8 (470) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • W

    Whizlabs

    GCP: Monitoring, Security, and Costs

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cost Management, Cloud Management, System Monitoring, Application Performance Management, Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, Key Management, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Continuous Monitoring, Cloud-Based Integration, Encryption, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Configuration Management, Event-Driven Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    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

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

    Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.

    Check Point Jump Start: Quantum Spark Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Threat Management, Network Security, Firewall, Threat Detection, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Disaster Recovery, Remote Access Systems, Network Administration, Data Integrity, Network Monitoring, Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls, System Configuration, Network Troubleshooting, Security Management, System Monitoring, Active Directory

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    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 (8) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Gen AI for Software Development: Code Generation for Python

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Vibe coding, Generative AI, Google Gemini, Development Environment, Computational Thinking, Program Development, Software Development, Python Programming

    ★ 4.1 (11) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Security in Google Cloud en Français

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Prompt Engineering, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Google Cloud Platform, Authentications, Prompt Engineering Tools, Cloud Development, Cloud Deployment, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Identity and Access Management, Cloud Platforms, Kubernetes, Cloud Security, Cloud Applications, Generative AI, Data Loss Prevention, Cloud Management, Encryption, OAuth, Threat Detection

    ★ 4.6 (87) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Packt

    Advanced Networking, Virtualization, and IT Security

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtualization, Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Network Administration, Cloud Computing, Firewall, Virtual Networking, Network Architecture, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Mobile Security, Network Infrastructure, Cloud Services, General Networking, Augmented Reality, Cloud Security, Security Controls, Network Protocols, Peripheral Devices

    ★ 4.8 (27) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Packt

    Advanced Network Security and Endpoint Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Endpoint Security, Hardening, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Firewall, IT Security Architecture, Network Administration, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Security, Computer Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cloud Computing, Authorization (Computing), Security Controls, Cryptographic Protocols, Identity and Access Management, Email Security, Network Infrastructure

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Networking and Security Architecture with VMware NSX: VMware
  • SCS-C02: AWS Certified Security - Specialty: Packt
  • Fundamentals of Information System Security Architecture: LearnQuest
  • Security & Safety Challenges in a Globalized World: Universiteit Leiden
  • GCP: Monitoring, Security, and Costs: Whizlabs
  • AWS: Security, Management and Governance: Whizlabs
  • Check Point Jump Start: Quantum Spark Network Security: Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.
  • Wireshark for Security: Detect Network Anomalies: Coursera
  • Gen AI for Software Development: Code Generation for Python: Coursera
  • Security in Google Cloud en Français: Google Cloud

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