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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


  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

    Fundamentos de UX para el desarrollo de software

    Skills you'll gain: Human Computer Interaction, User Experience Design, User Interface (UI), Prototyping, User Experience, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Interaction Design, User Centered Design, Human Factors, User Research

    4.9 stars, 11 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Trust and Security with Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Cloud Standards, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, AI Security, Cloud Platforms, Cyber Governance, Data Security, Public Cloud, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Google Gemini, Security Controls, Computer Security, Infrastructure Security, Gemini, Cyber Security Strategy

    4.9 stars, 72 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (72) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Azure DevOps Security, Compliance, and Secrets Management

    Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, Azure DevOps, Azure DevOps Pipelines, Microsoft Azure, DevOps, Governance, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Testing, Application Security, Devops Tools, Identity and Access Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Security Controls, Compliance Management, Authorization (Computing), Dependency Analysis, Containerization, Code Reusability, GitHub, Git (Version Control System)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • W

    Whizlabs

    AWS: Security and Key Management

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Web Services, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Network Security, Threat Detection, Amazon S3, Data Security, Security Management, Vulnerability Management, Firewall, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning, Key Management, User Provisioning, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Authorization (Computing), Encryption

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.

    Check Point Jump Start: Maestro Hyperscale Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Firewall, System Configuration, Security Management, Network Security, Network Administration, Network Monitoring, Virtualization

    4.7 stars, 10 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (10) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • P

    Pearson

    Cisco Software-Defined Wan for Enterprise & Cloud: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Wide Area Networks, Virtual Networking, Network Architecture, Network Routing, Network Security, Network Administration, Routing Protocols, Network Performance Management, Network Engineering

    5 stars, 6 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    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

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Mastering Endpoint Security & Threat Defense

    Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Endpoint Detection and Response, Threat Detection, Zero Trust Network Access, Cyber Threat Hunting, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Hardening, IT Security Architecture, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, Human Factors (Security), Event Monitoring, Anomaly Detection, System Monitoring, Authentications, Virtual Machines

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • W

    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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    System Validation (4): Modelling Software, Protocols, and other behaviour

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Analysis, Communication Systems, Verification And Validation, Computational Logic, Systems Design, Process Modeling, System Design and Implementation, Data Modeling, Software Design, Network Protocols

    4.6 stars, 13 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (13) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google

    IT Security: Defense against the digital dark arts

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Information Systems Security, Network Security, Application Security, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Cyber Attacks, Encryption, Data Security, Cryptography, Security Strategy, Security Management, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Security Policies, Authorization (Computing), Threat Management, Firewall, Authentications, Identity and Access Management

    4.8 stars, 26K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (26K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    IT Fundamentals: Systems, Networks & Security

    Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware, Database Management, Relational Databases, Computer Systems, Databases, Computer Architecture, Cybersecurity, Operating Systems, Cyber Attacks, SQL, TCP/IP, Information Technology, Database Systems, General Networking, Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Policies, Networking Hardware, Security Management

    4.8 stars, 15 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (15) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular software security courses

  • Fundamentos de UX para el desarrollo de software: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
  • Trust and Security with Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Azure DevOps Security, Compliance, and Secrets Management: LearnKartS
  • AWS: Security and Key Management: Whizlabs
  • Check Point Jump Start: Maestro Hyperscale Network Security: Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.
  • Cisco Software-Defined Wan for Enterprise & Cloud: Unit 1: Pearson
  • Introducing Google Security Operations (SOAR): Google Cloud
  • Mastering Endpoint Security & Threat Defense: STARWEAVER
  • Microsoft Security, Compliance & Identity Fundamentals: Whizlabs
  • System Validation (4): Modelling Software, Protocols, and other behaviour: 28DIGITAL

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