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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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    LearnQuest

    Advanced Techniques for Implementing Security Services

    Skills you'll gain: Remote Access Systems, Security Management, Data Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Management, Computer Security Awareness Training, Incident Response, Security Software, Incident Management, Continuous Monitoring, End User Training and Support, Human Factors (Security), Security Awareness, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), System Implementation, Human Factors

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Google Cloud

    Security Command Center: Vulnerabilities/Misconfigurations

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Management, Continuous Monitoring, Cloud Security, Threat Detection, Verification And Validation, Issue Tracking, Data Pipelines, Data Import/Export

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    SC-200 Microsoft Security Operations Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Hunting, Endpoint Detection and Response, Threat Detection, Incident Response, Cloud Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Computer Security Incident Management, Microsoft Azure, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Endpoint Security, Azure Active Directory, Incident Management, Security Controls, Multi-Cloud, Anomaly Detection, Email Security, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Automation, Query Languages

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Enhancing Mac Security: Strategies for Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Mac OS, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Network Security, Malware Protection, Threat Management, Endpoint Security, Threat Detection, Knowledge of Apple Software, Security Strategy, Security Controls, Security Awareness, Network Protocols, Automation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Pearson

    Cisco Software-Defined Wan for Enterprise & Cloud: Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Virtual Networking, Wide Area Networks, Network Performance Management, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Cloud Deployment, System Configuration, Package and Software Management, Configuration Management, Scalability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Coursera

    Web Application Security Testing with OWASP ZAP

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Vulnerability Scanning, Proxy Servers, Security Testing, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Brute-force attacks, Test Tools, Web Scraping

    ★ 4.3 (290) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • M

    Microsoft

    Azure Backup, Security, and Compliance Administration

    Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Copilot, Cloud Security, Continuous Monitoring, Systems Administration, Cloud Storage, Patch Management, Virtual Machines, Data Security, Generative AI

    ★ 4.7 (21) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Infosec

    CISSP Domain 1: Security and Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Information Systems Security, Risk Management, Security Management, Continuous Monitoring, Information Assurance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cyber Governance, Governance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Risk Mitigation, Cyber Security Policies, Business Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, ISO/IEC 27001, Risk Control, Risk Analysis, Threat Management, Information Systems

    ★ 4.7 (53) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Microsoft

    Security, Maintenance & Integration with BI Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Data Integrity, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Integration, Power BI, Data Maintenance, Database Administration, Database Management, Microsoft SQL Servers, Data Validation, Relational Databases, Databases, Application Programming Interface (API), Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Data Quality, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Data Security, Systems Integration, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

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

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

    Packt

    Advanced Blazor – Security, Payments & Deployment

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Applications, Application Deployment, Application Programming Interface (API), Authentications, Payment Systems, Authorization (Computing), Email Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), UI Components, Identity and Access Management, Email Automation, Database Management, Transaction Processing, User Interface (UI)

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Packt

    Risk Management for Cyber Security Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Cyber Risk, Risk Management, Threat Management, Security Controls, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, Risk Mitigation, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Data Security, Vendor Management, Stakeholder Communications, Business Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Essentials for Governance, Risk & Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Cyber Governance, Incident Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Security Policies, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Threat Management, Cyber Risk, Event Monitoring, Security Strategy, Cyber Attacks, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Governance, Compliance Management, Cyber Operations, Risk Management, Risk Control

    ★ 4.6 (17) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    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

  • Advanced Techniques for Implementing Security Services: LearnQuest
  • Security Command Center: Vulnerabilities/Misconfigurations: Google Cloud
  • SC-200 Microsoft Security Operations Analyst: Packt
  • Enhancing Mac Security: Strategies for Protection: LearnQuest
  • Cisco Software-Defined Wan for Enterprise & Cloud: Unit 2: Pearson
  • Web Application Security Testing with OWASP ZAP: Coursera
  • Azure Backup, Security, and Compliance Administration: Microsoft
  • CISSP Domain 1: Security and Risk Management: Infosec
  • Security, Maintenance & Integration with BI Tools: Microsoft
  • Advanced Blazor – Security, Payments & Deployment: Packt

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