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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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    Infosec

    iOS Access Control & Protecting Software & System Integrity

    Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Vulnerability Assessments, iOS Development, Software Testing, Development Testing, Authentications, Unit Testing, Application Security, Security Testing, Secure Coding, Identity and Access Management, Knowledge of Apple Software, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Verification And Validation, Debugging, Multi-Factor Authentication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Pearson

    Securing Your DevOps Pipelines

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), DevSecOps, Security Testing, CI/CD, DevOps, Application Security, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Regulatory Compliance, Devops Tools, Penetration Testing, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Compliance Auditing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Learn Secure Coding with Bob and Alice

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Secure Coding, Application Security, DevSecOps, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cybersecurity, Security Testing, Mobile Security, Software Development Life Cycle, Cryptographic Protocols, Security Controls, Computer Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Continuous Monitoring, Vulnerability Management, Computer Programming, C and C++, Java Programming, Python Programming, C (Programming Language)

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Packt

    Fundamentals of Secure Software

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Threat Modeling, Application Security, Software Development Life Cycle, DevSecOps, Threat Management, Security Testing, Secure Coding, Cloud Security, Encryption, Vulnerability Scanning, Software Development, Cryptography, CI/CD, Cloud Platforms, DevOps, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, Penetration Testing, Configuration Management

    ★ 4.4 (8) · Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    STARWEAVER

    Application Security Testing and Debugging

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Security Testing, Cyber Security Strategy, Application Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Strategy, Penetration Testing, DevSecOps, Software Testing, Debugging, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Secure Coding, Test Automation, Code Review, Vulnerability Management, Exploitation techniques, Technical Communication, Continuous Monitoring

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
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    Pearson

    (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Unit 6

    Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Mobile Security, Cloud Security, Application Security, Cloud Deployment, Malware Protection, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Virtual Machines, Enterprise Application Management, Virtualization, Firewall, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Containerization, User Provisioning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    John Wiley & Sons

    Foundations of Secure Coding and Core Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Secure Coding, Application Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cybersecurity, DevSecOps, Cryptographic Protocols, Security Controls, Computer Security, Cryptography, Data Access, Database Application, Encryption, Data Security, Information Assurance, Data Validation, Authorization (Computing), Data Integrity, Computer Programming, Identity and Access Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Whizlabs

    CISM: Security Program Management

    Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Security Controls, Threat Management, IT Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Continuous Monitoring, IT Security Architecture, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Security Awareness, Program Implementation, Risk Management, Computer Security Awareness Training, Risk Control, Governance, Performance Metric, Risk Analysis, Disaster Recovery, Feasibility Studies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Packt

    The Embedded Linux Security Handbook

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Security Engineering, Hardening, Embedded Systems, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Network Security, IT Security Architecture, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Encryption, System Configuration, Federal Information Security Management Act, Linux, Hardware Architecture, Data Storage Technologies, Cryptography, Key Management, File Systems, Computer Hardware

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Pragmatic AI Labs

    LLM Security and Vulnerabilities

    Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), AI Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Application Security, Threat Modeling, Security Testing, Secure Coding, Vulnerability Assessments, Software Architecture, Prompt Engineering, IT Security Architecture, Security Controls, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Validation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Advanced Practices in Application Security

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Application Security, Application Design, Cloud Security, Security Testing, Application Development, IT Security Architecture, Cloud Standards, Security Controls, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Cloud-Native Computing, Multi-Cloud, Software Development, Continuous Monitoring, CI/CD, Containerization, Dependency Analysis, Supply Chain

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
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    Infosec

    CISSP Domain 8: Software development security

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Security Testing, Risk Management Framework, Systems Development Life Cycle, Secure Coding, Threat Modeling, Software Testing, Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle, Web Applications, Vulnerability Scanning, Software Development Methodologies, Application Programming Interface (API), Database Application, Agile Methodology, Data Validation

    ★ 5 (20) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • iOS Access Control & Protecting Software & System Integrity: Infosec
  • Securing Your DevOps Pipelines: Pearson
  • Learn Secure Coding with Bob and Alice: John Wiley & Sons
  • Fundamentals of Secure Software: Packt
  • Application Security Testing and Debugging: STARWEAVER
  • (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Unit 6: Pearson
  • Foundations of Secure Coding and Core Practices: John Wiley & Sons
  • CISM: Security Program Management: Whizlabs
  • The Embedded Linux Security Handbook: Packt
  • LLM Security and Vulnerabilities: Pragmatic AI Labs

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