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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


  • C

    CertNexus

    CSC: Secure Software Testing and Maintenance

    Skills you'll gain: Security Testing, Application Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Software Testing, Secure Coding, Test Tools, Regression Testing, Unit Testing, Penetration Testing, Security Controls, Computer Security, Test Driven Development (TDD), Debugging, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Computer Programming, Python Programming, Node.JS, Information Privacy, JavaScript Frameworks, Javascript

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Packt

    Cyber Secure Coder (CSC-110)

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Security Requirements Analysis, Security Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Software Design, Encryption, Vulnerability Management, Security Controls, Data Security, Cryptography, Continuous Monitoring, Authentications, Development Testing, System Monitoring

    ★ 5 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Usable Security

    Skills you'll gain: Human Factors (Security), Usability, Human Computer Interaction, Authentications, Security Engineering, Usability Testing, Interaction Design, User Interface (UI), Human Factors, Information Privacy, Cybersecurity, Personally Identifiable Information, User Interface (UI) Design, Multi-Factor Authentication, User Centered Design, Design

    ★ 4.6 (3.3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Evaluate, Create, and Analyze App Security

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Threat Modeling, Secure Coding, Vulnerability Scanning, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Management, Dependency Analysis, Application Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Requirements Analysis, DevSecOps, Code Review, Risk Management Framework

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    University of California, Davis

    Identifying Security Vulnerabilities

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Secure Coding, Cryptography, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Encryption, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Data Security, Exploitation techniques, Security Controls, Authentications, Vulnerability Management, Data Validation

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

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

    LearnKartS

    Salesforce Security and Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Salesforce Development, Workflow Management, Operational Efficiency, Data Access, Force.com, Process Design, Business Process Automation, Data Security, Data Sharing, Authorization (Computing), No-Code Development, Application Security, Security Controls, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), IT Automation, Identity and Access Management, Automation, Security Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Coursera

    Securing Applications with Checkmarx

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), DevSecOps, Security Testing, Application Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, CI/CD, Continuous Monitoring, Docker (Software), Technical Communication, Containerization, Computer Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • M

    Microsoft

    Secure Your Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Web Applications, Cloud Applications, Application Security, Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, Authorization (Computing), Key Management, Application Development, Security Strategy, Application Programming Interface (API), Authentications, Encryption

    ★ 4.6 (14) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Infosec

    Writing Secure Code in C++

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, C and C++, Application Security, Computer Programming Tools, System Programming, C++ (Programming Language), Software Development Tools, Exploit development, C (Programming Language), Security Software, Debugging, Security Engineering, Security Testing, Interoperability, Unix, Embedded Software, Information Systems Security, OS Process Management, Embedded Systems, Programming Principles

    ★ 2.7 (35) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    University of California, Davis

    Identifying Security Vulnerabilities in C/C++Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, C and C++, Linux Administration, Verification And Validation, Code Review, Vulnerability Management, Linux, Security Controls, Vulnerability Assessments, Unix, User Accounts, Data Validation, File I/O, Cryptography, File Systems, System Programming, C (Programming Language), Identity and Access Management, Encryption

    ★ 4.6 (81) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Packt

    Security-Driven Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Application Security, Secure Coding, Authentications, OAuth, Threat Management, Software Testing, Development Testing, Software Development Life Cycle, Unit Testing, Security Testing, Unified Modeling Language, Authorization (Computing), Single Sign-On (SSO), Databases, Security Software, Software Development, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • W

    Whizlabs

    Design security solutions for infrastructure

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Endpoint Security, Zero Trust Network Access, Application Security, Security Strategy, Hardening, Microsoft Servers, Data Security, Security Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Patch Management

    Advanced · 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

  • CSC: Secure Software Testing and Maintenance: CertNexus
  • Cyber Secure Coder (CSC-110) : Packt
  • Usable Security: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Evaluate, Create, and Analyze App Security: Coursera
  • Identifying Security Vulnerabilities: University of California, Davis
  • Salesforce Security and Automation: LearnKartS
  • Securing Applications with Checkmarx: Coursera
  • Secure Your Applications: Microsoft
  • Writing Secure Code in C++: Infosec
  • Identifying Security Vulnerabilities in C/C++Programming: University of California, Davis

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