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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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    ISC2

    Information Technologies and Security in Healthcare Settings

    Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Health Information Management, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Data Management, Health Care, Cloud Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Regulatory Compliance, Information Privacy, Information Management, Data Security, Interoperability, Electronic Medical Record, Records Management, Security Controls, Information Technology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    Certified Blockchain Security Professional (CBSP) Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptographic Protocols, Blockchain, Business Continuity Planning, Cryptography, Encryption, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Data Management, Security Engineering, Digital Assets, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Architecture Review, Cybersecurity, Regulatory Compliance, Enterprise Security, Network Security, Asset Protection, Vulnerability Management, Data Security

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edureka

    Mastering Cloud: Security, Optimization & Migration on AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing Architecture, Public Cloud, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Security, Data Import/Export, Load Balancing, Virtual Networking, Data Mapping, Security Management, Security Controls, Multi-Factor Authentication, Event Monitoring, Data Storage, Cloud Applications, Data Strategy, Key Management, Scalability

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Emerging Telecom Technologies: Edge Security Focus

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Network Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Engineering, Telecommunications, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Security Assessment, IT Security Architecture, Threat Detection, Security Architecture Review, Network Analysis, Continuous Monitoring, Security Strategy, Cloud Security, Security Controls, Network Infrastructure, Internet Of Things, vSAN ESA, Emerging Technologies, Infrastructure Architecture

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Preparing for Your Professional Cloud Security Engineer Journey

    Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, User Accounts, Authorization (Computing), Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Data Security, IT Security Architecture, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Security Requirements Analysis, Security Engineering, Cloud Standards, Security Controls, DevOps, Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Security, Encryption, Firewall, Google Cloud Platform, Continuous Monitoring

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    CISSP Domain 6: Security Assessment and Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Security Testing, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Security Assessment, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Vulnerability Scanning, Software Testing, Security Controls, System Monitoring, White-Box Testing, Threat Detection, IT General Controls (ITGC)

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Cyber Security Professional – Beginner’s Career Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Cisco Software-Defined Wan for Enterprise & Cloud: Unit 5

    Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Wide Area Networks, Cloud Deployment, Network Infrastructure, Data Centers, Network Planning And Design, Scalability, Configuration Management, Data Migration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    API Security on Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform

    Skills you'll gain: OAuth, API Gateway, Cloud API, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, Authentications, Security Controls, Authorization (Computing), Application Security, Network Security, Data Security, JSON, Identity and Access Management, Key Management, Threat Detection

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP): Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Security Controls

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Identity Access Management and Authentication

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Authentications, Azure Active Directory, Okta, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Data Security, Cloud Security

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    CCNA Advanced – WAN, Security, and Network Services

    Skills you'll gain: Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Wide Area Networks, Network Security, Routing Protocols, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Security Awareness, Network Administration, TCP/IP, Multiprotocol Label Switching, Computer Networking, Network Routing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Switches, Local Area Networks, Network Protocols

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    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular software security courses

  • Information Technologies and Security in Healthcare Settings: ISC2
  • Certified Blockchain Security Professional (CBSP) Exam Prep: SkillUp
  • Mastering Cloud: Security, Optimization & Migration on AWS: Edureka
  • Emerging Telecom Technologies: Edge Security Focus: Coursera
  • Preparing for Your Professional Cloud Security Engineer Journey: Google Cloud
  • CISSP Domain 6: Security Assessment and Testing: Infosec
  • Cyber Security Professional – Beginner’s Career Guide: Packt
  • Cisco Software-Defined Wan for Enterprise & Cloud: Unit 5: Pearson
  • API Security on Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform: Google Cloud
  • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP): Unit 1: Pearson

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