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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

    Pearson

    Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH): Unit 7

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Cloud Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Cyber Security Assessment, Cloud Computing, Data Security, Key Management, Public Key Infrastructure

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Google Cloud

    Créer des lacs de données et des entrepôts de données sur Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Data Lakes, Data Governance, Data Warehousing, Data Architecture, Metadata Management, Data Management, Google Cloud Platform, Data Integration, Cloud Storage, Advanced Analytics, Data Storage Technologies, Analytics, Data Security, Applied Machine Learning, Open Source Technology

    ★ 4.8 (11) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Packt

    Intermediate Ethical Hacking Hands-on Training

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Metasploit, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Vulnerability Scanning, Security Testing, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Cyber Security Assessment, Exploitation techniques, Brute-force attacks, Windows PowerShell, Active Directory, Network Security, Network Analysis, Microsoft Windows, Wireless Networks, Scripting, Virtual Machines, Virtual Environment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    The CISO Masterclass

    Skills you'll gain: Security Strategy, DevSecOps, Budget Management, Leadership, Leadership Development, Performance Metric, Workforce Development, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Networking Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware, General Networking, Network Infrastructure, Local Area Networks, OSI Models, Network Protocols, Network Support, Network Troubleshooting, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), TCP/IP, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Network Planning And Design, Wireless Networks, Network Security, Network Switches, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    Universitat Politècnica de València

    Introduction to SQL and relational databases

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Management Systems, Data Integrity, Database Management, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Database Administration, Databases, Database Theory, Query Languages, Database Design, Secure Coding, Back-End Web Development, Web Applications, Application Security, Data Manipulation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    How to Analyze Tweet Engagement with Twitter Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Analytics, Social Media Management, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Social Media Content, Brand Awareness, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Campaigns, Digital Advertising, Advertising, Performance Metric, Market Analysis, Performance Analysis, Digital Marketing, Marketing Communications

    ★ 4.9 (7) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Pearson

    A+ Core 1 V15 - Pearson Cert Prep: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Mobile Security, Microsoft Intune (Mobile Device Management Software), Networking Hardware, USB, Computer Hardware, System Configuration, Peripheral Devices, Display Devices, Data Storage

    ★ 3.8 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    LearnKartS

    Core AWS Services

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon Redshift, Cloud Hosting, Amazon DynamoDB, Cloud Services, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Storage, Database Administration, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing Architecture, Databases, Network Planning And Design, Virtual Networking, Servers, Database Management, Network Infrastructure, Cloud Security

    ★ 4.4 (17) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Board Infinity

    Fundamentals of Risk-Based and White-Box Test Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: White-Box Testing, Software Testing, Risk Analysis, Code Coverage, Test Case, Test Tools, Test Planning, Risk Management, Software Quality Assurance

    ★ 3.4 (8) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Google Cloud

    Google Cloud でストリーミング データ パイプラインを構築する

    Skills you'll gain: Dataflow, Data Pipelines, Apache Kafka, Real Time Data, Extract, Transform, Load, Google Cloud Platform, Big Data, Applied Machine Learning, Cloud-Based Integration, Software Design Patterns, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Architecture, Analytics, Data Processing, Data Transformation

    ★ 4.8 (18) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    LearnQuest

    Visual Basic Programming: Inheritance and Polymorphism

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Unified Modeling Language, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Microsoft Visual Studio, Object Oriented Design, Program Development, Microsoft Development Tools, .NET Framework, Code Reusability, Software Engineering, Data Structures

    ★ 4.6 (15) · Intermediate · 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

  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH): Unit 7: Pearson
  • Créer des lacs de données et des entrepôts de données sur Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Intermediate Ethical Hacking Hands-on Training: Packt
  • The CISO Masterclass: Packt
  • Networking Fundamentals: Packt
  • Introduction to SQL and relational databases: Universitat Politècnica de València
  • How to Analyze Tweet Engagement with Twitter Analytics: Coursera
  • A+ Core 1 V15 - Pearson Cert Prep: Unit 1: Pearson
  • Core AWS Services: LearnKartS
  • Fundamentals of Risk-Based and White-Box Test Techniques: Board Infinity

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