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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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    Packt

    Web App Security & Real-World Penetration Testing Strategies

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Cloud Operations, Monitoring, Security, and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Hybrid Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Site Reliability Engineering, Terraform, Cloud Standards, Cloud Deployment, Multi-Cloud, System Monitoring, Security Controls, Identity and Access Management, Ansible, IT Automation, Continuous Monitoring, Zero Trust Network Access, Encryption, Disaster Recovery

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Cisco Software-Defined Wan for Enterprise & Cloud: Unit 3

    Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Wide Area Networks, Software-Defined Networking, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Routing, Network Planning And Design, Virtual Networking, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Architecture, Border Gateway Protocol, Network Performance Management, Network Protocols, Cyber Security Policies, Configuration Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    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

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    Microsoft

    Healthcare Data Management, Security, and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Health Informatics, Azure Active Directory, Health Information Management, Medical Privacy, Cloud Security, Health Care, Data Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Real Time Data, Data Infrastructure, Scalability, AI Security, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Medical Records, Data Management, Microsoft Azure, Regulatory Compliance, Security Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    AWS: Resilient Solutions and Security Controls

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Disaster Recovery, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Firewall, Network Security, Cloud Security, Amazon DynamoDB, Cloud Solutions, Scalability, Security Management, NoSQL, Cyber Security Policies, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    Cyber Threats and Network Security Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Network Security, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Operating System Administration, IT Security Architecture, Cyber Attacks, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Engineering, Malware Protection, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Incident Response, Network Monitoring, Incident Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    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

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Demystifying Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Oracle Cloud, Identity and Access Management, IT Security Architecture, Oracle Databases, Encryption, Cloud Management, Infrastructure Security, Network Security, Data Security, Continuous Monitoring, Security Controls, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Standards, Security Strategy, Computer Security, Threat Detection

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Get started with Jira

    Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, Jira (Software), Product Roadmaps, Collaborative Software, Kanban Principles, Project Coordination, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Issue Tracking, Agile Project Management, Project Management Software

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Essentials for Managers and Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Safety Culture, Dashboard, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Communication, Business Metrics, Security Strategy, Governance, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Communication Strategies, Strategic Communication, Culture Transformation, IT Management, Enterprise Security, Cyber Operations, Leadership, Regulatory Requirements, Risk Mitigation, Initiative and Leadership, Organizational Leadership

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Whizlabs

    Microsoft Copilot: Power Platform & Security Best Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft 365, Collaborative Software, Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, Security Management, AI Integrations, Threat Detection, Compliance Management, AI Security, Generative AI Agents, Workflow Management, Business Process Automation, Automation, Generative AI

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Web App Security & Real-World Penetration Testing Strategies: Packt
  • Cloud Operations, Monitoring, Security, and Compliance: IBM
  • Cisco Software-Defined Wan for Enterprise & Cloud: Unit 3: Pearson
  • Enhancing Mac Security: Strategies for Protection: LearnQuest
  • Healthcare Data Management, Security, and Compliance: Microsoft
  • AWS: Resilient Solutions and Security Controls: Whizlabs
  • Cyber Threats and Network Security Foundations: Edureka
  • Web Application Security Testing with OWASP ZAP: Coursera
  • Demystifying Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Security: Coursera
  • Get started with Jira: Coursera

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