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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

    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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Certified Cloud Security Professional Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Cloud Management, Cloud Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Data Governance, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cloud Computing Architecture, Incident Response, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Infrastructure, DevSecOps, Event Monitoring, Incident Management, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Business Continuity Planning, Network Monitoring, Zero Trust Network Access, Disaster Recovery

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Real-World Applications, Deployment, and Security in NestJS

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Performance Tuning, CI/CD, DevOps, Microservices, GraphQL, Secure Coding, Application Deployment, Databases, PostgreSQL, Cloud Deployment, Back-End Web Development, Containerization, Performance Testing, Restful API, NoSQL, Application Security, TypeScript, Application Development, Javascript

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Nmap Mastery for Ethical Hacking & Network Security (2026)

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Assessment, OSI Models, TCP/IP, Network Monitoring, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Security, Network Protocols, Vulnerability Management, Security Testing, Exploitation techniques, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Network Analysis, Network Infrastructure, Firewall, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Email Security, General Networking

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • S

    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, Digital Assets, Security Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Architecture Review, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Security, Network Security, Threat Modeling, Asset Protection, Vulnerability Management, Data Security, Secure Coding

    5 stars, 10 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 5 (10) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    WordPress Security Testing for Pentesters and Bug Hunters

    Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Security Testing, Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Management, Test Script Development, Application Security, Brute-force attacks, Exploitation techniques, Content Management Systems, Cyber Engineering, Cybersecurity, Web Development Tools, Command-Line Interface, Authentications, Data Ethics, User Accounts

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • P

    Packt

    Comprehensive Cisco Security Techniques and Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Endpoint Detection and Response, Multi-Factor Authentication, Data Loss Prevention, Network Security, Patch Management, System Configuration, Network Monitoring, Data Security, Authentications, Malware Protection, Mobile Security, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, Enterprise Application Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Essentials for Governance, Risk & Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Strategy, Incident Response, Cyber Governance, Incident Management, Security Strategy, Computer Security Incident Management, Risk Modeling, Risk Analysis, Cyber Security Policies, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Event Monitoring, Cyber Risk, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Governance, Compliance Management, Cyber Operations, Risk Management, Risk Control

    4.7 stars, 32 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (32) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Risk Management for Cyber Security Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Risk Management, ISO/IEC 27001, Compliance Management, AI Security, Risk Modeling, Business Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Governance, Risk Control, Security Testing, Analysis, Threat Modeling, Technical Communication, Business Reporting

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Professional Cloud Architect Part 2: AI, Security, & Ops

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Application Performance Management, Terraform, Identity and Access Management, Generative AI Agents, Metadata Management, Google Cloud Platform, Data Sharing, Data Pipelines, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Development, Prompt Engineering, Serverless Computing, Generative AI, Cloud Security, Cloud Deployment, AI literacy, Dashboard Creation, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations)

    4.6 stars, 2.9K reviews, Advanced, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (2.9K) · Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Security Administration with Cisco Defense Orchestrator

    Skills you'll gain: General Networking, Network Architecture, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Networking Hardware, Information Technology, Computer Networking, Network Security, Threat Detection, Network Routers, Security Controls, Cyber Attacks, Network Switches, Diagram Design, Firewall, Security Software, Security Strategy

    Beginner · 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

  • Demystifying Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Security: Coursera
  • Certified Cloud Security Professional Exam Prep: LearnKartS
  • Cloud Operations, Monitoring, Security, and Compliance: IBM
  • Real-World Applications, Deployment, and Security in NestJS: Packt
  • Nmap Mastery for Ethical Hacking & Network Security (2026): Packt
  • Certified Blockchain Security Professional (CBSP) Exam Prep: SkillUp
  • WordPress Security Testing for Pentesters and Bug Hunters: Packt
  • Comprehensive Cisco Security Techniques and Automation: Packt
  • Cyber Security: Essentials for Governance, Risk & Compliance: Macquarie University
  • Risk Management for Cyber Security Managers: Packt

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