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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

    Event-Driven Systems, Security, and Microservices

    Skills you'll gain: Containerization, Docker (Software), Microservices, Authentications, OAuth, Integration Testing, .NET Framework, Event-Driven Programming, Software Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Software Design Patterns, Scalability, Authorization (Computing), Transaction Processing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Analyze, Create, and Evaluate Cloud Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, IT Security Architecture, DevSecOps, Security Controls, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Infrastructure Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Identity and Access Management, Cyber Security Policies, Cloud Computing, Vulnerability Management, Continuous Monitoring, Network Security, NIST 800-53, Authorization (Computing), Threat Detection, Auditing, Anomaly Detection

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    AWS Networking, Specialized Services, and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Network Architecture, Cloud Security, Cloud Storage, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtual Networking, Network Planning And Design, Data Storage, Network Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Network Administration, Network Security, Computer Networking, Data Storage Technologies, Security Controls, Security Management, File Systems, Data Management, Application Lifecycle Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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    Coursera

    SQL Data Quality, Security, and Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Data Strategy, Data Migration, Correlation Analysis, Security Controls, Data Quality, Data Infrastructure, Metadata Management, SQL, Data Integrity, Cyber Security Assessment, Data Security, Data Validation, Data Pipelines, Dashboard Creation, Data Warehousing, Dashboard, Statistical Analysis, Auditing, Root Cause Analysis

    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    ISC2

    Information Technologies and Security in Healthcare Settings

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Health Technology, Health Information Management, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Data Management, Health Care, Health Informatics, Cloud Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Regulatory Compliance, Information Systems Security, Information Privacy, Information Management, Data Security, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Cloud Standards, Interoperability, Information Technology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    Node.js Backend Security, Performance and Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Cloud Deployment, MongoDB, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Application Deployment, Server Side, Back-End Web Development, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Redis, Authorization (Computing), API Testing, Authentications, NoSQL, Security Controls, Performance Tuning, Secure Coding, Geospatial Information and Technology, Scalability, Performance Testing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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, 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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    Simplilearn

    Cyber Security Hashing Training for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Data Security, Cryptography, AI Security, Data Storage, Data Integrity, Algorithms

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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, 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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    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

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Event-Driven Systems, Security, and Microservices: Packt
  • Analyze, Create, and Evaluate Cloud Security: Coursera
  • AWS Networking, Specialized Services, and Security: Packt
  • Cyber Security: Essentials for Managers and Leaders: Macquarie University
  • SQL Data Quality, Security, and Governance: Coursera
  • Information Technologies and Security in Healthcare Settings: ISC2
  • Node.js Backend Security, Performance and Optimization: LearnKartS
  • CISSP Domain 6: Security Assessment and Testing: Infosec
  • Cyber Security Hashing Training for Beginners: Simplilearn
  • CCNA Advanced – WAN, Security, and Network Services: Packt

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