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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

    Secure AI: Threat Model & Test Endpoints

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, AI Security, DevSecOps, Security Testing, Continuous Monitoring, CI/CD, Threat Detection, DevOps, Continuous Integration, Test Script Development, API Testing, Endpoint Security, Scripting, Unit Testing, Scripting Languages, Exploitation techniques, Integration Testing, Data Validation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • W

    Whizlabs

    Design security solutions for infrastructure

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Endpoint Security, Zero Trust Network Access, Application Security, Security Strategy, Hardening, Microsoft Servers, Data Security, Security Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Patch Management

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Packt

    The Embedded Linux Security Handbook

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Security Engineering, Hardening, Embedded Systems, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Network Security, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Encryption, System Configuration, Federal Information Security Management Act, Linux, Hardware Architecture, Data Storage Technologies, Cryptography, Key Management, File Systems, Computer Hardware, Package and Software Management

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    Edureka

    Securing AI Systems

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Modeling, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Security Strategy, DevSecOps, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Hardening, Threat Detection, Artificial Intelligence, Model Deployment, Penetration Testing, Machine Learning, Anomaly Detection

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    CertNexus

    IoT Security: Privacy, Software, and Physical Security

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Patch Management, Data Security, Information Systems Security, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Endpoint Security, Cyber Attacks, Internet Of Things, Mobile Security, Hardening, Personally Identifiable Information, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Network Security, Information Privacy, Vulnerability Management, Data Storage, Operating Systems, Cloud Services, Cloud Platforms

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Packt

    Security Engineering and Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Cloud Security, Hardening, Security Engineering, Cryptographic Protocols, Infrastructure Security, Information Systems Security, System Configuration, Cryptography, Cloud Computing, Key Management, Encryption, Mobile Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Coursera

    Harden AI: Secure Your ML Pipelines

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Hardening, DevSecOps, Vulnerability Assessments, Responsible AI, Identity and Access Management, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Cyber Governance, Infrastructure Security, Application Security, Security Controls, CI/CD, Continuous Monitoring, AI Personalization, Resilience, Compliance Management, Anomaly Detection, Data Integrity, Engineering

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Security & Ethical Hacking: Attacking Unix and Windows

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Exploitation techniques, Security Testing, Unix, Cyber Operations, Computer Security, Unix Commands, Unix Shell, System Programming, Shell Script, Linux, Debugging, Memory Management, Remote Access Systems, Authentications

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • C

    Coursera

    Cybersecurity & Data Privacy for Technical Product Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Security Management, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Assessment, Technical Management, Audit Planning, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Risk, Performance Metric, Business Ethics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Risk Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    LearnQuest

    Securing Linux Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Linux Administration, Public Key Infrastructure, Linux, Linux Servers, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Firewall, Remote Access Systems, Operating System Administration, Linux Commands, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Network Security, Hardening, Security Controls, Infrastructure Security, Identity and Access Management, System Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Information Technology

    ★ 4.5 (112) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Pearson

    Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Authentications, Remote Access Systems, Linux Administration, User Accounts, Linux Commands, User Provisioning, Operating System Administration, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, Security Controls, System Configuration, Command-Line Interface

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Pearson

    Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Unit 4

    Skills you'll gain: File Management, Linux Administration, File Systems, OS Process Management, Linux, Linux Servers, Data Security, Authorization (Computing), Linux Commands, Data Loss Prevention, Operating System Administration, Continuous Monitoring, Information Systems Security, System Monitoring, Data Storage Technologies, Network Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Data Storage, Encryption, Network Analysis

    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

  • Secure AI: Threat Model & Test Endpoints: Coursera
  • Design security solutions for infrastructure: Whizlabs
  • The Embedded Linux Security Handbook: Packt
  • Securing AI Systems: Edureka
  • IoT Security: Privacy, Software, and Physical Security: CertNexus
  • Security Engineering and Cryptography: Packt
  • Harden AI: Secure Your ML Pipelines: Coursera
  • Security & Ethical Hacking: Attacking Unix and Windows : University of Colorado Boulder
  • Cybersecurity & Data Privacy for Technical Product Managers: Coursera
  • Securing Linux Systems: LearnQuest

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