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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


  • I

    Infosec

    Introduction to Secure Coding and Input Validation in iOS

    Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Swift Programming, Mobile Security, Mobile Development, Secure Coding, IT Security Architecture, Application Security, Data Validation, Vulnerability Assessments, Cryptography, Application Programming Interface (API), JSON

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Pearson

    Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Unit 3

    Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Zero Trust Network Access, Linux Administration, Network Security, Security Strategy, Remote Access Systems, Linux, Security Controls, Unix, Ubuntu, Systems Administration, System Configuration

    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), Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Threat Modeling, Model Deployment, Model Evaluation, CI/CD, Continuous Monitoring, AI Personalization, Resilience, Compliance Management, Containerization, Engineering

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    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, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Network Security, Security Controls, Infrastructure Security, Identity and Access Management, System Monitoring, File Management, Systems Administration, 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 4

    Skills you'll gain: File Management, OS Process Management, Linux, Linux Servers, Data Security, Linux Commands, 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
  • I

    Infosec

    Memory, Encryption, and Protecting Data in iOS

    Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, iOS Development, Secure Coding, Encryption, Network Security, Application Programming Interface (API), Swift Programming, Mobile Security, Application Security, Data Persistence, Key Management, Data Security, Data Storage

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Packt

    Application Security Program Ignition Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, DevSecOps, Application Security, Security Requirements Analysis, Vulnerability Management, Threat Management, Security Testing, Security Engineering, Secure Coding, Vulnerability Assessments, Penetration Testing, Security Awareness, Security Strategy, DevOps, Technology Roadmaps, Risk Management Framework, Software Development Life Cycle

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Secure AI Code & Libraries with Static Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Application Security, Secure Coding, DevSecOps, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Responsible AI, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Scanning, AI Personalization, Continuous Integration, Code Review, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Dependency Analysis, Analysis, Program Implementation, Supply Chain

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    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, Cyber Attacks, Internet Of Things, Mobile Security, Hardening, Personally Identifiable Information, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Network Security, Information Privacy, Vulnerability Management, Release 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
  • C

    Coursera

    Cybersecurity & Data Privacy for Technical Product Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Agile Methodology, Security Management, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Assessment, Technical Management, Performance Metric, Risk Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Usable Security

    Skills you'll gain: Usability, Human Computer Interaction, Authentications, Security Engineering, Usability Testing, Interaction Design, Human Factors, Information Privacy, Cybersecurity, Personally Identifiable Information, User Interface (UI) Design, Multi-Factor Authentication, User Centered Design, Design

    ★ 4.6 (3.3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Secure Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, DevSecOps, Security Testing, Software Development Methodologies, Configuration Management, Software Development, Software Configuration Management, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Testing, API Testing, Threat Modeling, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud Security, Risk Management Framework, Change Control

    ★ 4.8 (38) · 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

  • Introduction to Secure Coding and Input Validation in iOS: Infosec
  • Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Unit 3: Pearson
  • Harden AI: Secure Your ML Pipelines: Coursera
  • Securing Linux Systems: LearnQuest
  • Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Unit 4: Pearson
  • Memory, Encryption, and Protecting Data in iOS: Infosec
  • Application Security Program Ignition Guide: Packt
  • Secure AI Code & Libraries with Static Analysis: Coursera
  • IoT Security: Privacy, Software, and Physical Security: CertNexus
  • Cybersecurity & Data Privacy for Technical Product Managers: Coursera

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