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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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    Whizlabs

    Exam Prep AZ-500:Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate

    Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Authentications, Microsoft Azure, Authorization (Computing), Network Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Identity and Access Management, Firewall, Active Directory, Cloud Security, Network Engineering, User Provisioning, Network Administration, Infrastructure Security, IT Security Architecture, Security Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Security Controls, Enterprise Application Management, Kubernetes

    4.4 stars, 28 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (28) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Packt

    Azure Data Storage, Security, and Performance Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Management, Cloud Security, Azure DevOps, Cloud Services, Cloud Storage, Cloud Computing, Cloud Applications, Azure Active Directory, Data Store, Authentications, Application Performance Management, Data Storage, Identity and Access Management, NoSQL, Redis, Performance Tuning, Authorization (Computing), System Monitoring, Security Controls

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Foundations of Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Cyber Attacks, Security Management, Network Security, Cyber Risk, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Information Assurance, Data Ethics, Network Analysis

    4.8 stars, 43K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (43K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: GRC Part 2 - Risk Management and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Strategy, Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Risk Modeling, Risk Analysis, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Security Assessment, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Security Management, Crisis Management, Threat Management, Strategic Leadership, Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Business Risk Management

    4.5 stars, 10 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • W

    Whizlabs

    Design solutions with security best practices and priorities

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Security, IT Security Architecture, DevSecOps, Threat Management, Zero Trust Network Access, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Architecture Review, Azure DevOps Pipelines, Cloud Standards, Cloud Computing, Threat Detection, Security Controls, Security Strategy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Adobe

    Adobe Acrobat: AI Tools, Document Security and Accessibility

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Acrobat, AI literacy, Document Management, Document Control, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Data Loss Prevention, Prompt Patterns, Security Controls, AI powered creativity, Technical Documentation, Data Security, Technical Communication, Information Privacy, Information Management, Content Optimization, Information Systems

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Packt

    Foundations of AWS Security: Core Concepts and Threats

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Incident Response, Cloud Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Infrastructure Security, AWS CloudFormation, Event Monitoring, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Incident Management, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Threat Detection, Cloud Infrastructure, Public Cloud, Cloud Computing, Continuous Monitoring, Configuration Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    M.A. in International Relations, Security, and Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Diplomacy, Environmental Laws, Survey Creation, Qualitative Research, Political Sciences, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Environmental Policy, Environment, Mitigation, Economic Development, International Relations, Cybersecurity, Case Studies, Socioeconomics, Governance, Social Studies, Climate Change Programs, Public Safety and National Security

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

    Category: Job ready
    Job ready
  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Principios de ingeniería de software automatizada y ágil Certificado MasterTrack®

    Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, User Story, GitHub, Software Testing, Version Control, Software Architecture, Test Driven Development (TDD), Test Script Development, Maintainability, Git (Version Control System), Software Design Patterns, JavaScript Frameworks, Usability, Cucumber (Software), Agile Methodology, Application Frameworks, Unit Testing, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Software Design, Application Design

    Mastertrack · 6 - 12 Months

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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    Packt

    Data Visualization and Security in AWS Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity and Access Management, Amazon Web Services, Encryption, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Amazon S3, Key Management, Data Security, User Provisioning, Cloud Security, Dashboard, Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard Creation, Event Monitoring

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Packt

    Managing Resources, Security, and Networking in Windows 2025

    Skills you'll gain: File Management, Remote Access Systems, Public Key Infrastructure, Software-Defined Networking, Microsoft Windows, Windows Servers, Network Troubleshooting, Microsoft Servers, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Hardening, Virtual Networking, Key Management, Active Directory, Firewall, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Operating System Administration, Network Administration, Server Administration, Systems Administration, Administration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Premiers pas avec Security Command Center Enterprise

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Management, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Security, Multi-Cloud, Threat Detection, Google Cloud Platform, Enterprise Security, Change Requests

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Exam Prep AZ-500:Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate: Whizlabs
  • Azure Data Storage, Security, and Performance Optimization: Packt
  • Foundations of Cybersecurity: Google
  • Cyber Security: GRC Part 2 - Risk Management and Compliance: Macquarie University
  • Design solutions with security best practices and priorities: Whizlabs
  • Adobe Acrobat: AI Tools, Document Security and Accessibility: Adobe
  • Foundations of AWS Security: Core Concepts and Threats: Packt
  • M.A. in International Relations, Security, and Strategy: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Principios de ingeniería de software automatizada y ágil Certificado MasterTrack®: Universidad de los Andes
  • Data Visualization and Security in AWS Big Data: Packt

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