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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


  • G

    Google

    Tools of the Trade: Linux and SQL

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Operating Systems, File Systems, Linux Commands, Linux, SQL, Linux Administration, File Management, Unix Shell, Query Languages, Database Management, Command-Line Interface, Databases, Relational Databases, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, User Accounts

    ★ 4.8 (6.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • T

    Total Seminars

    Conversations in Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Data Encryption Standard, Key Management, Network Security, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Authentications, Cyber Security Policies, Security Strategy, Data Integrity, Algorithms, Verification And Validation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Business Analytics with Excel: Elementary to Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Modeling, Operations Research, Regression Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Business Analytics, Risk Analysis, Business Modeling, Data Modeling, Financial Modeling, Business Analysis, Risk Management, Resource Allocation, Statistical Analysis, Decision Intelligence, Mathematical Modeling, Process Optimization, Statistical Methods, Spreadsheet Software, Predictive Analytics, Transportation Operations

    ★ 4.8 (4.1K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    Java Coding Problems

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Java Programming, Maintainability, Hardening, Java, Software Design Patterns, Application Security, Software Design, Data Structures, Object Oriented Design, Software Architecture, Performance Tuning, Memory Management, API Design, Code Reusability, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Servers, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Development, Virtualization

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • P

    Princeton University

    Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Payment Systems, FinTech, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Key Management, Application Security, Digital Assets, Network Protocols, Transaction Processing, Distributed Computing, Emerging Technologies, Scripting, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Data Structures, Financial Policy, Financial Regulation, Market Dynamics

    ★ 4.6 (3.1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Top AI Program
    Top AI Program
  • M

    Microsoft

    Identity and Zero Trust Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Zero Trust Network Access, Enterprise Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Public Key Infrastructure, Azure Active Directory, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Multi-Factor Authentication, Active Directory, IT Security Architecture, Security Controls, Microsoft Azure, AI Security, Key Management, Endpoint Detection and Response, Security Architecture Review, Endpoint Security, Compliance Management, Gap Analysis

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • W

    Whizlabs

    Microsoft Purview Data Protection, Compliance Implementation

    Skills you'll gain: Data Loss Prevention, Microsoft 365, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Governance, Records Management, Cloud Security, Information Management, Data Security, Cloud Management, Document Management, Compliance Management, Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Cloud Applications, Encryption, Regulatory Compliance, Email Security, Event Monitoring

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    University of Michigan

    Python Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Programming Principles, Program Development, Python Programming, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Computational Logic, Computer Graphics, Diagram Design, Graphical Tools

    ★ 4.8 (18K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    Kubernetes – An Enterprise Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Istio, Docker (Software), Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, Prometheus (Software), Authentications, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Load Balancing, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Enterprise Security, Application Deployment, Key Management, Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls, Disaster Recovery, Network Infrastructure, Authorization (Computing), Cloud Computing, Grafana

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    University of California San Diego

    Algorithmic Toolbox

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Debugging, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Program Development, Software Testing, Verification And Validation, Computer Programming, Analysis, Solution Design, Data Processing, Bioinformatics, Scalability

    ★ 4.6 (13K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Web Applications for Everybody

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, MySQL, HTML and CSS, PHP (Scripting Language), Relational Databases, JSON, Database Management, jQuery, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Javascript and jQuery, Ajax, Database Software, Databases, Data Modeling, Database Application, Database Development, Debugging, Web Applications, Javascript

    ★ 4.7 (9.4K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    AB-900: Copilot & Agent Administration Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Zero Trust Network Access, Microsoft Copilot, Endpoint Detection and Response, Authorization (Computing), Security Strategy, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Management, Endpoint Security, Security Controls, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Agentic Workflows, Data Loss Prevention, Security Management, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Authentications, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Cost Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Tools of the Trade: Linux and SQL: Google
  • Conversations in Cryptography: Total Seminars
  • Business Analytics with Excel: Elementary to Advanced: Johns Hopkins University
  • Java Coding Problems: Packt
  • Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Technologies: Princeton University
  • Identity and Zero Trust Architecture: Microsoft
  • Microsoft Purview Data Protection, Compliance Implementation: Whizlabs
  • Python Basics: University of Michigan
  • Kubernetes – An Enterprise Guide: Packt
  • Algorithmic Toolbox: University of California San Diego

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