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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 Cloud

    Set Up Multiple Network Interfaces

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Virtual Machines, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtualization, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Network Architecture, Firewall, Infrastructure Security, Network Planning And Design, Network Engineering, System Configuration, Security Controls, Network Routing, Digital Forensics

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Introduction to the Internet of Things and Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, Network Protocols, Embedded Software, TCP/IP, OSI Models, Computer Hardware, Wireless Networks, Network Architecture, Microarchitecture

    4.7 stars, 13K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (13K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Container Technologies Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Containerization, Docker (Software), Cloud-Native Computing, DevOps, Microservices, Application Deployment, Cloud Computing, Virtual Machines, Cloud Technologies, Software Architecture, Vulnerability Assessments, Information Technology Architecture, Data Architecture, Security Software, Information Architecture, Software Development, Data Storage Technologies, Information Technology, Virtual Environment

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    Complete Hacking Guide - Recon, Phishing & Malware

    Skills you'll gain: Metasploit, Penetration Testing, Hardening, Cybersecurity, Brute-force attacks, Cyber Attacks, Exploitation techniques, Security Testing, Threat Detection, Mobile Security, Human Factors (Security), Security Awareness, Malware Protection, Network Security, Data Security, Authentications, Remote Access Systems, Email Security, Virtual Machines, Virtualization and Virtual Machines

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Excel Skills for Data Analytics and Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Power BI, Microsoft Excel, Dashboard Creation, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Excel Formulas, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Excel Macros, Data Visualization Software, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Transformation, Statistical Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Infographics, Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Tree Maps, Data Cleansing

    4.8 stars, 6.1K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (6.1K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job skills
    Job skills
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Ethical Hacking, Pentesting & Bug Bounty Hunting v2

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Security Testing, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Server Side, Test Tools, Cyber Security Strategy, SQL, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Databases, Query Languages, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), Ethical Standards And Conduct, Amazon S3

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Packt

    Working with CVEs for Ethical Hacking & Bug Bounties

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Exploitation techniques, Threat Detection, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Webhook Security, Proxy Servers, Jira (Software), Ethical Standards And Conduct

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • I

    Infosec

    Introduction to Privacy and Global Privacy Laws & Standards

    Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Medical Privacy, Regulatory Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Data Governance, Data Security, Legal Risk, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Data Sharing, Child Welfare, Informed Consent, Computer Security, Risk Management Framework

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    IBM RAG and Agentic AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, LangGraph, Agentic Workflows, LangChain, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering Tools, LLM Application, Tool Calling, Agentic systems, Multimodal Prompts, Model Context Protocol, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, AI Security, Vector Databases, AI Integrations, Software Development

    4.6 stars, 1.1K reviews, Advanced, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (1.1K) · Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Top AI program
    Top AI program
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Discover the Art of Prompting

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Large Language Modeling, AI literacy, LLM Application, Content Creation

    4.8 stars, 2.6K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (2.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Managing Cybersecurity Incidents and Disasters

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Contingency Planning, Disaster Recovery, Computer Security Incident Management, Business Continuity Planning, Incident Management, Crisis Management, Cybersecurity, Business Continuity, Cyber Attacks, Risk Analysis

    4.8 stars, 255 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (255) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular software security courses

  • Set Up Multiple Network Interfaces: Google Cloud
  • Introduction to the Internet of Things and Embedded Systems: University of California, Irvine
  • Container Technologies Foundations: Macquarie University
  • Complete Hacking Guide - Recon, Phishing & Malware: Packt
  • Excel Skills for Data Analytics and Visualization: Macquarie University
  • Ethical Hacking, Pentesting & Bug Bounty Hunting v2: Packt
  • Identity and Zero Trust Architecture: Microsoft
  • Working with CVEs for Ethical Hacking & Bug Bounties: Packt
  • Introduction to Privacy and Global Privacy Laws & Standards: Infosec
  • IBM RAG and Agentic AI: IBM

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