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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


  • E

    Edureka

    DevSecOps Foundations and Application Security

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), DevSecOps, Application Security, Security Testing, Secure Coding, Vulnerability Management, DevOps, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Controls, Software Development Life Cycle, Dependency Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • I

    IBM

    Core 2: OS, Software, Security and Operational Procedures

    Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Network Security, Operating Systems, Information Technology Operations, Mac OS, Microsoft Windows, Information Systems Security, System Configuration, Mobile Security, System Support, Systems Administration, Linux, Network Troubleshooting, Linux Administration, Technical Support, Software Installation, Help Desk Support, Firewall, Malware Protection, Encryption

    4.7 stars, 73 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (73) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Security Assessment, Operations, and Secure Development

    Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, DevSecOps, Incident Response, Cyber Operations, Application Security, Security Testing, Incident Management, Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Secure Coding, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Controls, Software Development Life Cycle, Infrastructure Security, Security Awareness, Cyber Threat Hunting

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • P

    Packt

    Building and Managing Effective Security Programs

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Application Security, Enterprise Security, Threat Modeling, Security Management, DevSecOps, Security Strategy, Security Controls, Authentications, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Human Factors (Security), Security Software, Security Testing, Cryptography, Public Key Infrastructure, Authorization (Computing), Key Management, Governance, Business

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • M

    Microsoft

    Web Application Security

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), AI Integrations, Microsoft Copilot, Application Security, Data Validation, Web Applications, Data Security, Data Integrity

    4.9 stars, 26 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (26) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Software Security Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, Business Logic, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Data Validation, Network Protocols

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Application Security Essentials for Vibe Coders

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Security Testing, DevSecOps, Application Security, Secure Coding, ASP.NET, Authentications, Vibe coding, Hardening, Authorization (Computing), AI Workflows, Code Review, Development Environment, Verification And Validation, Dependency Analysis, Data Validation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Secure Coding Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Cryptography, Authentications, Encryption, Penetration Testing, Security Strategy, Data Security, Application Security, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Assessments, Code Review, Software Design, C and C++, Verification And Validation, Java, Programming Principles, Cybersecurity, C (Programming Language)

    4.5 stars, 618 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (618) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    Infosec

    Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP)

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Secure Coding, Threat Modeling, Security Testing, Software Development Life Cycle, Security Architecture Review, Risk Management Framework, IT Security Architecture, Software Testing, Software Development, Authorization (Computing), Software Architecture, Software Design, Information Privacy

    4.4 stars, 7 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (7) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Developing and Managing Information Security Programs

    Skills you'll gain: Security Management, ISO/IEC 27001, Security Strategy, Enterprise Security, Security Controls, IT Security Architecture, Cyber Security Policies, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Compliance Management, Cyber Governance, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Network Security, Information Privacy, Program Implementation, Performance Measurement, Performance Metric, Governance, Resource Management, Supplier Relationship Management

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • E

    Edureka

    Secure Coding for Application Development

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), SonarQube, Threat Modeling, Secure Coding, Application Security, Security Testing, DevSecOps, Code Review, Maintainability, Vulnerability Scanning, Risk Mitigation, Software Quality Assurance, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Continuous Integration, Vulnerability Management, Cyber Attacks, Security Engineering, Authentications

    4.4 stars, 7 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

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

  • E

    Edureka

    Cloud-Native Security and AIOps for DevSecOps

    Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud-Native Computing, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), DevOps, Anomaly Detection, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Kubernetes, Terraform, Infrastructure Security, Incident Response, Amazon Web Services, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Detection, Security Controls, Prometheus (Software), System Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Predictive Analytics

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
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