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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

    EDUCBA

    Software Cost and Effort Estimation Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Project Estimation, Cost Estimation, Project Planning, Software Engineering, Software Development Methodologies, Risk Analysis, Dependency Analysis, Model Optimization, Software Development, Risk Management Framework, Requirements Analysis, Functional Requirement

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Advanced System Security Topics

    Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Security Controls, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Information and Technology, Encryption, Data Security, Network Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Web Applications, Wireless Networks

    4.6 stars, 377 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (377) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University at Buffalo

    Cyber Security in Manufacturing

    Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, Incident Response, Cyber Attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, Software Development Life Cycle, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Information Systems Security, Secure Coding, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Assessment, Threat Management, Threat Detection, Information Assurance, Network Security

    4.7 stars, 666 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (666) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Python for Security

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Brute-force attacks, Server Side, TCP/IP, Network Monitoring, Vulnerability Assessments, Servers, Network Analysis, Network Protocols, Exploitation techniques, Program Development, Scripting

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    GitLab CI/CD: Automating Software Delivery

    Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Hardware Design, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, Devops Tools, Embedded Software, Continuous Delivery, Test Automation, Software Development Tools, Automation, Verification And Validation, YAML, Process Optimization

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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  • I

    ISC2

    Network and Communications Security

    Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Network Security, Security Controls, General Networking, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Firewall, Network Administration, TCP/IP, Telecommunications, Proxy Servers, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Network Infrastructure, System Configuration, Network Architecture, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Hardening, Remote Access Systems, Authentications

    4.6 stars, 42 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (42) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    Northeastern University

    Software Testing for Engineers Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, JUnit, Code Coverage, Unit Testing, White-Box Testing, Test Automation, Verification And Validation, Test Engineering, Development Testing, Software Quality Assurance, Integration Testing, Acceptance Testing, Regression Testing, Scenario Testing, Test Tools, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Test Case, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Quality Assurance, Unified Modeling Language

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    PepsiCo

    Water Security & Stewardship

    Skills you'll gain: Water Sustainability, Water Resource Management, Water Resources, Hydrology, Water Quality, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Stakeholder Management, Supply Chain Management, Public Works, Economic Development

    4 stars, 11 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • T

    Total Seminars

    Network Security Troubleshooting

    Skills you'll gain: Network Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Network Performance Management, Security Controls, Threat Detection, Firewall, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Switches, Infrastructure Security, Hardening, Network Architecture, Network Analysis, Hardware Troubleshooting, Diagnostic Tests

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Software Testing Fundamentals for ISTQB Exams Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Software Testing, Configuration Management, Software Technical Review, Code Review, Software Quality Assurance, Risk Management, Verification And Validation, Quality Assurance, SonarQube, Human Factors

    4.4 stars, 106 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (106) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Critical Infrastructure Security

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure Security, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Incident Response, Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Attacks, Incident Management, Cyber Operations, Threat Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, Network Security, Cyber Security Policies, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Internet Of Things

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • d

    digital.auto

    SDV 101: Introduction to Software Defined Vehicles

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Methodologies, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Development, Software Architecture, Systems Architecture, Digital Transformation, AI Integrations, Artificial Intelligence

    4.7 stars, 25 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (25) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Software Cost and Effort Estimation Techniques: EDUCBA
  • Advanced System Security Topics: University of Colorado System
  • Cyber Security in Manufacturing: University at Buffalo
  • Python for Security: Packt
  • GitLab CI/CD: Automating Software Delivery: Coursera
  • Network and Communications Security: ISC2
  • Software Testing for Engineers Part 1: Northeastern University
  • Water Security & Stewardship: PepsiCo
  • Network Security Troubleshooting: Total Seminars
  • Software Testing Fundamentals for ISTQB Exams Prep: Board Infinity

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