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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

    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
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Software Design Threats and Mitigations

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Software Design, Software Design Patterns, Threat Management, Software Visualization, Cryptography

    4.6 stars, 94 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (94) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Linux Hardening: Access Control, Auditing and Threats

    Skills you'll gain: Hardening, Linux Administration, Vulnerability Scanning, Linux, Linux Servers, Vulnerability Assessments, Linux Commands, Unix, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Authorization (Computing), Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Security Controls, File Systems, System Monitoring, System Configuration, Computer Security, Malware Protection, Network Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Requirements Engineering: Secure Software Specifications

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Elicitation, Requirements Analysis, Mockups, Security Requirements Analysis, Interviewing Skills, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Storyboarding, Goal Setting, Software Development Methodologies, Software Documentation, Diagram Design, Agile Methodology, Product Requirements, Meeting Facilitation, System Requirements, Prototyping, Software Development Life Cycle, Technical Documentation, Conflict Management, Scalability

    4.5 stars, 857 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (857) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • L

    LearnKartS

    Linux Security and System Troubleshooting

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Linux Servers, Network Troubleshooting, Linux, Systems Administration, Linux Commands, Hardening, System Monitoring, Security Controls, System Configuration, Authorization (Computing), Operating Systems, Unix Shell, Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, Disaster Recovery

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • E

    Edureka

    Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC)

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Application Security, Secure Coding, Threat Modeling, Software Development Life Cycle, Security Testing, Application Deployment, Authentications, Hardening, Security Controls, Software Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning, CI/CD, Dependency Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • C

    CertNexus

    Certified Cyber Secure Coder (Exam CSC-210)

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Secure Coding, Security Testing, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Vulnerability, Software Testing, Computer Security, Vulnerability Management, Data Security, Security Strategy, Unit Testing, Human Factors (Security), Application Design, Information Privacy, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Node.JS, Javascript, Design Strategies, JavaScript Frameworks

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Infosec

    Writing Secure Code for Android

    Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Cryptography, Secure Coding, Kotlin, Android (Operating System), OAuth, Encryption, Mobile Security, Android Development, Key Management, Application Security, Android Studio, Data Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Authorization (Computing), Mobile Development, Multi-Factor Authentication, Cyber Security Assessment, Mobile Development Tools, Application Development

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Network, System, and Application Security Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Security Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Email Security, Application Security, Secure Coding, Hardening, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Security Controls, Information Systems Security, Infrastructure Security, Mobile Security, System Configuration, Code Review, Computer Networking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • E

    Edureka

    Secure Coding and SSDLC for Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Secure Coding, Application Security, Security Testing, DevSecOps, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Authentications, Threat Detection, Software Development Life Cycle, Security Controls, DevOps, Cyber Security Assessment, CI/CD, Linux, Authorization (Computing), Dependency Analysis, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, Cyber Governance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Ball State University

    Cybersecurity and Secure Software Design

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Application Security, Encryption, Authentications, Cybersecurity, Cryptographic Protocols, Data Encryption Standard, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Email Security, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Key Management, Application Development, Algorithms

    5 stars, 9 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 5 (9) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Learn Secure Coding with Bob and Alice

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Secure Coding, Application Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cybersecurity, Security Testing, Mobile Security, Software Development Life Cycle, Security Controls, Computer Security, Information Systems Security, Cryptography, Data Access, Encryption, Application Frameworks, Computer Programming, C and C++, Java Programming, Python Programming, C (Programming Language)

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
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