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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


  • P

    Packt

    Security Fundamentals and Identity Management

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Risk Management Framework, Multi-Factor Authentication, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Security Controls, Threat Management, Data Security, Information Privacy, Cyber Risk, Authorization (Computing)

    4.6 stars, 45 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Enterprise System Management and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security, OSI Models, IT Management, Systems Administration, Virtualization, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Network Security, Information Technology, Information Systems Security, Enterprise Security, General Networking, Cybersecurity, Network Administration, Security Management, Computing Platforms, Network Infrastructure, Security Controls, Virtual Machines, Enterprise Architecture, Information Assurance

    4.7 stars, 642 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Security & Compliance on Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), DevSecOps, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Responsible AI, Data Security, Security Strategy, Cloud Deployment, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Management, Continuous Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, Incident Response, Security Software, Operations

    4.3 stars, 26 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.3 (26) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillUp

    Business Implementation and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptographic Protocols, Blockchain, Business Continuity Planning, Business Continuity, Cryptography, Disaster Recovery, Data Management, Digital Assets, Security Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Enterprise Security, Threat Modeling, Asset Protection, Vulnerability Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Data Security, Application Security, Application Frameworks, Network Security, Data Access

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    ISO 27001 Information Security Compliance Management

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, ISO/IEC 27001, Incident Response, Audit Planning, Incident Management, Security Management, Compliance Auditing, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Management, Auditing, Security Controls, Audit Working Papers, Risk Management Framework, Information Assurance, Cybersecurity, Auditors Report, Risk Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Compliance Management, Internal Auditing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
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    Preview
  • S

    Simplilearn

    Ethics in GenAI for Software Engineering Training

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Risk, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Generative AI, AI Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, AI literacy, Information Privacy, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Continuous Monitoring, Case Studies, Diversity Awareness, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Mitigation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Cloud Data & Application Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Data Governance, Data Management, Data Security, Cloud API, Secure Coding, Application Security, DevSecOps, Cloud Applications, Key Management, Encryption, Information Privacy, OAuth, Cloud Storage, API Gateway, Threat Modeling, Data Encryption Standard, Risk Management Framework

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    FinTech Security and Regulation (RegTech)

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Regulation, Financial Regulations, Bank Regulations, FinTech, Financial Services, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Mobile Banking, Regulatory Requirements, Financial Controls, Fraud detection, Loss Prevention, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Human Factors (Security), Insurance, Blockchain, Information Privacy, Security Controls

    4.7 stars, 337 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Information Security Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Risk Modeling, Security Management, Risk Appetite, Business Risk Management, Cyber Risk, Risk Mitigation, Threat Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Control, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Management, Threat Detection, Security Controls, Stakeholder Communications, Vulnerability, Stakeholder Engagement

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Packt

    Linux PAM Security Administration

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux, User Accounts, Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Virtual Machines, Authorization (Computing), Virtualization, Operating System Administration, Security Controls, System Configuration, Virtual Environment, Command-Line Interface, Software Installation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Security Command Center Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Threat Detection, Configuration Management, Google Cloud Platform, Security Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Continuous Monitoring, Vulnerability Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Anomaly Detection

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    DevSecOps & Security Intelligence with Sumo Logic

    Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, DevOps, Application Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Controls, Automation, Continuous Monitoring, System Monitoring, Service Level, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Cloud-Native Computing, Event Monitoring, Threat Detection, Incident Response, Cloud Platforms

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Security Fundamentals and Identity Management: Packt
  • Enterprise System Management and Security: University of Colorado System
  • Security & Compliance on Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Business Implementation and Security: SkillUp
  • ISO 27001 Information Security Compliance Management: Packt
  • Ethics in GenAI for Software Engineering Training: Simplilearn
  • Cloud Data & Application Security: LearnKartS
  • FinTech Security and Regulation (RegTech): The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Information Security Risk Management: LearnKartS
  • Linux PAM Security Administration: Packt

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