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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

    Fundamentals of Secure Software

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Threat Modeling, Application Security, Software Development Life Cycle, DevSecOps, Security Testing, Secure Coding, Cloud Security, Encryption, Vulnerability Scanning, Software Development, Cryptography, CI/CD, Cloud Platforms, Vulnerability Management, Penetration Testing, Configuration Management

    4.1 stars, 12 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.1 (12) · Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    Infosec

    Writing Secure Code in iOS

    Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, iOS Development, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Swift Programming, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Vulnerability Assessments, Mobile Security, Software Testing, Development Testing, Secure Coding, Authentications, Unit Testing, Application Security, Encryption, Security Testing, IT Security Architecture, Network Security, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, Mobile Development Tools

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Pearson

    SSCP: Systems and Application Security

    Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Mobile Security, Cloud Security, Application Security, Cloud Deployment, Malware Protection, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Virtualization, Firewall, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Containerization

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Infosec

    Writing Secure Code in C++

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, C and C++, Computer Programming Tools, Application Security, C++ (Programming Language), C (Programming Language), Software Development Tools, Interoperability, Unix, Operating Systems

    2.7 stars, 36 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 2.7 (36) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Basic Ideas in Computing Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Management, Multi-Factor Authentication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Advanced Application Security with NIST, OWASP & CSA

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Application Security, Cloud Security, Security Testing, Application Development, IT Security Architecture, Cloud Standards, Security Controls, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Cloud-Native Computing, Multi-Cloud, Software Development, Continuous Monitoring, CI/CD, Containerization, Dependency Analysis, Supply Chain

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Essential Aspects of Software, Hardware, and Data Backup

    Skills you'll gain: Authorization (Computing), Hardening, Data Storage, Data Security, Security Controls, Software Installation, Endpoint Security, Information Systems Security, Data Management, System Configuration, Computer Hardware

    4.7 stars, 162 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Security for Artificial Intelligence Software and Services

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Secure Coding, Data Ethics, Vulnerability Assessments, Data Security, Threat Management, Encryption, Penetration Testing

    3.4 stars, 21 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.4 (21) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    JFrog DevOps: Secure Software Pipelines & CI/CD Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Artifactory, Application Deployment, Vulnerability Scanning, CI/CD, Program Development, Security Testing, Devops Tools, DevOps, GitHub, Automation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Pearson

    Linux Security: Linux File Security and Security Tools

    Skills you'll gain: File Management, Linux Administration, OS Process Management, Linux, Linux Servers, Data Security, Linux Commands, Information Systems Security, System Monitoring, Data Storage Technologies, Network Security, Encryption

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Infosec

    CISSP Domain 8: Software development security

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Security Testing, Risk Management Framework, Software Testing, Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle, Web Applications, Software Development Methodologies, Application Programming Interface (API), Agile Methodology, Data Validation

    5 stars, 22 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 5 (22) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Securing Applications with Checkmarx

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), DevSecOps, Security Testing, Application Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, CI/CD, Docker (Software), Technical Communication, Containerization, Computer Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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