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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


  • S

    Saviynt

    ISAA: Identity Security Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Self Service Technologies, AI Workflows, Risking, Automation, Cyber Risk, AI Security, Data Governance, Cloud Security, AI Enablement, Zero Trust Network Access, Cyber Governance, Anomaly Detection, Cyber Security Assessment, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Packt

    Security Services in AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Disaster Recovery, Security Architecture Review, Threat Management, User Provisioning, Incident Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Authentications, User Accounts

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Designing Information System Security Architectures

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Incident Response, IT Security Architecture, Incident Management, Application Security, Identity and Access Management, Security Testing, Continuous Monitoring, Information Systems Security, Network Security, Security Strategy, Systems Architecture, Security Management, Security Engineering, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Awareness, Security Controls, Risk Management Framework, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Architecture

    4.1 stars, 7 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.1 (7) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Computer Networks: Implementation & Security

    Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Computer Networking, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Administration, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Network Troubleshooting, General Networking, Wide Area Networks, Network Planning And Design, Local Area Networks, Cloud Computing, TCP/IP, Network Security, Threat Detection, Cloud Services, Network Protocols, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Networking Hardware, Computer Security

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Professional Skills: Digital Security

    Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Management, Threat Detection, Information Systems Security, Hardening, Security Strategy, Security Controls, Security Software, Network Security, Vulnerability Management, Identity and Access Management, Email Security, Security Awareness, Encryption, Risk Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Pearson

    Cisco Software-Defined Wan for Enterprise and Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Software-Defined Networking, Wide Area Networks, Virtual Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Routing, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Network Planning And Design, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Border Gateway Protocol, Network Performance Management, Network Security, Network Administration, Network Engineering, Firewall, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Services, Network Infrastructure

    5 stars, 7 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 5 (7) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Connect and Protect: Networks and Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Hardening, Network Protocols, Cloud Security, Network Architecture, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, TCP/IP, Vulnerability Assessments, Computer Networking, Cybersecurity, General Networking, Network Model, Network Infrastructure, Firewall, Security Controls, Cloud Computing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN)

    4.8 stars, 7.4K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (7.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Application of AI

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Security Strategy, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Model Training, Threat Modeling, Machine Learning Methods, Python Programming

    4.9 stars, 18 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (18) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Information Technology and Security Principles

    Skills you'll gain: IT Management, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Computer Security Awareness Training, Data Governance, Enterprise Security, Human Factors (Security)

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Software Development with ChatGPT: Generating Code with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Software Documentation, Generative AI, Debugging, ChatGPT, Development Environment, Technical Documentation, Python Programming, Program Development, Software Development, Application Development

    4.3 stars, 22 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.3 (22) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • W

    Whizlabs

    Microsoft Security Solutions Capabilities

    Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Endpoint Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Amazon Q for beginners: Software Development with GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Code Review, AI literacy, AI Enablement, Integrated Development Environments, AI Workflows, Microsoft Visual Studio, Debugging, Development Environment, Vulnerability Scanning, Software Development, Web Applications, TypeScript

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • ISAA: Identity Security Mastery: Saviynt
  • Security Services in AWS: Packt
  • Designing Information System Security Architectures: LearnQuest
  • Computer Networks: Implementation & Security: EDUCBA
  • Professional Skills: Digital Security: Arizona State University
  • Cisco Software-Defined Wan for Enterprise and Cloud: Pearson
  • Connect and Protect: Networks and Network Security: Google
  • Cyber Security: Application of AI: Macquarie University
  • Information Technology and Security Principles: Packt
  • Software Development with ChatGPT: Generating Code with AI: Coursera

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