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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


  • 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

  • C

    Codio

    Linux for Security Experts

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Digital Forensics, Linux, Network Security, Authorization (Computing), Security Testing, Network Monitoring, System Monitoring, Hardening, Information Systems Security, Wireless Networks, Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Containerization, Incident Response

    5 stars, 7 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 5 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Cyber Secure Coder (CSC-110)

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cybersecurity, Security Requirements Analysis, Security Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Software Design, Encryption, Vulnerability Management, Data Security, Authentications, System Monitoring

    5 stars, 6 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

  • P

    Pearson

    Linux Security: Securing Linux Operating Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Ubuntu, Hardening, Linux, Linux Commands, Application Security, Service Management, Patch Management, Information Systems Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Pearson

    CCSP: Cloud Application Security

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Cloud Applications, Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, Security Awareness, Verification And Validation, Software Quality Assurance

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    CertNexus

    IoT Security: Privacy, Software, and Physical Security

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Patch Management, Data Security, Information Systems Security, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Internet Of Things, Mobile Security, Network Security, Information Privacy, Package and Software Management, Data Storage, Operating Systems, Cloud Services, Cloud Platforms

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Identifying Security Vulnerabilities

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Secure Coding, Cryptography, Encryption, Application Security, Data Security, Exploitation techniques, Authentications

    4.6 stars, 180 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (180) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    CertNexus

    CSC: Secure Software Development and Implementation

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Application Security, Secure Coding, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Security Controls, Data Security, Vulnerability Management, Computer Security, Vulnerability, Databases, Authorization (Computing), Information Privacy, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authentications, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Node.JS, JavaScript Frameworks, Javascript

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Pearson

    Practical Cybersecurity: Cloud, DevOps, and IoT Security

    Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, Cloud Security, Patch Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Application Security, Cloud Deployment, Internet Of Things, Cloud Services

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Introduction to DevSecOps

    Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, DevOps, Application Security, Security Testing, CI/CD, Automation

    4.3 stars, 24 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (24) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Pearson

    Information Systems Security

    Skills you'll gain: Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Incident Response, Security Strategy, Data Security, Security Controls, Network Security, Encryption, Information Systems, Malware Protection, Identity and Access Management, Management Information Systems, Information Management, Risk Analysis, Human Factors (Security), Risk Mitigation, User Accounts, Authentications, Governance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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  • S

    Simplilearn

    Web Application Security Crash Training

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Operational Risk, Application Security, Security Requirements Analysis, Threat Management, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Attacks, Web Applications, Security Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Software, Security Engineering, Security Controls, Scenario Testing, Software Development, Data Manipulation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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