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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


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    Coursera

    Wireshark for Security: Detect Network Anomalies

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Hunting, Anomaly Detection, Network Security, General Networking, Network Monitoring, Real Time Data, Security Strategy, Network Analysis, Network Protocols, Data Capture

    4 stars, 9 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4 (9) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • G

    Google Cloud

    API Security with the Apigee API Platform

    Skills you'll gain: OAuth, API Gateway, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud API, API Design, Application Security, Restful API, Authentications, Data Loss Prevention, Data Security, Authorization (Computing), Cryptographic Protocols, JSON, Threat Management, Identity and Access Management, Threat Detection

    4.6 stars, 843 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (843) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Database Security, Compliance, and Resilience

    Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Database Administration, Business Continuity Planning, Database Systems, Database Management Systems, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management, Data Governance, Relational Databases, Data Management, Data Security, Business Continuity, Security Controls, SQL, Infrastructure Security, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, Data Analysis, Malware Protection

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Designing Robust Information System Security Architectures

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, IT Security Architecture, Application Security, Security Testing, Security Strategy, Information Systems Security, Security Engineering, Security Controls, Software Architecture, Software Development Methodologies, Software Development Life Cycle, DevSecOps, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Management, Business Strategies, Penetration Testing, Compliance Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    AI CERTs

    Network and Security Optimization in Telecommunication

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Support Systems, Decision Intelligence, Operational Analysis, AI Security, Operational Efficiency, Business Intelligence, Workflow Management, AI Enablement, AI Integrations, Business Process Automation, Cyber Governance, System Monitoring, Infrastructure Security, Process Optimization, AI literacy, Network Security, Network Infrastructure

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    SCS-C02: AWS Certified Security - Specialty

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Key Management, Identity and Access Management, Single Sign-On (SSO), Amazon Web Services, Encryption, Amazon CloudWatch, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Security, Infrastructure Security, Event Monitoring, Continuous Monitoring, Application Security, Security Management, Firewall, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Computer Security Incident Management, Data Security, Incident Response, Compliance Management

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    API Security Testing for Pentesters & Bug Hunters (2026)

    Skills you'll gain: API Testing, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Postman API Platform, Application Programming Interface (API), Security Testing, Penetration Testing, AI Integrations, Restful API, Continuous Monitoring, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Exploit development, Vulnerability Scanning, Test Tools, Software Documentation, Exploitation techniques, Authentications, JSON, Security Management, Docker (Software)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • T

    Total Seminars

    AWS Security, Auto Scaling, & Networking

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity and Access Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, IT Security Architecture, Amazon Web Services, Network Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, User Provisioning, Cloud Security, Network Security, AWS CloudFormation, User Accounts, Infrastructure Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Cloud Services, Network Infrastructure, Cloud Applications, Cloud Management, Cloud Storage

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    ISC2

    Privacy and Security for Healthcare Organizations​

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Cyber Security Strategy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Information Privacy, Security Awareness, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Cyber Attacks, Information Assurance, Security Controls, Health Information Management, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Computer Security Awareness Training, Data Sharing, Security Strategy, Authorization (Computing), Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care Procedure and Regulation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Web Application Security Testing with OWASP ZAP

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Vulnerability Scanning, Proxy Servers, Security Testing, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Brute-force attacks, Test Tools, Web Scraping

    4.3 stars, 290 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Secure Software Supply Chain: Create and Use Cloud Workstations

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Development, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, DevSecOps, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, System Configuration, Cloud Security, Virtual Machines

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • W

    Whizlabs

    AWS: Security and Cost Optimization strategies

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Disaster Recovery, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Management, Public Cloud, Data Security, Authentications, Infrastructure Security, Authorization (Computing)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Wireshark for Security: Detect Network Anomalies: Coursera
  • API Security with the Apigee API Platform: Google Cloud
  • Database Security, Compliance, and Resilience: John Wiley & Sons
  • Designing Robust Information System Security Architectures: LearnQuest
  • Network and Security Optimization in Telecommunication: AI CERTs
  • SCS-C02: AWS Certified Security - Specialty: Packt
  • API Security Testing for Pentesters & Bug Hunters (2026): Packt
  • AWS Security, Auto Scaling, & Networking: Total Seminars
  • Privacy and Security for Healthcare Organizations​: ISC2
  • Web Application Security Testing with OWASP ZAP: Coursera

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