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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


  • A

    Alex Genadinik

    Cryptocurrency Security: Cold Storage & Paper Wallets

    Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Risk Management Framework, Key Management, Cybersecurity, Data Storage, USB, Payment Systems, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Transaction Processing

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    SQL Data Quality, Security, and Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Data Strategy, Data Migration, Correlation Analysis, Security Controls, Data Quality, Data Infrastructure, Metadata Management, SQL, Data Integrity, Cyber Security Assessment, Data Security, Data Validation, Data Pipelines, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Data Warehousing, Statistical Analysis, Auditing, Root Cause Analysis

    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Pearson

    Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP): Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Security Engineering

    4.9 stars, 7 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (7) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    CISM Certified Information Security Manager Study Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Security Controls, Incident Management, Business Continuity Planning, Threat Management, Risk Management, Threat Detection, Risk Management Framework, Disaster Recovery, Cybersecurity, Security Testing, Cyber Security Strategy, IT Security Architecture, Security Strategy, Compliance Management, Security Awareness, Business Continuity

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

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

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    IT Support, Networking and Security Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Architecture, OSI Models, Computer Networking, Computer Hardware, Disaster Recovery, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Administration, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Database Management, General Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Relational Databases, Computer Systems, Wide Area Networks, Databases, Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer Architecture, Networking Hardware, IT Service Management

    4.7 stars, 14 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (14) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Simplilearn

    Cyber Security Hashing Training for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Data Security, Cryptography, AI Security, Data Storage, Data Integrity, Algorithms

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Network Security, Access Control, and Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Authentications, Firewall, Authorization (Computing), Computer Security, Remote Access Systems, Cybersecurity, General Networking, Network Monitoring, Identity and Access Management, Security Controls, IT Automation, Software-Defined Networking, Wireless Networks, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Routers, Network Routing, Encryption

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Incident Response - Theory to Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Incident Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Event Monitoring, Threat Management, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Cyber Risk, Corporate Communications, Security Controls, Crisis Management, Disaster Recovery, Communication Planning, Internal Communications, Analysis, Record Keeping

    4.8 stars, 21 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (21) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Mobile Devices, Security, and Operational Procedures

    Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Response, Mobile Security, Incident Management, Information Technology Operations, Security Awareness, Security Controls, Malware Protection, Operating System Administration, Threat Detection, Email Security, Android (Operating System), Data Maintenance, Multi-Factor Authentication, Peripheral Devices, System Configuration, Apple iOS, Record Keeping, Data Security

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    CCNA Advanced – WAN, Security, and Network Services

    Skills you'll gain: Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Wide Area Networks, Network Security, Routing Protocols, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Security Awareness, Network Administration, TCP/IP, Multiprotocol Label Switching, Network Routing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Switches, Local Area Networks, Network Protocols

    4.6 stars, 22 reviews, Advanced, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (22) · Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Event-Driven Systems, Security, and Microservices

    Skills you'll gain: Containerization, Docker (Software), Microservices, Authentications, OAuth, Integration Testing, .NET Framework, Event-Driven Programming, Software Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Software Design Patterns, Scalability, Authorization (Computing), Transaction Processing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Node.js Backend Security, Performance and Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Cloud Deployment, MongoDB, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Application Deployment, Server Side, Back-End Web Development, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Redis, Authorization (Computing), API Testing, Authentications, NoSQL, Security Controls, Performance Tuning, Secure Coding, Geospatial Information and Technology, Scalability, Performance Testing

    Intermediate · 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

  • Cryptocurrency Security: Cold Storage & Paper Wallets: Alex Genadinik
  • SQL Data Quality, Security, and Governance: Coursera
  • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP): Unit 1: Pearson
  • CISM Certified Information Security Manager Study Guide: John Wiley & Sons
  • IT Support, Networking and Security Foundations: EDUCBA
  • Cyber Security Hashing Training for Beginners: Simplilearn
  • Network Security, Access Control, and Automation: Packt
  • Cyber Security: Incident Response - Theory to Practice: Macquarie University
  • Mobile Devices, Security, and Operational Procedures: Packt
  • CCNA Advanced – WAN, Security, and Network Services: Packt

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