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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

    Cloud Security Essentials: AWS, Azure, GCP Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Encryption, Network Security, Cloud Platforms, AI Security, Identity and Access Management, DevSecOps, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Infrastructure Security, Cloud Management, Zero Trust Network Access, IT Security Architecture, Data Security, Multi-Cloud, Data Storage, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Microsoft Azure, Data Encryption Standard

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Pearson

    (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Unit 4

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Continuous Monitoring, System Monitoring, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Event Monitoring, Threat Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Management, Threat Detection, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Risk, Anomaly Detection

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Enterprise Power BI: Deployment, Security, and Integration

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Power Platform Architecture & Technical Design, DevOps, Microsoft Azure, Application Deployment, Enterprise Architecture, Real Time Data, Business Intelligence, Collaborative Software, Content Development and Management, Scalability, Data Integration, Data Governance, Data Modeling, System Configuration, Collaboration, Analytics, Capacity Planning, Compliance Management, Problem Solving

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Fabric: Data Governance, Security, and Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Data Governance, Real Time Data, Data Management, Microsoft SQL Servers, Metadata Management, Data Architecture, Data Security, Security Controls, Power BI, Analytics, Azure Active Directory, System Monitoring, Identity and Access Management, Event-Driven Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    AI Security Fundamentals – LLM Threats & OWASP 2026

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, LLM Application, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Application Security, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Secure Coding, Security Testing, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Loss Prevention, Security Controls, Information Privacy, Authorization (Computing), Supply Chain Management, Data Modeling, Data Governance

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • P

    Packt

    The Beginners Cyber Security Awareness Training Course

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Awareness, Cyber Attacks, Email Security, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Human Factors (Security), Encryption, Threat Detection, Multi-Factor Authentication, Internet Of Things, Information Privacy, Network Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Authentications, Data Security, Security Controls, Mobile Security, Identity and Access Management, Incident Response

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Security & Ethical Hacking: Attacking Unix and Windows

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Exploitation techniques, Unix, Cyber Operations, Computer Security, Unix Commands, Unix Shell, System Programming, Linux, Debugging, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Memory Management, Remote Access Systems

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • G

    Google

    Google Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Network Security, Threat Management, Vulnerability Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Hardening, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Network Protocols, Bash (Scripting Language), Debugging, Linux, Web Presence, Python Programming, SQL

    4.8 stars, 69K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (69K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Security and Privacy for Big Data - Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Data Governance, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Big Data, Encryption, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols

    4.7 stars, 263 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Fundamentals of Data Governance Ownership, Privacy, Security

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Information Privacy, Data Security, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Ethics, Data Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Security Strategy, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Encryption, Accountability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Enhanced Network Security Approach on Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Threat Detection, Cloud Management, Google Cloud Platform, Threat Management, Cloud Computing, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Security, Cloud-Based Integration, Security Controls, Firewall, Incident Response

    Advanced · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Pearson

    Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP): Unit 4

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cloud Applications, Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, Secure Coding, DevSecOps, Security Awareness, Threat Modeling, Security Testing, Data Security, Cloud Deployment, User Provisioning, Software Development, Verification And Validation, Software Quality Assurance, Threat Management, Single Sign-On (SSO), Authentications, Functional Testing

    Advanced · 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

  • Cloud Security Essentials: AWS, Azure, GCP Protection: Packt
  • (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Unit 4: Pearson
  • Enterprise Power BI: Deployment, Security, and Integration: Microsoft
  • Microsoft Fabric: Data Governance, Security, and Analytics: Microsoft
  • AI Security Fundamentals – LLM Threats & OWASP 2026: Packt
  • The Beginners Cyber Security Awareness Training Course: Packt
  • Security & Ethical Hacking: Attacking Unix and Windows: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Google Cybersecurity: Google
  • Security and Privacy for Big Data - Part 2: 28DIGITAL
  • Fundamentals of Data Governance Ownership, Privacy, Security: Coursera

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