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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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    Pearson

    Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Unit 4

    Skills you'll gain: File Management, Linux Administration, OS Process Management, Linux, Linux Servers, Data Security, Linux Commands, Continuous Monitoring, Information Systems Security, Data Storage Technologies, Network Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Data Storage, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Encryption, Network Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Application Security Program Ignition Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, DevSecOps, Application Security, Security Requirements Analysis, Vulnerability Management, Threat Management, Security Testing, Secure Coding, Vulnerability Assessments, Penetration Testing, Security Awareness, Security Strategy, DevOps, Technology Roadmaps, Risk Management Framework, Software Development Life Cycle

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edureka

    Securing AI Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Incident Response, Application Security, Security Engineering, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Security Controls, Information Systems Security, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Security Strategy, Continuous Monitoring, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Hardening, Threat Detection, Artificial Intelligence, Penetration Testing, Machine Learning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Secure Your Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Active Directory, Web Applications, Cloud Applications, Application Security, Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, Authorization (Computing), Key Management, Application Programming Interface (API), Authentications, Encryption

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Beginning Security

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Application Security, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Web Applications, Threat Detection, Security Awareness, Vulnerability Management, Encryption, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), PHP (Scripting Language)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Practical Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Unit 4

    Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, Cloud Security, Patch Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Cloud Computing, Application Security, Internet Of Things, Infrastructure Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Services, Continuous Monitoring

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Core 2: OS, Software, Security and Operational Procedures

    Skills you'll gain: Operating Systems, System Support, Network Security, System Configuration, Microsoft Windows, Command-Line Interface, Systems Administration, Mac OS, Technical Support, Help Desk Support, Linux, Information Technology, Data Storage, Software Installation, Unix Commands, Network Troubleshooting, Malware Protection, Firewall, Mobile Security, Encryption

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Cybersecurity & Data Privacy for Technical Product Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Agile Methodology, Security Management, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Assessment, Technical Management, Performance Metric, Risk Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    CompTIA Cloud CV0-003: Unit 4

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Incident Response, Security Controls, Computer Security Incident Management, Data Security, Identity and Access Management, Security Strategy, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Management, Network Security, Encryption, Vulnerability Management, Patch Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Codio

    Data Security for Web Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Data Security, Encryption, Authorization (Computing), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Secure Coding, Public Key Infrastructure, Authentications, Web Development, Application Security, Web Applications, Multi-Factor Authentication, Security Strategy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Security Engineering and Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Cloud Security, Hardening, Security Engineering, Infrastructure Security, Application Security, Information Systems Security, Network Security, Cyber Security Assessment, System Configuration, Cryptography, Encryption, Mobile Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Codio

    Linux for Security Experts

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Linux, Linux Administration, Network Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Linux Commands, User Accounts, Network Monitoring, System Monitoring, Network Administration, Hardening, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Wireless Networks, Firewall, Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Containerization, File Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Unit 4: Pearson
  • Application Security Program Ignition Guide: Packt
  • Securing AI Systems: Edureka
  • Secure Your Applications: Microsoft
  • Beginning Security: Packt
  • Practical Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Unit 4: Pearson
  • Core 2: OS, Software, Security and Operational Procedures: IBM
  • Cybersecurity & Data Privacy for Technical Product Managers: Coursera
  • CompTIA Cloud CV0-003: Unit 4: Pearson
  • Data Security for Web Developers: Codio

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