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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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    Whizlabs

    Microsoft Security Solutions Capabilities

    Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Endpoint Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    AI CERTs

    Bitcoin Transaction & Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Payment Systems, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Risk, Network Infrastructure, Security Awareness, Data Integrity, Verification And Validation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Ethical Hacking Foundations & Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Security Software, Software Installation, Virtual Machines

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Excel Formatting and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Data Integrity, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Google Sheets, Security Controls, Data Security, Financial Modeling

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Security, Testing, and Deployment

    Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Continuous Deployment, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Restful API, Azure DevOps Pipelines, Middleware, Software Testing, API Design, Azure DevOps, Security Controls, Postman API Platform, API Testing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Operating Systems: Overview, Administration, and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Cloud Computing, Linux, Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Operating Systems, Windows Servers, Microsoft Windows, File Systems, Systems Administration, Mac OS, Command-Line Interface, Virtual Machines, Firewall, Virtualization, Knowledge of Apple Software, File Management, User Accounts

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Simplilearn

    Generative AI Course in Software Testing and Documentation

    Skills you'll gain: Software Documentation, API Testing, Test Automation, Generative AI, Software Testing, AI Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Test Case, Secure Coding, Technical Documentation

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    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Github CoPilot for Beginners: Write Software With AI

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub Copilot, Responsive Web Design, Web Components, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, AI powered creativity, Web Development Tools, Web Development, Software Engineering, Machine Learning

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Information Security Management Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Compliance Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Control, Risk Mitigation, Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Risk Analysis, Governance, Cybersecurity, Regulatory Compliance, Security Controls, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Management Reporting, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Strategy, Incident Response

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    Cloud Data & Application Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Data Governance, Data Management, Data Security, Cloud API, Secure Coding, Application Security, DevSecOps, Cloud Applications, Key Management, Encryption, Information Privacy, OAuth, Cloud Storage, API Gateway, Threat Modeling, Data Encryption Standard, Risk Management Framework

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Professional Skills: Digital Security

    Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Management, Threat Detection, Information Systems Security, Hardening, Security Strategy, Security Controls, Security Software, Network Security, Vulnerability Management, Identity and Access Management, Email Security, Security Awareness, Encryption, Risk Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Security Fundamentals and Identity Management

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Risk Management Framework, Multi-Factor Authentication, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Security Controls, Threat Management, Data Security, Information Privacy, Cyber Risk, Authorization (Computing)

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Microsoft Security Solutions Capabilities: Whizlabs
  • Bitcoin Transaction & Network Security: AI CERTs
  • Ethical Hacking Foundations & Network Security: Packt
  • Excel Formatting and Security: Coursera
  • Security, Testing, and Deployment: Microsoft
  • Operating Systems: Overview, Administration, and Security: IBM
  • Generative AI Course in Software Testing and Documentation: Simplilearn
  • Github CoPilot for Beginners: Write Software With AI: Coursera
  • Information Security Management Fundamentals: John Wiley & Sons
  • Cloud Data & Application Security: LearnKartS

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