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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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    Packt

    Advanced Security Strategies and Incident Response

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Cyber Security Strategy, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Application Security, Secure Coding, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Attacks, Information Systems Security, Metasploit, Security Strategy, Infrastructure Security, Incident Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Testing, Hardening, Security Controls, Penetration Testing, Mobile Security

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Advanced Networking, Virtualization, and IT Security

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Virtualization, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Network Administration, Cloud Computing, Firewall, Virtual Networking, Network Architecture, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Mobile Security, Network Infrastructure, Cloud Services, General Networking, Augmented Reality, Cloud Security, Security Controls, Network Protocols, Peripheral Devices

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Introduction to Security Principles in Cloud Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, DevSecOps, Cloud Computing, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Google Cloud Platform, Network Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Authorization (Computing), Application Security, Cloud Computing Architecture, IT Automation, General Networking, Cloud Technologies, Infrastructure Security, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Digital Transformation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Fundamentals of Network Security and Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Administration, Cryptography, Firewall, Cryptographic Protocols, Cybersecurity, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cloud Security, IT Security Architecture, Cyber Attacks, Security Controls, Public Key Infrastructure, Network Monitoring, Encryption, Network Planning And Design, Human Factors (Security), Local Area Networks, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Switches

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Fundamentals of Information System Security Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Information Systems Security, Systems Architecture, Zero Trust Network Access, Risk Management Framework, Application Security, Computer Security, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Network Security, Security Strategy, Information Assurance, Data Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Risk, Enterprise Architecture, Data Integrity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Healthcare Data Security & Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Security Controls, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Incident Response, Health Information Management, Incident Management, Data Security, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Risk, Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Data Management, Cybersecurity, Health Technology, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care Administration, Compliance Management, Cyber Security Assessment

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    OT/ICS Certified Security Professional Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Hardening, Incident Response, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Strategy, Security Controls, Computer Security Incident Management, Infrastructure Security, Security Testing, Control Systems, Information Systems Security, Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Attacks, Risk Analysis, Operational Risk, Data Security, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Operational Databases

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)

    Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Data Security, Multi-Factor Authentication, Microsoft Azure, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cloud Security, Active Directory, Threat Modeling, Security Strategy, Data Storage, Application Security, Database Architecture and Administration, IT Security Architecture, Virtual Machines, Microsoft SQL Servers, Infrastructure Security, Kubernetes, Continuous Monitoring, Web Applications, Cloud Management

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    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Azure Data Storage, Security, and Performance Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Management, Cloud Security, Azure DevOps, Cloud Services, Cloud Storage, Cloud Computing, Cloud Applications, Azure Active Directory, Data Store, Authentications, Application Performance Management, Data Storage, Identity and Access Management, NoSQL, Redis, Performance Tuning, Authorization (Computing), System Monitoring, Security Controls

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Artificial Intelligence Industrial Control Systems Security

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, AI Security, LLM Application, Network Security, Security Controls, Responsible AI, Network Monitoring, Hardening, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Security, Information Systems Security, Threat Modeling, Cyber Risk, Network Protocols, Artificial Intelligence

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Whizlabs

    AWS: Security, Management and Governance

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Kinesis, Amazon Web Services, Amazon CloudWatch, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Security, Data Security, Amazon S3, Authentications, Identity and Access Management, AWS CloudFormation, Cloud API, Key Management, Event Monitoring, Microservices, Real Time Data, Encryption

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Security & Ethical Hacking: Attacking the Network

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Exploitation techniques, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Scanning, Cryptographic Protocols, Remote Access Systems, Network Protocols, Encryption, General Networking, Command-Line Interface, Network Analysis, Proxy Servers

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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

  • Advanced Security Strategies and Incident Response: Packt
  • Advanced Networking, Virtualization, and IT Security: Packt
  • Introduction to Security Principles in Cloud Computing: Google Cloud
  • Fundamentals of Network Security and Cryptography: Packt
  • Fundamentals of Information System Security Architecture: LearnQuest
  • Healthcare Data Security & Risk Management: Starweaver
  • OT/ICS Certified Security Professional Prep: Infosec
  • Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500): Microsoft
  • Azure Data Storage, Security, and Performance Optimization: Packt
  • Artificial Intelligence Industrial Control Systems Security: Johns Hopkins University

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