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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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    University of California, Davis

    Identifying Security Vulnerabilities

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Secure Coding, Cryptography, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Encryption, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Data Security, Exploitation techniques, Security Controls, Authentications, Vulnerability Management, Data Validation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Codio

    Linux for Security Experts

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Digital Forensics, Vulnerability Assessments, Linux, Linux Administration, Network Security, Authorization (Computing), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Identity and Access Management, Linux Commands, Security Testing, User Accounts, Network Monitoring, System Monitoring, Hardening, Continuous Monitoring, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Wireless Networks, Cybersecurity

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Security for Artificial Intelligence Software and Services

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Application Security, Secure Coding, Data Ethics, Vulnerability Assessments, Responsible AI, Security Strategy, Data Security, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Continuous Monitoring, Encryption, Authentications, Penetration Testing, Data Management

    3.6
    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    Writing Secure Code in C++

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, C and C++, Application Security, Computer Programming Tools, System Programming, C++ (Programming Language), Software Development Tools, Exploit development, C (Programming Language), Security Software, Debugging, Security Engineering, Security Testing, Interoperability, Unix, Embedded Software, Information Systems Security, OS Process Management, Embedded Systems, Programming Principles

    2.7
    Rating, 2.7 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Security: A Comprehensive Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Operating System Administration, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Services, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Incident Response, Cloud Platforms, Disaster Recovery, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Applications, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, System Configuration, Firewall, Linux Administration, Risk Management

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    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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), Cryptographic Protocols, Public Key Infrastructure, Authentications, Key Management, Identity and Access Management, Web Development, Application Security, Web Applications, Data Integrity, Multi-Factor Authentication, Security Strategy

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    CertNexus

    IoT Security: Privacy, Software, and Physical Security

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Patch Management, Data Security, Information Systems Security, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Endpoint Security, Cyber Attacks, Internet Of Things, Mobile Security, Hardening, Personally Identifiable Information, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Network Security, Information Privacy, Vulnerability Management, Data Storage, Operating Systems, Cloud Services, Cloud Platforms

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Basic Ideas in Computing Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, Linux

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Fundamentals of Secure Software

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Threat Modeling, Application Security, Software Development Life Cycle, DevSecOps, Threat Management, Security Testing, Secure Coding, Cloud Security, Encryption, Vulnerability Scanning, Software Development, Cryptography, CI/CD, Cloud Platforms, DevOps, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, Penetration Testing, Configuration Management

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Infosec

    Access Control, Software Protection, System Integrity

    Skills you'll gain: Authentications, OAuth, Android Development, Application Security, Mobile Security, Secure Coding, Authorization (Computing), Security Controls, Multi-Factor Authentication, Human Factors (Security), Vulnerability Management, Malware Protection, Threat Management, Data Integrity, Risk Management, Debugging

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Harden Workspace Security

    Skills you'll gain: Hardening, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Single Sign-On (SSO), Threat Management, Security Management, Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, User Provisioning, Threat Detection, Enterprise Security, Event Monitoring, Identity and Access Management, Enterprise Application Management, IT Automation, Authentications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Security-Driven Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Application Security, Secure Coding, Authentications, OAuth, Threat Management, Software Testing, Development Testing, Software Development Life Cycle, Unit Testing, Security Testing, Unified Modeling Language, Authorization (Computing), Single Sign-On (SSO), Databases, Security Software, Software Development, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Identifying Security Vulnerabilities: University of California, Davis
  • Linux for Security Experts: Codio
  • Security for Artificial Intelligence Software and Services: Board Infinity
  • Writing Secure Code in C++: Infosec
  • Security: A Comprehensive Approach: Illinois Tech
  • Data Security for Web Developers: Codio
  • IoT Security: Privacy, Software, and Physical Security: CertNexus
  • Basic Ideas in Computing Security: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Fundamentals of Secure Software: Packt
  • Access Control, Software Protection, System Integrity: Infosec

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