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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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    Amazon Web Services

    Hands-on with AWS: Software Development Practices

    Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Application Deployment, Continuous Delivery, Software Development, Version Control, Git (Version Control System), DevOps, Test Automation, Unit Testing, Amazon Web Services, Software Testing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    University of Colorado System

    Enterprise System Management and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security, OSI Models, Systems Administration, Virtualization, Information Technology, Information Systems Security, Enterprise Security, General Networking, Cybersecurity, Computer Networking, Virtual Machines, Enterprise Architecture, Risk Management Framework

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    638 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Google Cloud

    Managing Security in Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Google Cloud Platform, Security Controls, Cloud Computing, Virtual Networking, Firewall, Network Security, Data Access, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authorization (Computing), Single Sign-On (SSO), Authentications, Public Cloud, Load Balancing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.1K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free
    Free
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    Amazon Web Services

    AWS Security – Encryption Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Amazon Web Services, Encryption, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon S3, Data Security, Cryptography, Personally Identifiable Information

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    44 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    University of Colorado System

    Windows Server Management and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Windows Servers, Authorization (Computing), Microsoft Windows, Authentications, Operating System Administration, User Accounts, Group Policy, Microsoft Servers, Security Controls, Enterprise Security, Active Directory, Identity and Access Management, Servers, Computer Security, System Configuration, Encryption

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    670 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Data Privacy

    Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Responsible AI, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Customer Data Management, Data Ethics, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Governance, Data Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, AI Security, Incident Response, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Strategy, Computer Security Incident Management, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Risk Analysis, Accountability, Cyber Operations

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    University of London

    Cyber Security – Technology and Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Linux, Network Security, Cyber Governance, IT Security Architecture, OSI Models, Incident Management, Incident Response, Security Management, Linux Commands, TCP/IP, Computer Systems, Threat Modeling, Command-Line Interface, Computer Networking, Cybersecurity, Network Protocols, Human Factors (Security), Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    196 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    I

    Illinois Tech

    Cloud: Software as a Service - Bachelor's

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Development, Cloud Computing, Public Cloud, Software As A Service, Application Deployment, Cloud Services, Cloud Security, Amazon Web Services, Serverless Computing, Service Oriented Architecture, System Implementation

    Build toward a degree

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Infosec

    JavaScript Security Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Package and Software Management, Node.JS, Vulnerability Management, Javascript, Vulnerability Assessments

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
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    digital.auto

    SDV 101: Introduction to Software Defined Vehicles

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Software Development, Embedded Software, Software Architecture, Systems Architecture, Microservices, Digital Transformation, Virtualization, Artificial Intelligence

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    W

    Whizlabs

    Azure: Security Operations Management

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Identity and Access Management, Network Security, Cloud Security, Azure Active Directory, Security Management, Authorization (Computing), Data Access, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Firewall, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, Key Management, Threat Detection, Virtual Machines, Incident Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    U

    University of Alberta

    Introdução ao Gerenciamento de produtos de software

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Requirements Management, Software Development, Product Management, Process Development, Application Lifecycle Management, Software Engineering, Project Planning, Project Management, Customer Engagement

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    40 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Hands-on with AWS: Software Development Practices: Amazon Web Services
  • Enterprise System Management and Security : University of Colorado System
  • Managing Security in Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • AWS Security – Encryption Fundamentals: Amazon Web Services
  • Windows Server Management and Security: University of Colorado System
  • Cyber Security: Data Privacy: Macquarie University
  • Cyber Security – Technology and Governance: University of London
  • Cloud: Software as a Service - Bachelor's: Illinois Tech
  • JavaScript Security Part 2: Infosec
  • SDV 101: Introduction to Software Defined Vehicles: digital.auto

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