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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.


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Popular Software Security Courses and Certifications


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    Google Cloud

    Gemini for Security Engineers - Español

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Cloud Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, AI Security, Cloud Security, Generative AI, Security Controls, System Configuration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    CertNexus

    CFR: Security Assessment, Data Collection, and Log Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Computer Security, Analysis, Network Analysis, Auditing, Data Analysis, Linux Commands, Data Collection, Correlation Analysis, Bash (Scripting Language), Windows PowerShell

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Dell

    Dell Technologies Networking & Security Technical Support

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies, Networking Hardware, Threat Detection, Technical Support, Network Security, General Networking, Computer Networking, Network Architecture, Network Administration, Network Protocols

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Microsoft

    Introduction to Computers and Operating Systems and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Systems, Operating Systems, Generative AI, Business Systems, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Security, Servers, Security Awareness, Computer Hardware, Information Systems Security, Computer Architecture, Data Storage, Patch Management, Cloud Computing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.9K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    AZ-500: Microsoft Azure Security Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Continuous Monitoring, Data Security, Key Management, Kubernetes, Security Controls, Hardening, Database Architecture and Administration, Network Administration, Network Routing, System Monitoring, Remote Access Systems, User Accounts, Authorization (Computing)

    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.

    Check Point Jump Start: Quantum Spark Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Threat Management, Network Security, Firewall, Threat Detection, Network Administration, Endpoint Security, Data Integrity, Network Monitoring, Security Controls, System Configuration, Network Troubleshooting, UI Components, Email Security, Active Directory

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Microsoft

    Azure Backup, Security, and Compliance Administration

    Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Copilot, Cloud Security, Continuous Monitoring, Systems Administration, Cloud Storage, Patch Management, Virtual Machines, Data Security, Generative AI

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Packt

    Comprehensive Cisco Security Techniques and Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Endpoint Detection and Response, Multi-Factor Authentication, Network Security, Application Security, Patch Management, Network Monitoring, Data Security, Authentications, Malware Protection, Mobile Security, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    LearnQuest

    Security Administration with Cisco Defense Orchestrator

    Skills you'll gain: General Networking, Network Architecture, Cybersecurity, Computer Networking, Network Security, Threat Detection, Network Routers, Security Controls, Cyber Attacks, Network Switches, Diagram Design, Firewall, Security Strategy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Gemini for Security Engineers - Français

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Cloud Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, AI Security, Cloud Security, Generative AI Agents, Security Strategy, System Configuration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Whizlabs

    AWS: Security and Cost Optimization strategies

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Disaster Recovery, Identity and Access Management, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Security, Cloud Management, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Data Security, Infrastructure Security

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Infosec

    CISSP Domain 3: Security Architecture and Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Threat Modeling, Application Security, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Security Engineering, Cloud Security, Systems Architecture, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Secure Coding, Public Cloud, Threat Management, Software As A Service, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Computer Security, Threat Detection, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Gemini for Security Engineers - Español: Google Cloud
  • CFR: Security Assessment, Data Collection, and Log Analysis: CertNexus
  • Dell Technologies Networking & Security Technical Support: Dell
  • Introduction to Computers and Operating Systems and Security: Microsoft
  • AZ-500: Microsoft Azure Security Technologies: Packt
  • Check Point Jump Start: Quantum Spark Network Security: Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.
  • Azure Backup, Security, and Compliance Administration: Microsoft
  • Comprehensive Cisco Security Techniques and Automation: Packt
  • Security Administration with Cisco Defense Orchestrator: LearnQuest
  • Gemini for Security Engineers - Français: Google Cloud

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