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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 Colorado System

    Secure Software Design

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Software Design, Application Security, User Experience Design, Vulnerability Assessments, Database Theory, Unified Modeling Language, Unit Testing, Usability, UI/UX Research, Threat Modeling, Usability Testing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Vulnerability Management, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Relational Databases, Software Visualization, Security Software, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Development Life Cycle

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: DevSecOps

    Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, Secure Coding, Application Security, IT Security Architecture, DevOps, Security Engineering, Security Controls, CI/CD, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cloud Security, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Platforms, Vulnerability Management, Development Environment, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing Architecture, User Story, Backlogs

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Computer Security and Systems Management

    Skills you'll gain: Windows Servers, Computer Security, Linux Administration, Disaster Recovery, Authorization (Computing), Linux, Linux Servers, Microsoft Windows, Authentications, Operating System Administration, OSI Models, User Accounts, Group Policy, Security Management, Ubuntu, System Monitoring, Cyber Security Policies, IT Management, Systems Administration, Cybersecurity

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    ISC2

    Foundations of Security Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Security Engineering, Security Requirements Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Systems Engineering, Information Systems Security Assessment Framework (ISSAF), System Implementation, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Security Management, Information Assurance, Verification And Validation, Systems Development Life Cycle, Systems Integration, Change Control

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Learn Secure Coding with Bob and Alice

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Secure Coding, Application Security, DevSecOps, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cybersecurity, Security Testing, Mobile Security, Software Development Life Cycle, Cryptographic Protocols, Security Controls, Computer Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Continuous Monitoring, Vulnerability Management, Computer Programming, C and C++, Java Programming, Python Programming, C (Programming Language)

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Edureka

    Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    Secure Coding Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Cryptography, Authentications, Exploit development, Encryption, Penetration Testing, Security Strategy, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Testing, Application Security, Software Design, C and C++, Linux Administration, System Design and Implementation, Java, Programming Principles, Cybersecurity

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    CertNexus

    Cyber Secure Software Developer (CSSD) (Exam CSD-110)

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Security Testing, Secure Coding, Security Requirements Analysis, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cyber Security Assessment, Security Software, Software Design, Security Controls, Cyber Security Strategy, Computer Security, Information Systems Security, Security Strategy, AI Security, Data Security, Network Security, Security Management, Application Development, Computer Programming, Python Programming

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edureka

    Secure Coding and SSDLC for Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Secure Coding, Application Security, Security Testing, DevSecOps, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Security Requirements Analysis, Authentications, Threat Detection, Software Development Life Cycle, Security Controls, Systems Development Life Cycle, Vulnerability Assessments, DevOps, Cyber Security Assessment, CI/CD, Linux, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, Cyber Governance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Secure Software Lifecycle: From Requirements to Maintenance

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, DevSecOps, Secure Coding, Security Testing, Software Development Life Cycle, Threat Modeling, Continuous Monitoring, Security Requirements Analysis, Continuous Deployment, Security Controls, CI/CD, Program Development, Computer Security, System Monitoring, Security Awareness, Vulnerability Assessments, Product Lifecycle Management, Computer Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Web Application Security

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), AI Integrations, Microsoft Copilot, Application Security, Data Validation, Web Applications, Data Security, Data Integrity

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Technology-Specific Secure Coding: Languages and Frameworks

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, Mobile Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, Application Frameworks, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Security Policies, Computer Security, Security Controls, C and C++, C# (Programming Language), Java Programming, C++ (Programming Language), PHP (Scripting Language), Python Programming, C (Programming Language), Memory Management, Data Validation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Secure Software Design: University of Colorado System
  • Cyber Security: DevSecOps: Macquarie University
  • Computer Security and Systems Management: University of Colorado System
  • Foundations of Security Engineering: ISC2
  • Learn Secure Coding with Bob and Alice: John Wiley & Sons
  • Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC): Edureka
  • Secure Coding Practices: University of California, Davis
  • Cyber Secure Software Developer (CSSD) (Exam CSD-110): CertNexus
  • Secure Coding and SSDLC for Developers: Edureka
  • Secure Software Lifecycle: From Requirements to Maintenance: John Wiley & Sons

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