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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


  • M

    Microsoft

    Essential Aspects of Software, Hardware, and Data Backup

    Skills you'll gain: Authorization (Computing), Hardening, Data Storage, Data Security, Security Controls, Software Installation, Endpoint Security, Information Systems Security, Data Management, System Configuration, Computer Hardware

    4.7 stars, 162 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (162) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Web Exploitation, Shell Access, and Scripting

    Skills you'll gain: Metasploit, Penetration Testing, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cyber Security Assessment, Bash (Scripting Language), Exploitation techniques, Command-Line Interface, Security Testing, Linux, Linux Commands, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Scripting, Shell Script, Network Analysis, Network Monitoring, Network Protocols

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Software Design Threats and Mitigations

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Software Design, Software Design Patterns, Threat Management, Software Visualization, Cryptography

    4.6 stars, 94 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (94) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    JFrog DevOps: Secure Software Pipelines & CI/CD Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Artifactory, Application Deployment, Vulnerability Scanning, CI/CD, Program Development, Security Testing, Devops Tools, DevOps, GitHub, Automation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    Infosec

    Writing Secure Code for Android

    Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Cryptography, Secure Coding, Kotlin, Android (Operating System), OAuth, Encryption, Mobile Security, Android Development, Key Management, Application Security, Android Studio, Data Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Authorization (Computing), Mobile Development, Multi-Factor Authentication, Cyber Security Assessment, Mobile Development Tools, Application Development

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Security Essentials for Modern Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), DevSecOps, Secure Coding, Application Security, Security Testing, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, CI/CD, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Controls

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Introduction to DevSecOps

    Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, DevOps, Application Security, Security Testing, CI/CD, Automation

    4.3 stars, 24 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (24) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Evaluate, Create, and Analyze App Security

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Threat Modeling, Secure Coding, Vulnerability Scanning, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Management, Dependency Analysis, Application Security, Cyber Security Assessment, DevSecOps, Code Review

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Security for Artificial Intelligence Software and Services

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Secure Coding, Data Ethics, Vulnerability Assessments, Data Security, Threat Management, Encryption, Penetration Testing

    3.4 stars, 21 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.4 (21) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Usable Security

    Skills you'll gain: Human Factors (Security), Usability, Human Computer Interaction, Authentications, Security Engineering, Usability Testing, Interaction Design, User Interface (UI), Human Factors, Information Privacy, Cybersecurity, User Interface (UI) Design, Multi-Factor Authentication, User Centered Design, Design

    4.6 stars, 3.3K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (3.3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Infosec

    CISSP Domain 8: Software development security

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Security Testing, Risk Management Framework, Software Testing, Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle, Web Applications, Software Development Methodologies, Application Programming Interface (API), Agile Methodology, Data Validation

    5 stars, 21 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 5 (21) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • R

    Rocketseat

    Segurança para Devs

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
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