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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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    Infosec

    Writing Secure Code in C++

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Computer Programming Tools, C and C++, Application Security, System Programming, C++ (Programming Language), C (Programming Language), Software Development Tools, Exploit development, Debugging, Interoperability, Unix, Embedded Systems, Vulnerability Assessments, Unix Commands, File I/O, Operating Systems, Data Security, Linux, Microsoft Windows

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Cybersecurity in the Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cloud Security, Authentications, Key Management, Data Security, Cloud Applications, Cloud Services, Application Security, Authorization (Computing), Cyber Risk, Secure Coding, Cloud Storage, Personally Identifiable Information, DevSecOps, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Network Security, Information Privacy, Continuous Monitoring, Cloud Computing, Cryptography

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Infosec

    iOS Access Control & Protecting Software & System Integrity

    Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Vulnerability Assessments, iOS Development, Software Testing, Authentications, Unit Testing, Application Security, Security Testing, Authorization (Computing), Secure Coding, Identity and Access Management, Debugging, Multi-Factor Authentication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    Introduction to Secure Coding and Input Validation in iOS

    Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Swift Programming, Mobile Security, Mobile Development, Secure Coding, IT Security Architecture, Application Security, Data Validation, Vulnerability Assessments, Cryptography, Application Programming Interface (API), JSON

    Intermediate · 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, Vulnerability Assessments, Data Security, Application Security, Exploitation techniques, Security Controls, Software Design, Verification And Validation, Java, Code Review, Programming Principles, Debugging, Cybersecurity

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Codio

    Tools for Security Specialists

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Endpoint Security, Incident Management, Incident Response, ISO/IEC 27001, Security Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Digital Forensics, Risk Management, Personally Identifiable Information, Linux, Linux Administration, Infrastructure Security, Network Security, Threat Management, Event Monitoring, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Business Risk Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Strategy

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Whizlabs

    CISM: Security Program Management

    Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Security Controls, Threat Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Continuous Monitoring, IT Security Architecture, Infrastructure Security, Security Awareness, Program Implementation, Risk Management, Computer Security Awareness Training, Enterprise Security, Cloud Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Governance, Performance Metric, Risk Analysis, Disaster Recovery, Feasibility Studies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 5

    Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Network Security, Linux, Linux Administration, Security Controls, Hardening, Ubuntu, File Management, Authorization (Computing), File Systems, System Configuration, Command-Line Interface

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP)

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Secure Coding, Threat Modeling, Security Testing, Software Development Life Cycle, Security Controls, Risk Management Framework, Security Requirements Analysis, Software Development, Authorization (Computing), Data Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Identity and Access Management, Verification And Validation, Cryptography, Software Architecture, Software Design

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    Memory, Encryption, and Protecting Data in iOS

    Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, iOS Development, Secure Coding, Encryption, Network Security, Application Programming Interface (API), Swift Programming, Mobile Security, Application Security, Data Persistence, Key Management, Data Security, Data Storage

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Security of AI

    Skills you'll gain: Security Testing, Data Ethics, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Controls, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Security, Application Security, Cyber Risk, Threat Modeling, Security Engineering, Security Strategy, Data Security, Threat Detection, Security Management, Systems Architecture, Information Privacy, Exploitation techniques, Emerging Technologies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Evaluate, Create, and Analyze App Security

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

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Writing Secure Code in C++: Infosec
  • Cybersecurity in the Cloud: University of Minnesota
  • iOS Access Control & Protecting Software & System Integrity: Infosec
  • Introduction to Secure Coding and Input Validation in iOS: Infosec
  • Secure Coding Practices: University of California, Davis
  • Tools for Security Specialists: Codio
  • CISM: Security Program Management: Whizlabs
  • Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 5: Pearson
  • Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP): Infosec
  • Memory, Encryption, and Protecting Data in iOS: Infosec

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