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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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    Packt

    Data Management, Security, and Permissions

    Skills you'll gain: User Provisioning, User Accounts, Data Import/Export, Salesforce, Data Integrity, Data Migration, Data Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Identity and Access Management, Data Security, Authorization (Computing), Data Sharing, Data Access, Security Controls, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Security Architecture & Network Access Control

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Systems Security Certified Practitioner

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Incident Management, Network Security, Incident Response, Cloud Security, Cyber Attacks, Authentications, Business Continuity Planning, Information Systems Security, Application Security, Security Management, Threat Modeling, OSI Models, Threat Management, Disaster Recovery, Cryptography, Vulnerability Assessments

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Security at the Edge

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Network Security, Security Strategy, Risk Management Framework, Internet Of Things, Cyber Risk, Threat Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Infrastructure Security, Hardware Architecture, Cloud Security, Security Engineering, Cyber Attacks, Security Controls, Computer Security Incident Management, Encryption, Risk Analysis, Network Infrastructure

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Machine Learning and Deep Learning for Software Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Model Evaluation, Model Deployment, Fine-tuning, Data Preprocessing, Model Training, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Model Optimization, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Scalability, Hugging Face, Docker (Software), Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Applied Machine Learning, Software Development, Machine Learning

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Security & Compliance on Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), DevSecOps, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Responsible AI, Data Security, Security Strategy, Cloud Deployment, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Management, Continuous Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, Incident Response, Security Software, Operations

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Security and Troubleshooting Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Information Systems Security, Information Technology, Security Software, Malware Protection, Data Security, Encryption, Security Awareness, Endpoint Security, Authentications, Patch Management, Technical Support, Firewall, Data Integrity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    IT Fundamentals: Systems, Networks & Security

    Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware, Database Management, Relational Databases, Computer Systems, Databases, Computer Architecture, Cybersecurity, Operating Systems, Cyber Attacks, SQL, TCP/IP, Information Technology, Database Systems, General Networking, Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Policies, Networking Hardware, Security Management

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Codio

    SOAR for Enterprise Security

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Incident Response, Security Management, Threat Management, Security Strategy, Event Monitoring, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Enterprise Security, IT Automation, Automation, Systems Integration

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Security and Ethical Hacking

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Network Security, Exploitation techniques, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Operations, Unix, Computer Security, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cryptographic Protocols, Network Protocols, Cryptography, Security Awareness, Generative AI Agents, Server Side, Web Applications, Machine Learning Algorithms

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Security Architecture and Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Security Controls, Cryptography, Security Engineering, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Information Systems Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Vulnerability Management, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Security, Computer Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Cyber Security Assessment, Data Integrity

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    digital.auto

    SDV 101: Introduction to Software Defined Vehicles

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Methodologies, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Development, Software Architecture, Digital Transformation, AI Integrations, Artificial Intelligence, Safety Standards

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Data Management, Security, and Permissions: Packt
  • Security Architecture & Network Access Control: John Wiley & Sons
  • Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Packt
  • Security at the Edge: LearnQuest
  • Machine Learning and Deep Learning for Software Engineers: Board Infinity
  • Security & Compliance on Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Security and Troubleshooting Essentials: Packt
  • IT Fundamentals: Systems, Networks & Security: EDUCBA
  • SOAR for Enterprise Security: Codio
  • Security and Ethical Hacking: University of Colorado Boulder

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