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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 Boulder

    Industrial IoT Markets and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Internet Of Things, Security Engineering, Information Systems Security, Wireless Networks, Infrastructure Security, General Networking, Cybersecurity, IBM Cloud, Cloud Platforms, Cryptography, Telecommunications, Network Protocols, Market Opportunities, Automation, Emerging Technologies, Embedded Systems, Cloud Deployment, Software-Defined Networking, Market Intelligence

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    AI CERTs

    Bitcoin Scaling & Security

    Skills you'll gain: System Monitoring, Continuous Monitoring, Infrastructure Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Cryptography, Security Controls

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of London

    Introduction to Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, IT Security Architecture, OSI Models, TCP/IP, Threat Modeling, Network Protocols, Computer Networking, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Network Architecture, General Networking, Cryptographic Protocols, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Infrastructure, Exploit development, Network Model, Network Routing, Communication Systems

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Security: A Comprehensive Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Operating System Administration, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Services, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Incident Response, Cloud Platforms, Disaster Recovery, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Applications, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, System Configuration, Firewall, Linux Administration, Risk Management

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Edureka

    Cloud Security on AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, IT Security Architecture, Incident Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Standards

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    OWASP Web Application Security

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Security Testing, Application Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Risk Mitigation, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Management, Cyber Attacks, Security Engineering, Risk Analysis, Web Applications, Security Awareness, Computer Security, Security Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Authentications, Software Development, Linux, Linux Commands

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Security at the Edge

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

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Amazon Web Services

    Hands-on with AWS: Software Development Practices

    Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Application Deployment, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Deployment, Software Development, Cloud Deployment, Version Control, Git (Version Control System), DevOps, Test Automation, Unit Testing, Software Development Tools, Amazon Web Services, Devops Tools, Development Testing, Software Testing, Debugging

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

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    Edureka

    Generative AI Tools for Modern Software Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Software Development Tools, Code Review, AI Security, Collaborative Software, Integrated Development Environments, AI Workflows, Generative AI, Software Engineering, Software Technical Review, Application Security, Software Development, Prompt Engineering, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Debugging, Software Development Life Cycle, Automation, Analysis

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Advanced Spring Security Authentication & Access

    Skills you'll gain: Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Spring Framework, OAuth, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Single Sign-On (SSO), Java Programming, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Spring Boot, Identity and Access Management, Data Persistence, Apache Tomcat, Data Access, Security Controls, Public Key Infrastructure, Databases

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnKartS

    Salesforce Security and Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Salesforce Development, Workflow Management, Operational Efficiency, Data Access, Process Design, Business Process Automation, Operational Excellence, Data Security, Data Sharing, Application Security, Security Controls, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), IT Automation, Identity and Access Management, Automation, Security Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Mastering QuickBooks® 2025

    Skills you'll gain: Month End Closing, Inventory Accounting, Inventory Management System, Accounting, Sales Tax, Accounting Software, General Accounting, Reconciliation, Payroll, Payroll Administration, Ledgers (Accounting), Tax Management, Small Business Accounting, Payroll Reporting, Payroll Tax, Payroll Systems, Bookkeeping, Finance, Enterprise Application Management, Business

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Industrial IoT Markets and Security: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Bitcoin Scaling & Security: AI CERTs
  • Introduction to Network Security: University of London
  • Security: A Comprehensive Approach: Illinois Tech
  • Cloud Security on AWS: Edureka
  • OWASP Web Application Security: Edureka
  • Security at the Edge: LearnQuest
  • Hands-on with AWS: Software Development Practices: Amazon Web Services
  • Generative AI Tools for Modern Software Engineering: Edureka
  • Advanced Spring Security Authentication & Access: Packt

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