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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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    Coursera

    Github CoPilot for Beginners: Write Software With AI

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub Copilot, Responsive Web Design, Web Components, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, AI powered creativity, Web Development Tools, Web Development, Software Engineering, Machine Learning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    76 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: New
    New
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    W

    Whizlabs

    Microsoft Defender XDR for Security Analysts

    Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Detection and Response, Incident Response, Incident Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Hunting, Event Monitoring, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Management, Continuous Monitoring, Endpoint Security, Data Loss Prevention, Enterprise Architecture

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    L

    LearnKartS

    Cloud Data & Application Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Data Governance, Data Management, Data Security, Cloud API, Secure Coding, Application Security, DevSecOps, Cloud Applications, Key Management, Encryption, Information Privacy, OAuth, Cloud Storage, API Gateway, Threat Modeling, Data Encryption Standard, Risk Management Framework

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    T

    Total Seminars

    systemd, Containers & Linux Security

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Linux Administration, Containerization, Firewall, Linux Servers, Cryptography, Linux, Operating System Administration, Cryptographic Protocols, Hardening, Application Deployment, Computer Security, Security Controls, Linux Commands, Systems Administration, System Configuration, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, System Monitoring, Security Engineering

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    A

    AI CERTs

    Bitcoin Transaction & Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure Security, Cyber Risk, Network Infrastructure, Security Awareness, Data Integrity, Distributed Computing, Verification And Validation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free
    Free
    U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    SUGAR. Software Unificado para la Gestión Arqueológica

    Skills you'll gain: Database Software, Databases, Relational Databases, Data Integration, Database Management, Data Entry, Information Management, Data Import/Export, Record Keeping, Software Installation, Wealth Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universitat Politècnica de València

    IT Fundamentals for Business Profiles: Software development

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Development Life Cycle, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Software Design, Usability, Human Computer Interaction, User Interface (UI) Design, Software Development Methodologies, Systems Development, Information Systems, Software Development, Project Management, Information Technology, Program Standards, Business Systems, Maintainability, Version Control, Management Information Systems, Software Development Tools, Software Documentation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Coursera

    Excel Formatting and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Data Integrity, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Google Sheets, Security Controls, Data Security, Financial Modeling

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Security Command Center Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Threat Detection, Configuration Management, Google Cloud Platform, Security Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Continuous Monitoring, Vulnerability Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Anomaly Detection

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    G

    Google Cloud

    Managing Security in Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Google Cloud Platform, Security Controls, Cloud Management, User Provisioning, Virtual Networking, Firewall, Network Security, Data Access, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authorization (Computing), Single Sign-On (SSO), Authentications, Load Balancing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.1K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    LearnKartS

    Information Security Program Management

    Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Security Controls, Asset Management, Security Strategy, IT Management, Program Management, Security Awareness, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Security Strategy, IT Security Architecture, Information Management, Technology Roadmaps, Cyber Security Policies, Continuous Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Security, Program Development, Vendor Management, Quality Management, Continuous Improvement Process

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    A

    AI CERTs

    Bitcoin Threats & Future Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Strategy, Fraud detection, Security Awareness, Operational Risk, Cyber Governance, Digital Assets, Asset Protection, Cyber Risk, Financial Controls, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cryptographic Protocols, Risk Management Framework, Loss Prevention, Payment Systems

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Github CoPilot for Beginners: Write Software With AI: Coursera
  • Microsoft Defender XDR for Security Analysts: Whizlabs
  • Cloud Data & Application Security: LearnKartS
  • systemd, Containers & Linux Security: Total Seminars
  • Bitcoin Transaction & Network Security: AI CERTs
  • SUGAR. Software Unificado para la Gestión Arqueológica: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • IT Fundamentals for Business Profiles: Software development: Universitat Politècnica de València
  • Excel Formatting and Security: Coursera
  • Security Command Center Fundamentals: Google Cloud
  • Managing Security in Google Cloud: Google Cloud

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