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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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    Pearson

    Cisco Software-Defined Wan for Enterprise and Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Software-Defined Networking, Wide Area Networks, Virtual Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Routing, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Network Planning And Design, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Border Gateway Protocol, Network Performance Management, Network Security, Network Administration, Network Engineering, Firewall, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Services, Network Infrastructure

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Implementing Security in Dataplex

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Google Cloud Platform, File Management, Data Lakes, Cloud Storage, Data Security, Cloud Management, Data Access, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authorization (Computing), User Provisioning, Cloud Computing, Big Data, Data Analysis

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado System

    Homeland Security and Cybersecurity Future

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Operations, Cyber Risk, Security Management, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Governance, Incident Response, Risk Management Framework, Technology Solutions, Information Privacy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Managing Information System Security Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Incident Management, IT Security Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Continuous Monitoring, Network Security, Security Management, Security Awareness, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Application Security, Disaster Recovery, Security Controls, Cloud Security, Computer Security Awareness Training, Threat Detection, Cyber Governance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Application of AI

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Security Strategy, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Model Training, Threat Modeling, Machine Learning Methods, Python Programming

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Whizlabs

    AWS: Security, Governance, and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: AWS CloudFormation, Amazon CloudWatch, Cloud Security, Data Security, Amazon Web Services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Data Governance, Cyber Governance, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Encryption, AI Security, Cloud Management, Key Management, Cryptography, Continuous Monitoring, Firewall, System Monitoring, Configuration Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Agile Software Development with Python: TDD and BDD

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Agile Project Management, Collaborative Software, Software Development, Development Testing, Test Script Development, Test Case, Python Programming, Cloud Management, Computer Science

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS)

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Threat Modeling, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Kubernetes, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Hardening, Incident Response, Identity and Access Management, Infrastructure Security, Threat Management, Network Security, DevSecOps, Cloud-Native Computing, Threat Detection, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Public Key Infrastructure, Cloud Security, Firewall, Continuous Monitoring, Containerization

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Strategies for Cloud Security Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Risk Management Framework, Cloud Standards, Cyber Risk, Data Security, Cloud Management, Security Management, ISO/IEC 27001, Information Privacy, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls, Security Software, Enterprise Security, Google Cloud Platform, Security Strategy

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Handling Security Incidents Across Domains

    Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Malware Protection, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Incident Management, Threat Detection, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Wireless Networks, Data Integrity

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Security and Auditing in Ethereum

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Penetration Testing, Security Testing, Application Security, Event Monitoring, Exploit development, Cyber Security Assessment, Payment Systems, Continuous Monitoring, Blockchain, Incident Response, Vulnerability Scanning, Patch Management, Code Review, Incident Management, Development Testing, Authorization (Computing), Data Validation

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

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    Whizlabs

    Microsoft Security, Compliance & Identity Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Zero Trust Network Access, Microsoft Azure, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Security, Endpoint Detection and Response, Security Controls, Multi-Factor Authentication, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Identity and Access Management, Data Security, Authentications, Data Governance, Infrastructure Security, Endpoint Security, Data Loss Prevention, Encryption

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Cisco Software-Defined Wan for Enterprise and Cloud: Pearson
  • Implementing Security in Dataplex: Google Cloud
  • Homeland Security and Cybersecurity Future: University of Colorado System
  • Managing Information System Security Architecture: LearnQuest
  • Cyber Security: Application of AI: Macquarie University
  • AWS: Security, Governance, and Compliance: Whizlabs
  • Agile Software Development with Python: TDD and BDD: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS): Pearson
  • Strategies for Cloud Security Risk Management: Google Cloud
  • Handling Security Incidents Across Domains: Packt

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