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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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    Google

    IT Security: Defense against the digital dark arts

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Information Systems Security, Network Security, Application Security, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Cyber Attacks, Encryption, Data Security, Cryptography, Security Strategy, Security Management, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Security Policies, Authorization (Computing), Threat Management, Firewall, Authentications, Identity and Access Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Network Security, Troubleshooting, & Certification Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Hardening, Network Protocols, Network Performance Management, Authentications, Identity and Access Management, Encryption, Hardware Troubleshooting, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Multi-Factor Authentication, Key Management, Wireless Networks

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    Intermediate · 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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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Basic Elements of Design: Design Principles and Software Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Visual Storytelling, Design Software, Design, Storytelling, Layout Design, Adobe InDesign, Color Theory, Adobe Photoshop

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Amazon Q for beginners: Software Development with GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Code Review, AI literacy, AI Enablement, Integrated Development Environments, AI Workflows, Microsoft Visual Studio, Debugging, Development Environment, Vulnerability Scanning, Software Development, Web Applications, TypeScript

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Infosec

    Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, IT Security Architecture, Security Testing, Single Sign-On (SSO), Data Security, Contingency Planning, User Provisioning, Cryptography, Network Security, Application Security, Information Systems Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Asset Protection, Cloud Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Digital Assets, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Incident Response, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management

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    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Pearson

    Linux Security Basics and Beyond

    Skills you'll gain: File Management, Firewall, Linux Administration, Ubuntu, Hardening, File Systems, OS Process Management, Linux, Authentications, Zero Trust Network Access, Linux Servers, Remote Access Systems, Data Security, Authorization (Computing), User Accounts, Network Security, Linux Commands, User Provisioning, Security Controls, IT Security Architecture

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    Cutting-Edge Blockchain Security Mechanisms

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Encryption, Application Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Key Management, Secure Coding, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, Transaction Processing, Exploitation techniques, Information Privacy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

    Fundamentos de UX para el desarrollo de software

    Skills you'll gain: Human Computer Interaction, User Experience Design, User Interface (UI), Prototyping, User Experience, User Interface (UI) Design, Interaction Design, Human Factors, UI/UX Research, User Research, Usability Testing

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Managing IoT Security in Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, IT Security Architecture, Network Security, Security Architecture Review, Internet Of Things, Identity and Access Management, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Threat Management, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Solutions, Cryptographic Protocols, Systems Architecture, Cloud Services, Cloud Deployment, Cryptography, Information Privacy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    Docker Security, Troubleshooting and DCA Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), DevSecOps, Hardening, Containerization, Application Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Devops Tools, Network Troubleshooting, Infrastructure Security, Event Monitoring, DevOps, Data Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Controls, Linux, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, OS Process Management, Risk Management, Performance Measurement

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Advanced Networking, Virtualization, and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Data Centers, Network Security, Network Administration, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Network Troubleshooting, Virtual Machines, Network Monitoring, Wide Area Networks, Virtualization, Wireless Networks, Firewall, Event Monitoring, Cloud Infrastructure, Hardening, IT Security Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), TCP/IP, Cloud Computing, Information Technology Operations

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • IT Security: Defense against the digital dark arts: Google
  • Network Security, Troubleshooting, & Certification Prep: Packt
  • Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS): Pearson
  • Basic Elements of Design: Design Principles and Software Overview: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Amazon Q for beginners: Software Development with GenAI: Coursera
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP): Infosec
  • Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Pearson
  • Cutting-Edge Blockchain Security Mechanisms: SkillUp
  • Fundamentos de UX para el desarrollo de software: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
  • Managing IoT Security in Networks: LearnQuest

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