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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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    John Wiley & Sons

    CISSP Foundations: Security & Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Security Strategy, Disaster Recovery, Cyber Governance, Cybersecurity, Data Governance, Information Systems Security, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Security Requirements Analysis, Security Controls, Data Security, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Risk, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Management, Data Ethics, Record Keeping, Network Security, Information Privacy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Telemedicine Data Security

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Security, Data Ethics, AI Integrations, Telehealth, Health Technology, Generative AI, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Healthcare Ethics, Regulatory Compliance, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Security Strategy, Medical Privacy, AI Workflows, Data Security, Analysis, Risk Analysis, Innovation, Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    AI CERTs

    Securing the Assets: Bitcoin Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Modeling, Fraud detection, Data Security, Security Controls, Security Awareness, Operational Risk, Threat Detection, Information Systems Security, Threat Management, Key Management, Security Engineering, Payment Systems, Encryption, Infrastructure Security, Regulatory Compliance, Network Protocols, Financial Regulation, Scripting, Scalability

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Whizlabs

    AWS: Security and Key Management

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Web Services, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Network Security, Threat Detection, Amazon S3, Data Security, Security Management, Vulnerability Management, Firewall, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning, Key Management, User Provisioning, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Authorization (Computing), Encryption

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Introducing Google Security Operations (SOAR)

    Skills you'll gain: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Software, Dashboard Creation, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Incident Management, Automation, System Configuration, Interactive Data Visualization, Integrated Development Environments, Systems Integration, Data Integration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: GRC Part 1 - Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Organizational Change, Change Management, Risk Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Network Assurance, Security, and Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Monitoring, Network Security, Firewall, Ansible, Network Performance Management, Network Infrastructure, Network Protocols, Security Controls, Event Monitoring, Puppet (Configuration Management Tool), IT Automation, Chef (Configuration Management Tool), Real Time Data, JSON, Automation, Identity and Access Management, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API)

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Advanced AI Security, Automation, Governance, and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Security, DevSecOps, Cyber Governance, Security Management, Secure Coding, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Compliance Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Governance, Data Governance, Security Controls, Risk Management Framework, Risk Mitigation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, CI/CD

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Security Best Practices in Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, OAuth, Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, Cloud Storage, Authentications, Security Controls, Application Security, Authorization (Computing), Data Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Hardening, Web Applications, Vulnerability Scanning, Encryption, Key Management, Virtual Machines

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Total Seminars

    Business Security, Governance, & Incident Response

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Business Continuity Planning, Incident Management, Compliance Management, Business Continuity, Enterprise Security, Digital Forensics, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Cyber Governance, Disaster Recovery, Risk Management, Computer Security, Security Software, Change Management, Security Testing, Security Awareness, Automation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Mastering Security-Enhanced Linux (SELinux)

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Linux Administration, Hardening, Linux Commands, Linux, Linux Servers, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Security Controls, Authorization (Computing), Containerization, Computer Security, System Configuration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Whizlabs

    Google Workspace: Advanced Administration & Security

    Skills you'll gain: Gmail, Authorization (Computing), Google Workspace, Email Security, Data Governance, Cloud Management, Cloud Security, OAuth, Identity and Access Management, Document Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Management, Authentications, File Management, User Provisioning, Data Security, Data Sharing, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Single Sign-On (SSO), Email Marketing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • CISSP Foundations: Security & Risk Management: John Wiley & Sons
  • GenAI for Telemedicine Data Security: Coursera
  • Securing the Assets: Bitcoin Security: AI CERTs
  • AWS: Security and Key Management: Whizlabs
  • Introducing Google Security Operations (SOAR): Google Cloud
  • Cyber Security: GRC Part 1 - Governance: Macquarie University
  • Network Assurance, Security, and Automation: Packt
  • Advanced AI Security, Automation, Governance, and Compliance: Packt
  • Security Best Practices in Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Business Security, Governance, & Incident Response: Total Seminars

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