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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 Cloud

    Security in Google Cloud en Français

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Development, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Applications, Kubernetes, Cloud Security, Prompt Engineering, Cloud Storage, Cloud Services, Virtual Machines, Generative AI Agents, Virtual Networking, Encryption, Security Controls, OAuth, Cloud Computing, Threat Management

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Pragmatic AI Labs

    GitHub: Security, Identity, and Access

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Security Controls, Data Security, Identity and Access Management, Enterprise Application Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, Security Management, Security Engineering, Version Control, Systems Administration, Collaborative Software

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Security Command Center: Vulnerabilities/Misconfigurations

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Management, Continuous Monitoring, Cloud Security, Threat Detection, Verification And Validation, Issue Tracking, Data Pipelines, Data Import/Export

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Whizlabs

    Advanced AWS Networking: Architecture, Security & Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon CloudWatch, Network Troubleshooting, Continuous Monitoring, Identity and Access Management, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Encryption, Network Security, Routing Protocols, Virtual Networking, Network Routing, Network Architecture, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Event Monitoring, Amazon Web Services, Network Planning And Design, Security Controls, Cloud Security, Network Infrastructure, AWS CloudFormation

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Whizlabs

    GCP: Monitoring, Security, and Costs

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cost Management, Cloud Management, System Monitoring, Application Performance Management, Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, Key Management, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Continuous Monitoring, Cloud-Based Integration, Encryption, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Configuration Management, Event-Driven Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Cloud Security for IT Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity and Access Management, Cloud Computing, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Management, Secure Coding, Threat Detection, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Security, Application Security, Data Security, Encryption, Event Monitoring, Security Testing, Cloud Applications, Data Encryption Standard

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Master QuickBooks Online and Desktop for Bookkeeping

    Skills you'll gain: QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Reconciliation, Month End Closing, Ledgers (Accounting), Payroll, Payroll Systems, Accounting Software, Payroll Processing, Transaction Processing, Payroll Administration, Balancing (Ledger/Billing), Billing & Invoicing, Payroll Reporting, Accruals, Invoicing, Accounts Receivable, Project Accounting, Bookkeeping, Accounting, Finance

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Security and Privacy in TOR Network

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Hardening, Cryptographic Protocols, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Security Controls, Proxy Servers, Information Privacy, Servers, Communication Systems, Web Servers, Network Routing, Network Analysis, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Deployment

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universiteit Leiden

    Security & Safety Challenges in a Globalized World

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Safety and Security, Security Management, Threat Management, Cyber Attacks, Case Studies, Public Safety and National Security, Risk Analysis, Cybersecurity, Incident Management, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Governance

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Advanced Networking, Security, and IT Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Remote Access Systems, Threat Management, Threat Detection, Information Technology Operations, Wireless Networks, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Mobile Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), General Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Document Management, Malware Protection, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Emerging Technologies, Change Control, Encryption, Multi-Factor Authentication, System Configuration, Network Protocols

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Cisco Software-Defined Wan for Enterprise & Cloud: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Wide Area Networks, Virtual Networking, Network Architecture, Network Routing, Network Security, Network Administration, Routing Protocols, Network Performance Management, Network Engineering

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Security Architecture & Network Access Control

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Network Security, Endpoint Security, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Infrastructure Security, Network Architecture, Computer Security, User Provisioning, Authorization (Computing), Cryptographic Protocols, Cryptography, Firewall, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Single Sign-On (SSO), Network Protocols, Communication Systems

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Security in Google Cloud en Français: Google Cloud
  • GitHub: Security, Identity, and Access: Pragmatic AI Labs
  • Security Command Center: Vulnerabilities/Misconfigurations: Google Cloud
  • Advanced AWS Networking: Architecture, Security & Operations: Whizlabs
  • GCP: Monitoring, Security, and Costs: Whizlabs
  • Cloud Security for IT Professionals: Packt
  • Master QuickBooks Online and Desktop for Bookkeeping: Packt
  • Security and Privacy in TOR Network: University of Colorado System
  • Security & Safety Challenges in a Globalized World: Universiteit Leiden
  • Advanced Networking, Security, and IT Operations: Packt

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