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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.


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Popular Software Security Courses and Certifications


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    Pearson

    Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Authentications, Remote Access Systems, Linux Administration, User Accounts, Authorization (Computing), Security Controls, System Configuration, Command-Line Interface, Cryptographic Protocols

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    Salesforce Security and Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Salesforce Development, Workflow Management, Operational Efficiency, Data Access, Business Process Automation, Data Security, Data Sharing, Application Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), IT Automation, Automation, Security Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Codio

    Linux for Security Experts

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Digital Forensics, Linux, Linux Administration, Network Security, User Accounts, Network Monitoring, System Monitoring, Hardening, Continuous Monitoring, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Wireless Networks, Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Containerization, Incident Response

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    Hardware and Operating System Foundations III

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, System Configuration, Firewall, Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Servers, System Monitoring, File Systems, System Support, File Management, Windows Servers, Data Security

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Usable Security

    Skills you'll gain: Usability, Human Computer Interaction, Authentications, Security Engineering, Usability Testing, Interaction Design, Human Factors, Information Privacy, Cybersecurity, Personally Identifiable Information, User Interface (UI) Design, Multi-Factor Authentication, User Centered Design, Design

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Codio

    Data Security for Web Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Data Security, Encryption, Authorization (Computing), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Secure Coding, Public Key Infrastructure, Authentications, Identity and Access Management, Web Development, Application Security, Web Applications, Multi-Factor Authentication, Security Strategy

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Cyber Secure Coder (CSC-110)

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Security Engineering, Cybersecurity, Security Requirements Analysis, Security Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Code Review, Software Design, Encryption, Vulnerability Management, Data Security, Cryptography, Continuous Monitoring, Authentications, Development Testing, System Monitoring, Authorization (Computing)

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Secure AI: Threat Model & Test Endpoints

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, AI Security, DevSecOps, Security Testing, Continuous Monitoring, CI/CD, Threat Detection, Secure Coding, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, DevOps, System Monitoring, Application Security, Continuous Integration, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Scripting, Unit Testing, Test Case, Prompt Engineering, Integration Testing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Secure AI Systems Across Lifecycle Stages

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Threat Modeling, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Security Controls, Responsible AI, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Security Testing, Secure Coding, Cybersecurity, Model Deployment, Data Security, Threat Detection, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Vulnerability Assessments, Application Lifecycle Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Practical Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Unit 4

    Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, Cloud Security, Patch Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Cloud Deployment, Internet Of Things, Infrastructure Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Services, Secure Coding, Continuous Monitoring

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Security & Ethical Hacking: Attacking Unix and Windows

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Security Assessment, Unix, Vulnerability Assessments, Unix Commands, Unix Shell, System Programming, Shell Script, Linux, Debugging, Linux Commands, Computer Architecture, Authentications

    Build toward a degree

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Ubuntu, Hardening, Linux Servers, Linux, Linux Commands, Application Security, Operating System Administration, Security Controls, Service Management, Patch Management, Systems Administration, Information Systems Security, Package and Software Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Unit 1: Pearson
  • Salesforce Security and Automation: LearnKartS
  • Linux for Security Experts: Codio
  • Hardware and Operating System Foundations III: Illinois Tech
  • Usable Security: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Data Security for Web Developers: Codio
  • Cyber Secure Coder (CSC-110) : Packt
  • Secure AI: Threat Model & Test Endpoints: Coursera
  • Secure AI Systems Across Lifecycle Stages: Coursera
  • Practical Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Unit 4: Pearson

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