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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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    Packt

    CompTIA Security+ Certification (SY0-701): The Total Course

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Computer Security Incident Management, Command-Line Interface, Cryptography, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Application Security, Secure Coding, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Information Systems Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Attacks, Security Engineering, Risk Management Framework, Multi-Factor Authentication, Cloud Security, Penetration Testing, Risk Management

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    55 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Security in Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, Data Loss Prevention, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Prompt Engineering, Kubernetes, Cloud Security, Containerization, OAuth, Cloud Storage, Cloud Services, Application Deployment, Virtual Machines, Virtual Networking, Security Controls, Cloud Computing, Threat Management, Application Security, Data Security

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    50K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    AI for Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Anomaly Detection, AI Security, Generative AI, Fraud detection, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Model Evaluation, Malware Protection, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Feature Engineering, Network Analysis, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Strategy, Applied Machine Learning, Email Security, Network Security, Jupyter

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    118 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Security Governance & Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Security Management, Cyber Risk, Compliance Management, Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cyber Security Strategy, Governance, NIST 800-53, Security Controls, Procedure Development, Data Governance, Program Standards, Computer Security

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    176 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Data Security and Information Privacy

    Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Cyber Risk, Cybersecurity, Data Sharing, Cyber Attacks, Security Management, Cryptography, Security Software, Security Strategy, Network Security, Risk Modeling, Data Access, Statistical Methods

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    The Software Developer's Guide to Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Shell Script, Bash (Scripting Language), Unix Shell, Package and Software Management, Command-Line Interface, Docker (Software), Software Installation, Remote Access Systems, Linux Commands, Linux, OS Process Management, User Accounts, Containerization, Linux Servers, System Configuration, Linux Administration, File Management, Software Development, Git (Version Control System)

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    AI-Powered Software and System Design

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Software Design Patterns, OpenAI API, Application Design, Database Management, AI Enablement, Software Architecture, System Design and Implementation, Software Development, Query Languages, Secure Coding, Application Programming Interface (API), Performance Tuning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    176 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Open Source Software

    Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Package and Software Management, Linux, Shell Script, Ubuntu, Unix Shell, Linux Administration, Operating System Administration, Bash (Scripting Language), Unix, Operating Systems, Command-Line Interface, Scripting, Linux Commands, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, File Systems, System Configuration, Database Management, General Networking, Network Security

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Programación musical con software libre

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Signal Processing, Musical Composition, Music, Electronic Components, Electronics, Music Theory, Hardware Design, Embedded Systems, System Configuration, Algorithms, Instrumental Music, Performance Tuning, Data Import/Export, Programming Principles, Generative AI, Digital Communications, Creative Design, Interoperability, Other Programming Languages, Development Environment

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    58 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Risk, Security Awareness, Cyber Attacks, Mobile Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Security Policies, Data Security, Cyber Threat Hunting, Email Security, Authentications, Security Management, Security Strategy

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Test Management in Software Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Software Testing, Test Tools, Test Execution Engine, Acceptance Testing, Software Quality Assurance, System Testing, Test Case, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Quality Assurance, Software Documentation, Agile Methodology, Risk Management Framework

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Software Engineering Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Tools, Software Development Methodologies, Agile Methodology, Responsible AI, AI Enablement, AI Workflows, Team Oriented, Software Engineering, Engineering Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Generative AI

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • CompTIA Security+ Certification (SY0-701): The Total Course: Packt
  • Security in Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • AI for Cybersecurity: Johns Hopkins University
  • Security Governance & Compliance: University of California, Irvine
  • Cyber Security: Data Security and Information Privacy: Macquarie University
  • The Software Developer's Guide to Linux: Packt
  • AI-Powered Software and System Design: DeepLearning.AI
  • Introduction to Open Source Software: Illinois Tech
  • Programación musical con software libre: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Cyber Security: Essentials: Macquarie University

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