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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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    Pearson

    Practical Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Unit 4

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

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    JFrog DevOps: Secure Software Pipelines & CI/CD Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Artifactory, Application Security, Application Deployment, Vulnerability Scanning, CI/CD, Package and Software Management, Continuous Integration, DevSecOps, Security Software, Continuous Deployment, Security Testing, Devops Tools, Vulnerability Assessments, DevOps, GitHub, Vulnerability Management, Automation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Fundamentals of Secure Software

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Threat Modeling, Application Security, Software Development Life Cycle, DevSecOps, Threat Management, Security Testing, Secure Coding, Cloud Security, Encryption, Vulnerability Scanning, Software Development, Cryptography, CI/CD, Cloud Platforms, DevOps, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, Penetration Testing, Configuration Management

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Security: A Comprehensive Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Operating System Administration, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Services, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Incident Response, Cloud Platforms, Disaster Recovery, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Applications, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, System Configuration, Firewall, Linux Administration, Risk Management

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Codio

    Linux for Security Experts

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Digital Forensics, Vulnerability Assessments, Linux, Linux Administration, Network Security, Authorization (Computing), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Identity and Access Management, Linux Commands, Security Testing, User Accounts, Network Monitoring, System Monitoring, Hardening, Continuous Monitoring, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Wireless Networks, Cybersecurity

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    Writing Secure Code in C++

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, C and C++, Application Security, Computer Programming Tools, System Programming, C++ (Programming Language), Software Development Tools, Exploit development, C (Programming Language), Security Software, Debugging, Security Engineering, Security Testing, Interoperability, Unix, Embedded Software, Information Systems Security, OS Process Management, Embedded Systems, Programming Principles

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Secure Coding: SSDLC, OWASP & SonarQube Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), SonarQube, DevSecOps, Jenkins, Software Development Life Cycle, CI/CD, Application Security, Secure Coding, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Security Testing, Continuous Delivery, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Awareness, Dependency Analysis, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Compliance Management, Automation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    CertNexus

    CSC: Secure Software Testing and Maintenance

    Skills you'll gain: Security Testing, Application Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Software Testing, Secure Coding, Test Tools, Regression Testing, Unit Testing, Penetration Testing, Security Controls, Computer Security, Test Driven Development (TDD), Debugging, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Computer Programming, Python Programming, Node.JS, Information Privacy, JavaScript Frameworks, Javascript

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Advanced Practices in Application Security

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, DevSecOps, Application Security, Cloud Security, IT Security Architecture, Cloud Standards, Security Controls, Security Testing, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Multi-Cloud, Containerization, Software Development, CI/CD, Continuous Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Supply Chain, Dependency Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    ISC2

    Foundations of Software Lifecycle Development and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Development Life Cycle, Security Architecture Review, Security Controls, Software Testing, Security Management, Software Development, Continuous Monitoring

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Security for Artificial Intelligence Software and Services

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Application Security, Secure Coding, Data Ethics, Vulnerability Assessments, Responsible AI, Security Strategy, Data Security, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Continuous Monitoring, Encryption, Authentications, Penetration Testing, Data Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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), Cryptographic Protocols, Public Key Infrastructure, Authentications, Key Management, Identity and Access Management, Web Development, Application Security, Web Applications, Data Integrity, Multi-Factor Authentication, Security Strategy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Practical Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Unit 4: Pearson
  • JFrog DevOps: Secure Software Pipelines & CI/CD Mastery: Coursera
  • Fundamentals of Secure Software: Packt
  • Security: A Comprehensive Approach: Illinois Tech
  • Linux for Security Experts: Codio
  • Writing Secure Code in C++: Infosec
  • Secure Coding: SSDLC, OWASP & SonarQube Essentials: Coursera
  • CSC: Secure Software Testing and Maintenance: CertNexus
  • Advanced Practices in Application Security: Starweaver
  • Foundations of Software Lifecycle Development and Security: ISC2

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