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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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    Edureka

    Securing AI Systems

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, Incident Response, Application Security, Security Engineering, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Information Systems Security, Security Strategy, Continuous Monitoring, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, Artificial Intelligence, Model Deployment, Machine Learning, Anomaly Detection

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Linux Security Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: User Accounts

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Security Engineering and Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Cloud Security, Hardening, Security Engineering, Infrastructure Security, Application Security, Information Systems Security, Network Security, Cyber Security Assessment, System Configuration, Cryptography, Encryption, Mobile Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Cryptography, Network Security, and Application Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cloud Security, Application Security, OSI Models, Cryptography, Encryption, Endpoint Security, Firewall, Malware Protection, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Public Key Infrastructure, Data Integrity, Virtualization

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Beginning Security

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Application Security, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Web Applications, Threat Detection, Security Awareness, Vulnerability Management, Encryption, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), PHP (Scripting Language)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Exploit Development, Malware, & Defensive Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Exploit development, Penetration Testing, Malware Protection, Network Monitoring, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Scanning, Network Security, Network Protocols, Network Analysis, Scripting, Remote Access Systems, Python Programming

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Cloud Security Scanner: Qwik Start

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Google App Engine, Vulnerability Assessments, Application Security, Cloud Security, Google Cloud Platform

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of California, Davis

    Identifying Security Vulnerabilities in C/C++Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, Verification And Validation, Code Review, Linux, Vulnerability Assessments, User Accounts, Data Validation, Debugging, Cryptography, C (Programming Language), File Management, OS Process Management

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

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    University of Colorado System

    Software Requirements Prioritization: Risk Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Security Requirements Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Risking, User Requirements Documents, Scalability, Verification And Validation, Software Visualization, Safety and Security

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

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    University of California, Davis

    Principles of Secure Coding

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Software Design, Programming Principles, Debugging, Program Development, Vulnerability Assessments, C (Programming Language), Software Development Methodologies

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    377 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    Identifying Security Vulnerabilities

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Secure Coding, Cryptography, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Encryption, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Data Security, Exploitation techniques, Security Controls, Authentications, Vulnerability Management, Personally Identifiable Information

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Cloud Security, Resiliency, and Vulnerability Management

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Endpoint Security, Vulnerability Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Attacks, Cloud Computing, Zero Trust Network Access, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cloud Deployment, Infrastructure Security, Mobile Security, Disaster Recovery

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Securing AI Systems: Edureka
  • Linux Security Techniques: Packt
  • Security Engineering and Cryptography: Packt
  • Cryptography, Network Security, and Application Security: Packt
  • Beginning Security: Packt
  • Exploit Development, Malware, & Defensive Strategies: Packt
  • Cloud Security Scanner: Qwik Start: Google Cloud
  • Identifying Security Vulnerabilities in C/C++Programming: University of California, Davis
  • Software Requirements Prioritization: Risk Analysis: University of Colorado System
  • Principles of Secure Coding: University of California, Davis

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