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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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    Ball State University

    Cybersecurity and Secure Software Design

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Application Security, Encryption, Authentications, Cybersecurity, Data Encryption Standard, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Email Security, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Key Management, Application Development, Public Key Infrastructure, Data Integrity

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    Memory, Encryption, and Protecting Data in iOS

    Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, iOS Development, Secure Coding, Encryption, Network Security, Application Programming Interface (API), Swift Programming, Mobile Security, Application Security, Data Persistence, Key Management, Data Security, Data Storage

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    iOS Access Control & Protecting Software & System Integrity

    Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Vulnerability Assessments, iOS Development, Software Testing, Authentications, Unit Testing, Application Security, Security Testing, Authorization (Computing), Secure Coding, Identity and Access Management, Debugging, Multi-Factor Authentication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Securing Applications with Checkmarx

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), DevSecOps, Security Testing, Application Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, CI/CD, Continuous Monitoring, Docker (Software), Technical Communication, Computer Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    The Embedded Linux Security Handbook

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Security Engineering, Application Security, Hardening, Embedded Systems, Infrastructure Security, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Network Security, Secure Coding, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Encryption, System Configuration, Security Strategy, Federal Information Security Management Act, Linux, Hardware Architecture, Data Storage Technologies, Computer Hardware

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Infosec

    Access Control, Software Protection, System Integrity

    Skills you'll gain: Authentications, OAuth, Android Development, Application Security, Mobile Security, Secure Coding, Authorization (Computing), Security Engineering, Security Controls, Multi-Factor Authentication, Human Factors (Security), Vulnerability Management, Malware Protection, Threat Management, Data Integrity, Risk Management, Debugging, Encryption

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Secure Your Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Web Applications, Cloud Applications, Application Security, Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, Authorization (Computing), Key Management, Application Programming Interface (API), Authentications, Encryption

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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, Code Review, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, Security Awareness, Docker (Software), Dependency Analysis, Compliance Management, Automation

    Intermediate · 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, Security Testing, Secure Coding, Security Engineering, Cloud Security, Encryption, Vulnerability Scanning, Software Development, CI/CD, Cloud Platforms, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Configuration Management

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    CertNexus

    CSC: Secure Software Development and Implementation

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Application Security, Secure Coding, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Security Engineering, Security Requirements Analysis, Security Controls, Data Security, Vulnerability Management, Computer Security, Vulnerability, Vulnerability Assessments, Databases, Information Privacy, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Computer Programming, Python Programming, Node.JS, JavaScript Frameworks, Javascript

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Unit 3

    Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Zero Trust Network Access, Linux Administration, Network Security, Security Strategy, Remote Access Systems, Linux, Security Controls, Unix, Ubuntu, Systems Administration, System Configuration

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

  • Cybersecurity and Secure Software Design: Ball State University
  • Memory, Encryption, and Protecting Data in iOS: Infosec
  • iOS Access Control & Protecting Software & System Integrity: Infosec
  • Securing Applications with Checkmarx: Coursera
  • The Embedded Linux Security Handbook: Packt
  • Access Control, Software Protection, System Integrity: Infosec
  • Secure Your Applications: Microsoft
  • Secure Coding: SSDLC, OWASP & SonarQube Essentials: Coursera
  • Fundamentals of Secure Software: Packt
  • CSC: Secure Software Development and Implementation: CertNexus

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